"Do As You Have Spoken"

How can our prayer more align with the heart of God? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider the heart of David's prayer in 2 Samuel 7: "do as you have spoken."

Sermon Discussion

1. What is “awe”? What are some things that you stand in awe of? How often do you take time to stand in awe at God’s plan of salvation for his creation?
2. What is one takeaway from the sermon and one question that you had after hearing the sermon?
3. Read Genesis 3:15; 12:2–3; Exodus 19:4–6; 2 Samuel 7:16; Jeremiah 31:31–34; 33:14–16; Ephesians 3:4–6. What do these passages teach us about the unfolding “mystery” of God’s plan?
4. Read 2 Samuel 7:25. What five words are at the heart of David’s prayer? What does this teach us about the connection between Bible reading and prayer? How does Bible reading fuel God-honoring prayer?
5. Read 2 Samuel 7:27. What gives David “courage” to boldly pray before the Lord? How does the “revelation” of the gospel give us courage to pray boldly to the Lord as well?
6. Read 2 Samuel 7:28; Romans 4:20–21; Titus 1:1–3. What does the trustworthiness of God’s character reveal to us about the surety of God’s promises?
7. Take time as a group to consider the five application questions (above). What are some ways that you can begin to practically implement this mindset in prayer this week?