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…
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 4)
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…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 7:1-17 Theme: The house of the Lord is built not by the good intentions of His servants but exclusively by the Lord’s own gracious actions to establish an eternal kingdom through the seed of David. Structure/points: 2 Samuel 7 reveals the grace of God to an extent that had never been known previously. And that grace revolves around…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 6:12-23 Theme: The people of God offer their Lord humble, joyful worship because they are grateful for the immense grace that He showed them in the gospel. Structure/points: Everywhere the Bible speaks of worship, it assumes that worship is about and for God. We worship not because we benefit from it but because the Lord is worthy to…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 6:1-15 Theme: In order that the Lord’s holy presence may bring life and not death, His people must carefully obey His rules for worship with fear and joy Structure/points: Throughout Scripture, we are given junctions where different elements, stories, hints, and prophecies come together and show how they connect to one another. 2 Samuel 6-7 serve as such…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 5:17-25 Theme: Because the Lord is a warrior who fights for His people, He has decisively conquered every opponent who seeks to undermine the King whom He established to lead Israel. Structure/points: For many decades, the Philistines were the greatest external threat that the Israelites had to resist. Upon learning that David had been anointed king of all…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 5:1-16 Theme: The King whom the Lord is with shall rule over the people of God and lead them to victory and abundance because the Lord has graciously chosen to bless the elect through his holy reign. Structure/points: The failure of Israel to answer the call of God to make David their king had taken a devastating toll…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 4:1-12 Theme: When false redeemers are judged by the Lord, He reminds His elect that He Himself is their only redeemer who has saved them from their sins and every other adversity they suffer. Structure/points: The day when David would rule the people of God as king of a united Israel was fast approaching. And as king, David…
Text: 2 Samuel 3:20-39 Theme: The Lord’s king leads his people into peace and unity under his blameless leadership, even when the disruptive seek their own agendas ahead of God’s. Structure/points: After his falling out with Ish-bosheth, Abner vowed to bring all Israel under David’s rule. He made a real offer to restore peace and unity under the Lord’s anointed king. But…