First Lesson: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Theme: The gracious greatness of God

Exegetical Note
David’s prayer seems to reflect utter astonishment at the news (previously delivered by Nathan on the basis of a dream) that his own house would be established by God. Yet, David recognizes, this is the way God works: by taking small, humble entities - such as the little nation Israel - and graciously making them great by virtue of the greatness that is God’s.

Call to Worship
Leader: Let us give thanks and praise for the greatness of God!
People: FOR ALL THE GREAT THINGS GOD HAS WROUGHT, LET US LIFT OUR HEARTS AND VOICES IN WORSHIP.
Leader: Let us bless God, too, for taking small and lowly things of this world, and graciously making them great.
People: FOR SUCH ARE WE, WHO, THOUGH FINITE AND FAULTY, ARE …