2 Samuel 8 Devotional
A devotional message on 2 Samuel 8 for Christ Our Savior Baptist Church by Kyle Newcomer.
Discussion Questions
A devotional message on 2 Samuel 8 for Christ Our Savior Baptist Church by Kyle Newcomer.
Discussion Questions
Why does Pastor Kyle keep calling 2 Samuel 5-10 a mountain range of the Old Testament? Why are these events important for what the Scriptures have to say about God’s plan to save through Christ?
Look at the gifts the exalted Christ gives to his church in Ephesians 4. How do these gifts bless you and equip you to do the work of the ministry?
In your own words, what is the work of the ministry Paul is describing in Ephesians 4:12? How are you taking part in this work? In what ways do you need to grow?
What’s the biggest hindrance for you serving the Lord the way Paul describes in Ephesians 4?
Choose one of David’s penitential psalms to read through (Psalm 6, 32, 38, 51, or 143) How does David’s example of repentance influence your understanding of the Christian life?
If the church is the fellowship of the repentant, how should this play out in our life together?
Who has helped you mature in Christ? How could you do this for a fellow church member?
Devotional on 2 Samuel 7
A devotional on 2 Samuel 7 for Christ Our Savior Baptist Church by Kyle Newcomer
A devotional on 2 Samuel 7 for Christ Our Savior Baptist Church by Kyle Newcomer
Here are some discussion questions to help you reflect on the message:
1. How are you learning to trust more in God's word?
2. What passages of Scripture or doctrines seem least intuitive to you? What would it look like for you to grow in trusting God in these areas?
3. In what ways are you tempted to trust in the good things you do for God?
4. How do God's promises to David connect with God's great works of salvation in Scripture?
5. Pick two or three of the Scripture passages from this list, and spend some time meditating on them and praying through them.
6. What practical steps can you take this week to more consistently feed your soul on the good news of what God has done for you in Christ? Who might encourage you and keep you accountable to set your mind on these things?