Key verse: 2 Samuel 24:17 2 Samuel 24; John 10:7-21 Big idea: David is used by God to punish Israel for their sin, but in doing so he also shows his priestly intercession, offering to take the punishment himself and purchasing land that would become the temple.
2 Samuel 22: 1-28; 2 Samuel 22: 29-51 Key Verse: 2 Samuel 22: 47 SERMONVIDEOLINK
Key verse: 2 Samuel 21:1 2 Samuel 21:1-14; Joshua 9 Big idea: This story is confronting, but it’s that very thing that makes it so applicable. No one big idea, but the most important is that David is a righteous judge. SERMONVIDEOLINK
2 Samuel 19:9-23, 2 Samuel 19:31-43 Key verse: 2 Samuel 19:9-10 Big idea: David’s kingship is restored, but his reign is a shell of its former glory. As we come to the end of David’s story (the next four chapters are a large postscript) we’re left wondering about God’s plan (how will he bring blessing […]
2 Samuel 15:13-37, 2 Samuel 16:1-14 Key verse: 2 Samuel 16:21 Big idea: The rivals are known, and now it’s time for people to declare their loyalty. Who will be found in the ranks and why? SERMON VIDEO LINK
2 Samuel 15: 1-14; 2 Samuel 13: 23-39 VIDEO SERMON LINK
2 Samuel, Ch.11; 2 Samuel, Ch.12 SERMON VIDEO LINK
2 Samuel 8; 2 Samuel 10 Key verse: 2 Samuel 8:6 Big idea: God’s chosen king David offers peace to Israel’s neighbours, but where they reject it, he subdues and plunders God’s enemies for the glory of God. Jesus will do the same. SERMON VIDEO LINK
Psalm 15; 2 Samuel 9 Key verse: 2 Samuel 19:28: Big idea: David shows his covenant faithfulness to a political adversary. In doing this he shows his appropriateness to be Israel’s king, and Mephibosheth develops love and joy for his lord. SERMON VIDEO LINK
2 Samuel 7: 1-16; 2 Samuel 7: 17-29 SERMON VIDEO LINK