Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 13:1-22 Theme: Amnon’s sin against his sister shows the people of God that indulged sin will always harm the lives of innocent victims as well as the sinner’s own soul Structure/points: In the wider context of 1-2 Samuel, the first twenty-two verses of 2 Samuel 13 are a catalyst for all that follows. If the sword would never…
Confessing Historic Reformation Christianity: Salvation by Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, in Christ Alone, Founded on Scripture Alone, for the Glory of God Alone.
Confessing Historic Reformation Christianity: Salvation by Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, in Christ Alone, Founded on Scripture Alone, for the Glory of God Alone.
1-2 Samuel (Page 3)
Sermon Text: Psalm 51:1-19 Theme: The repentant sinner may ask for and be certain that he will receive a new, clean heart from God, solely on the basis of the Lord’s abundant mercy to the humble and contrite. Structure/points: There is much more to Psalm 51 than David’s private reflection on the Bathsheba and Uriah incident. In His limitless wisdom, God inspired…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 12:15b-31 Theme: By continuing to offer grace to His people despite their sins, the Lord shows Himself to be unchangeably merciful and restorative to the repentant sinner at all times. Structure/points: Previously, when Nathan declared God’s judgment to David, the king responded with meekness and repentance. The Lord graciously forgave his servant and declared that He had put…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-15a Theme: Though the people of God deserve condemnation for their willful despising of His word, yet He puts away their sin and guilt because He has chosen to graciously forgive them. Structure/points: For the better part of a year, David lived with the knowledge that he was an adulterer and a murderer without any pangs of conscience. …
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-27 Theme: Because the holiest of saints are capable of committing the greatest of sins, all believers must put their sins to death, lest they indulge their lusts and reap death as a result. Structure/points: According to the Bible, David was a godly, holy man. He loved the Lord and followed Him carefully; life in Israel under his…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-19 Theme: Though the nations reject the kingship of the Lord’s Anointed, God will subdue their rebellion against Himself and give them into the hands of the Davidic king Structure/points: 2 Samuel 10 functions as a connection between David’s early and later reign. On one hand, it shows us shows the same spiritual earnestness and military success that…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Theme: David’s kind treatment of Mephibosheth portrays the undeserved covenant kindness that God shows those whom He seeks and adopts as His children. Structure/points: Once fully established as king of Israel, David sought out a surviving member of Saul’s household. Unlike his contemporaries, who ruthlessly eliminated rivals, David was not motivated to do this by hatred or…
Sermon Text: Psalm 60:1-12 Theme: Though the Lord may reject His people for a season, His promise to rescue them and give them victory over their enemies inspires them to confidently pray to Him for help Structure/points: Though David’s reign was marked by victory over Israel’s enemies and blessing for Israel, at some point, Israel suffered a significant military defeat that left…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 8:1-18 Theme: The record of the victories of the Davidic kingdom promises that the Lord is with His Chosen King to establish His holy Kingdom before all the nations of the world. Structure/points: Why does 2 Samuel 8 take a break from the flow of the narrative to give us this extended report that feels like the minutes…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 7:18-29 Theme: The promise of God’s covenant of grace inspires His people to offer praise and thankful prayer for the steadfast love He has freely offered them. Structure/points: the Lord had made a covenant with David to make him into a house and give him an everlasting dynasty. A son of David, chosen by God Himself, would build…