Scripture Union Daily Guide 4th June 2026 – God’s eternal covenant with David

Daily Guide Devotional For Today 4 June 2026 (Thursday)

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Scripture Union Daily Guide 4th June 2026 Today’s Devotional

Topic: God’s eternal covenant with David

Opening Prayer
As I read your word O Lord, grant me an insight and grace to do your will in Jesus name.

Bible Text: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Meditation Question: Qs.1,5,7
Q.1 – What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
​Q.5 – Is there any warning for me to heed?
​Q.7 – What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?

Scripture Union Daily Guide 4th June 2026 – Outline

With the help of a foreign king, David built a house of Cedar. Its beauty and splendor were beyond David’s imagination. His conscience might have bothered him for living in such a flamboyant house while the ark of God dwelt in a tent (v.2). Thus, building something better Nathan who consented to his thoughts and plan (v.3). How did God’s response prove them wrong (vs.12,13)? What can you learn from this? See Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 55:8-9.

​David might have been disappointed that it was not him, but his son who was to build the house for God. However, his good intentions and plans were overwhelmingly rewarded by God who promised him a dynasty that will last forever (v.16). This was the basis of the messianic hope, fulfilled in Jesus Christ who was born in Bethlehem (David’s birthplace) and of the house and lineage of David.

Read the words of the angel to Mary in Luke 1:32-33. David obeyed God and did not build the Temple, but we will see later the elaborate arrangements he made to make the task easy for his son.

Prayer: Lord, when my good intention is rejected, help me to submit to your will in every situation.

​A YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
(DAY 155): Proverbs 4-6