Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 23:13-17
In this tiny vignette, we see a scene from King David’s life and the daring do of his “Mighty Men” that not only shows us how to interpret Old Testament stories, but gives us a powerful glimpse into the way in which God plans to deal with evil.
Sermon Points:
Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 16:5-14
This chapter finds David at the lowest point of his life. His family is depleted and shattered. He is being run out of his own home by his beloved son. But the place where David found refreshment is still available to us today.
Sermon Points:
Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 12:1-14
David is far gone in his sin. Not only has done heinous things, but he’s covered it up and in full denial. But Nathan’s intervention on his behalf successfully leads David into genuine repentance and shows us how we can do the same.
Sermon Points:
Scripture Reference: Psalm 16
Peter’s first sermon on Pentecost is preached from Psalm 16, a Psalm that he says actually looks forward to Jesus resurrection. But the preoccupation of the Psalm is with finding ultimate joy in God’s presence. How are they connected?
Sermon Points:
Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 7:1-16
The Covenant that God makes for David has some of the most foundational truths about God’s relationship with his people that when you study it, it breaks on you with such joy when you see Jesus as “great David’s greater Son.”
Sermon Points: