linda bass Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Nathan is quick to give David approval to build the temple because he is aware of God's spiritual anointing upon David. Nathan should have sought God's will first before giving David his blessing to build a temple. The danger of leaders and followers too quickly approving major spiritual directions without waiting upon the Lord is, decisions are being made in the flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioned Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Q1. (2 Samuel 7:1-7) Why is Nathan so quick to give David approval to build the temple? Nathan is quick to give David approval to build the temple because he was convinced that David had God's approval since he was the anointed king and he was a person who feared and worshipped God with all of his heart. What should have Nathan done instead? Nathan should have sought God's direction for advising King David. What is the danger of leaders and followers too quickly approving major spiritual directions without really waiting upon the Lord? The danger of leaders and followers too quickly approving major spiritual directions without really waiting upon the Lord is not following the will of God in the matter. David’s heart is partly right about building the temple though. David’s heart is partly right about building the temple, he considered a place for the Ark of God, a place where God meets with them should be a place that is magnifcence and a place that represents him giving his best for God. Which part does David have right? David was right, God should be given our best; in all things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Overstreet Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Q1. (2 Samuel 7:1-7) Why is Nathan so quick to give David approval to build the temple? What should have Nathan done instead? What is the danger of leaders and followers too quickly approving major spiritual directions without really waiting upon the Lord? David’s heart is partly right about building the temple though. Which part does David have right? a. Nathan knew David was anointed by God and that David spoke with God. So he "assumed" God was with David on building the temple for God. b. Nathan should have waited on his answer for David until he had sought councel from God himself. Nathan was to quick in giving David an answer from the Lord. c. If you act to quick you may not be doing the Lord's will. If you act without asking the Lord's councel then you would be doing your will and it could result in punishment, d. I think David's part in the building of the temple was that David had drawn up the plans for the Temple and he would supply the materials for the temple to be build by soloman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammie7 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Because nathan was aware of the anionting that was on daivid life. He should went on pray and ask God first and waited to hear form God,when leader do thing without God most of the time thing go wrong, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royk Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Q1. (2 Samuel 7:1-7) Why is Nathan so quick to give David approval to build the temple? What should have Nathan done instead? Knowing that David was a true follower of the Lord, it is perhaps a normal reaction to agree with such a person when the subject of God is involved in a decision. But Nathan should have consulted with the Lord himself before giving any opinion to David. What is the danger of leaders and followers too quickly approving major spiritual directions without really waiting upon the Lord. It doesn't matter in truth, bur can cause some wasted energy, God's will is always done, no matter what human decisions are made. David’s heart is partly right about building the temple though. Which part does David have right? Wanting to glorify the Lord is always right; but the building of a temple, the temple of David's career with God, this is very important, just like moving the Arc. So both David and Nathan should have sought the word of the Lord before starting any such task Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wifee Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 9a)Nathan knows that David seeks God’s will in his actions,hears from God & is aware of the spiritual anointing upon David, &says"Whatever you have in mind, go ahead and do it, for the LORD is with you" (7:3). implying follow what God is telling you. b)Nathan gives approval too quickly,he should have enquired of the Lord first to see whether he aaproved of David’s plans.David was the wrong person to build the temple,he was not God’s choice;it was the wrong time for a temple to be built.God didn’t command David or any other leader to build a cedar temple as David proposed.This was David’s initiative based on what he felt was right,notwaiting on God for direction. c)Danger of leaders pursuing directions without waiting upon the Lord,is that they allow man’s plans,based on fleshly feelings to be put above God’s d)David’s heart was right in that he wantred to please God&fact that a temple was on God’s mind,just not yet. David was to be both architect&supplier of materials for Temple built by Solomen 966-965BC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srwbibleman Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Q1. (2 Samuel 7:1-7) Why is Nathan so quick to give David approval to build the temple? Because he spoke from the flesh and not the spirit What should have Nathan done instead? He should have waited upon the Lord. What is the danger of leaders and followers too quickly approving major spiritual directions without really waiting upon the Lord? They will be outside of God's will and may actually get in God's way which is always perfect. David's heart is partlyright about building the temple though. Which part does David have right? His heart is right. He loves the Lord and does not want the Lord in a tent while he is in a palace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjenkins1388 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Nathan is quick to give advice to move forward assuming that since God has been with David all along that God would be ok with it. Nathan and David both should have asked God what to do. To Nathan it seemed like God said yes to all of Davids requests when actually it was Gods instructions that David was following. David's heart was in the right place, but so was Uzzah when he tried to keep the Ark from falling and then was struck dead for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karynjg Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 2 Samuel 7:1-7) Why is Nathan so quick to give David approval to build the temple? What should have Nathan done instead? What is the danger of leaders and followers too quickly approving major spiritual directions without really waiting upon the Lord? David's heart is partly right about building the temple though. Which part does David have right? Nathan knows David is God's chosen king, so he assumes that God is directing David plans and encourages him to move forward. It is good that Nathan continues to seek God though because when he hears from God again, he relays the new information to David. David is correctly working toward building a temple, but his enthusiasm misleads him. He still needs to wait on God's timing. These actions are so typical of many of us who are anxious to accomplish our plans. We find ourselves in difficult circumstances because we seek our own way instead of God's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karynjg Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 2 Samuel 7:1-7) Why is Nathan so quick to give David approval to build the temple? What should have Nathan done instead? What is the danger of leaders and followers too quickly approving major spiritual directions without really waiting upon the Lord? David's heart is partly right about building the temple though. Which part does David have right? Nathan knows David is God's chosen king, so he assumes that God is directing David plans and encourages him to move forward. It is good that Nathan continues to seek God though because when he hears from God again, he relays the new information to David. David is correctly working toward building a temple, but his enthusiasm misleads him. He still needs to wait on God's timing. These actions are so typical of many of us who are anxious to accomplish our plans. We find ourselves in difficult circumstances because we seek our own way instead of God's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonY Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Q1. (2 Samuel 7:1-7) Why is Nathan so quick to give David approval to build the temple? What should have Nathan done instead? What is the danger of leaders and followers too quickly approving major spiritual directions without really waiting upon the Lord? David’s heart is partly right about building the temple though. Which part does David have right? Nathan tell David to go ahead with the temple because he feels that the Lord is with David. Nathan should have first Contact it God praying and contemplating the question. The leaders may get it wrong - it is possible, very possible for those who do not consider the Lord's option but they will get it wrong. The question of building the Temple is one with many sides. David is correct in that he wants to honor God in to build the temple which is somewhat fitting for God. However, a temple is some lunch like an idol and often people will come to worship the temple rather than to worship God in the temple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zibuyile Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 1.Whi is Nathan too quick at giving David approval . Its because he knew how much David loves the Lord , and how he would always inquire of God whenever he will go to attack 2.What should have Nathan done? He should inquired of the Lord first before giving his approval 3.What is danger of not Risk of taking decisions out of God 's will which God do not approve of 5.Which part was David right? That God do want the temple to be build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crissy464 Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 Nathan knew that David had a good relationship with God that he wanted to impress him David expresses his desire to Nathan to build a temple for the Lord. David is seeking God's will, and thus discusses it with God's spokesman, the prophet. And Nathan, well aware of the spiritual anointing upon David, says, "Whatever you have in mind, go ahead and do it, for the LORD is with you" He should have ask the Lord Leaders and followers could make the wrong decisions The Lord didn’t ask for the temple to be built. David wanted God to live in luxury like him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irmela Posted July 2, 2023 Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 Q1. (2 Samuel 7:1-7) Why is Nathan so quick to give David approval to build the temple? What should have Nathan done instead? What is the danger of leaders and followers too quickly approving major spiritual directions without really waiting upon the Lord? David's heart is partly right about building the temple though. Which part does David have right? David had a deep desire to please God. This time he wanted to do so by building Him a House/Temple so the Ark of the Covenant could be placed in there. Nathan was the one who dealt with the spiritual guidance at this stage. David mentioned to Nathan what was on his heart. Nathan knew that David's topmost desire was to please God and so he too saw nothing wrong with this idea, and seemed to give David the go ahead from the spiritual side. Nathan should have brought the whole idea before the Lord as well before giving his approval of the project. The danger is that a good idea is maybe the right idea for a wrong time and for the wrong person to fulfill the idea. David is right about the temple to be built but not about the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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