August 31, 2025 Sermon Notes and Questions

August 31, 2025 Sermon Notes and Questions

Posted on August 28, 2025 Posted By: Jenni Nikolakakis Categories: Message Notes, Weekly Program

Kings of Israel-David

2 Samuel 7:1-17 ESV

WK 15 – “Are You Headed in God’s Direction?”

August 31, 2025

Justin Scarberry

Context:

David went from being a ____________ to being the _______ of all Israel.

The first king of Israel was ____________.

Isaiah 48:22 ESV

22 “There is no peace,” says the Lord, “for the wicked.”

Romans 8:31 ESV

31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, ______________________.

At this time in David’s life and the life of Israel they have a period of _________ from their enemies.  They brought the ________ of the covenant back and now David want’s to build a _________ for the Lord.

Mark 2:23-28 shows why Christians are not obligated to keep the ___________.

In it Jesus confirms:

1. ______________________

2. ______________________

3. ______________________

We often want people to be religious just like us:

Hosea 6:6 NKJV

For I desire mercy and not sacrifice, And the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings

Psalm 51:16-17 ESV

16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Romans 14:5 ESV

5 One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.

Our goal as Christians is to ________________________.

Some people in the world are headed in

the wrong ____________ (and don’t know it).

Romans 10:3-4 ESV

3 For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.

We have to be careful that we keep what is most important (Jesus)

at the forefront of everything we do!

Revelation 2:4-5 NKJV

4 Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent.

When they were in __________ the Israelites went from freedom to ___________ in the same year!

S__________________________

A__________________________

B__________________________

B__________________________

A__________________________

T__________________________

H__________________________

Say a prayer this week where you ONLY thank God

for all the blessings in your life!

Prophecy of the coming ______________ is found in 2 Samuel 7:13.

 

 

Today!!  Church Wide Pool Party Potluck

159 Midas Ct. Sparks, 89441, Sunday August 31st @12:30 PM.

Bring your towel and chair and sign up for a sandwich item to share!

Baptisms!

Sunday September 21st after service

Have you given your life to Jesus but have yet to be baptized?

Now is the time!  Please see Justin if you would like to be baptized.

Cornhole Tournament

Saturday, September 27th, 2-5 PM church parking lot.

Sign up sheets will be made available for competitors, food & drink, and referees.  Bring a friend!

Digital Giving

Zelle is a digital option for giving your tithes or offerings to support the church to fulfill the Great Commission.

If you would prefer to give digitally:

Go to your bank app on your phone or computer.  Go to the payments section.  Go to the Zelle payment option. If available, scan the link below in the payment section that lists Zelle as an option.  There should be an icon asking to “scan the pay” or something similar.

Zelle Link (scan from your bank app)

Account email is:  accounting@thebridgespanishsprings.com for the Account “The Bridge Church Spanish Springs”.  As a security measure, your bank may want to send you a text to verify your first payment.

 

  1. Recap some of the events in David’s life we’ve covered so far in this series.

  2. Where does peace come from? Can we have true peace apart from God? Why or why not.

  3. Read 2 Samuel 7:1-4, what are some of the events that the Israelites have had to endure since Abraham? Can we get advice from Godly people that doesn’t match up with God’s will for our life?

  4. What is the Sabbath? Are Christians required to keep it?  Read Mark 2:23-27, what is meant by Jesus’ statement, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.”?

  5. If someone would ask you to prove from scripture that Jesus is God, how would you go about doing that?

  6. Read Hosea 6:6, what is mercy? How does it differ from justice? How does it differ from grace?

  7. What would you consider the most important thing that we do in the church? When opinions differ on things that are less important how should we handle that situation?

  8. Read 2 Samuel 7:5-11, does God often tell us “no”? What are some of the reasons God tells us no?  What house will the Lord make David in verse 11?

  9. How many blessings in your life can you count?

  10. Say a prayer this week where you ONLY offer God praise for all the blessings in your life.

 

 

Exodus 14:14 NIV

14 The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” 

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