09. Who am I? There is none like you! ( 2Samuel 7:18 – 29)

Upon hearing the Lord’s blissful promise, David recognized how great and good God is, and found the courage to pray in response.

πŸ‘‰ Read 2Samuel 7:18 - 29


Q1. As David heard God’s message, he was overwhelmed by God’s favor upon him and puzzled as to why God did so, because he didn’t deserve it. David said, (                                      ) (hint: three words). However, as David mediated God’s works, he found why. God blessed David not because he deserved it but because God is great. David said, (                                               ) (hint: five words). The Lord took the initiative to choose them and to become (              ).

Who am I

There is none like you

Their God.


The meaning of "God is great" affirms that God is vast and exalted—His will far exceeds human thought, and His ways are not confined to human reasoning or understanding. 

In ancient times, people chose their own gods, believing that those gods would bless or curse them solely based on their deeds—especially ritual offerings rather than moral conduct. Pagan gods were perceived as reactive and transactional, responding to human actions retributively.



Q2. After the praise (18 – 24), David prayed. ‘Do as you (             ) so that you may gain lasting fame, as people say, ‘The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is God over (            ).’ He kept praying, ‘Be willing to (          ) your servant’s dynasty so that it may stand (            ) before you.’ (25 – 29)

After the praise (18 – 24), David prayed. ‘Do as you ( promised ) so that you may gain lasting fame, as people say, ‘The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is God over ( Israel ).’ He kept praying, ‘Be willing to ( bless  ) your servant’s dynasty so that it may stand ( permanent ) before you.’ (25 – 29)


David prayed that God's name would be known as “the God of Israel,” anticipating that the Lord’s blessings upon Israel would be so remarkable that His name would not be associated with generic powers—such as wealth or other national gods—but uniquely with His covenant people. This title implies a profound and exclusive relationship, one marked by intimacy, faithfulness, and permanence. Would the Lord not take pleasure in such a prayer? Surely He would. David’s heart was with God’s heart.

His second request is a blessing for his dynasty. 



Q3. Find verses David calls God the Sovereign Lord. Also, find verses calling God the God of Israel 

The Sovereign Lord: 18, 19, 20, 22, 28, 29

God of Israel: 26, 27


The name "the Sovereign Lord" emphasizes that the Lord acts with sovereign initiative in choosing and blessing His people. He is neither influenced by human thoughts nor dependent on human behavior. He chose Israel, revealed Himself to them, and became their God—not because they deserved it, nor because of who they were, but solely according to His providential plan which is to to bless all nations through Jesus Christ, just as He promised to Abraham. 

David’s prayer that God would be called “the God of Israel” will ultimately be fulfilled when the nations come to acknowledge Him as “the God of Jesus Christ.”




The blessings of God may leave us in awe, but they are not given because of our worthiness—they are meant to reveal God’s goodness to the world. May the name of “the God who gives life through His Son Jesus” be made known to all those around us!


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