2 Samuel 21-24
I. Reviewing Some Themes from 1&2 Samuel
II. Reflections on David’s Song of Deliverance
III. Refreshment from the Reading of God’s Word
2 Samuel 18 - 20
1. David's throne is preserved and Israel's unity is reestablished
2. David's eternal throne is established and Israel's unity initiated
3. Our role in David's kingdom
2 Samuel 15-17
I. The LORD’s Anointed Comes Under Attack – 15:1-17:4
II. The Tide Begins to Turn – 17:5-29
III. A Reminder to God’s People of His Presence, Protection, and Provision
2 Samuel 13 & 14
I. Everyone Takes Action, Except David
II. The Action Everyone Should Take
2 Samuel 11 & 12
1. The Nature of Sin
2. God's Gracious Pursuit
3. Life Under God's Gracious Reign
2 Samuel 8:1-10:19
I. David's Reign Establishes Israel as Great Among the Nations
II. David's Reign Anticipates an Even Greater Kingdom to Come
III. There Is No Greater Joy than Citizenship in Christ's Kingdom
2 Samuel 7
Sunday Evening Tailgate Devotional
2 Samuel 5:1-7:29
I. David’s Conquest of the Centerpiece of the Land – 5
II. The Lord’s Entry into the Capital City – 6
III. The Lord’s Promise to Build David a House – 7
2 Samuel 2:1-4:12
I. A Reminder of David's Early Days as King in Israel
II. A Reminder of How God's Will Unfolds in Real Time
1 Samuel 31 - 2 Samuel 1
I. The Sad Story of Saul's Demise – 1Sa.31:1-2Sa.1:16
II. The God-honoring Grief of David's Lament – 2Sa.1:17-27
1 Samuel 27-30
I. The Lord's Anointed Descends into "Egypt" - 27
II. The Disposed King Descends into Darkness - 28
III. The Ascending King is Strengthened in the Lord - 29-30
1 Samuel 23-26
I. An Overview of David's Continuing Flight from Saul
II. A Word to God's People in Their Times of Testing
1 Samuel 21-22
I. The Nature of the Deception at Nob: A Proposal
II. The Lord's Favor toward His Anointed One: A Recurring Theme
III. Good News, but Why?
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1 Samuel 18-20
I. Summary of 1 Samuel 18–20
II. Prosperity, the Presence of the Lord, and Persecution
III. Three Strategies for Persevering through Suffering
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1 Samuel 13-15
I. What Happened with Saul?
II. How Did This Happen?
III. What Do We Learn from It?
1 Samuel 9-12
I. Prelude to a King – 9:1-27
II. Proclamation of a King – 10:1-27
III. Presentation of a King – 11:1-15
IV. Postlude to a King – 12:1-25
1 Samuel 7:3-8:22
I. The Lord Forgives His People and Defeats their Enemies – 7:3-17
II. The Lord's People Reject Him as King – 8:1-22
III. Further Reflection on Idolatry and Human Rulers
1 Samuel 4-6
I. The Plot of 1 Samuel 4–6
II. “The Glory Has Departed from Israel”
III. “Why Should You Harden Your Hearts Like the Egyptians?”
Continuing in our series through 1st and 2nd Samuel. The story of the rise of the monarchy in Israel, contrasting God's values vs. people's, and the woeful imperfections of merely human kings with sinful selfish subjects.
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