David’s sad song shows Israel’s sad situation — defeated, empty, and afflicted, with no king to lead them. But in Hebron, the city of Abraham, God is raising up a promising new king.
Big idea Proud King Saul is dead, and David has been anointed as king. Is he the king we’ve been waiting for? Bible passage 2 Samuel 1:17-2:7 You will need
Nothing happens by accident in God’s plan. He has a plan for everyone in his kingdom. 2 Samuel 1:17-2:7 17 David took up this lament concerning Saul and his son Jonathan, 18 and
We start the book of 2 Samuel with the anointed king Saul dead and see an interesting reaction from David to this news. 2 Samuel 1:1-16 1 After the death of
Israel is at peace and God reveals his faithfulness to them with future promises for their nation. 2 Samuel 7 After the king was settled in his palace and the Lord had given
God is with David, and the kingdom of Israel is becoming stronger and gaining success – mostly. 2 Samuel 5 All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and
Humans can tend to look at just outward appearance, but God looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have
As parents, do we give our children what they want, or what is good for them? 1 Samuel 8 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as Israel’s leaders.2 The name
There has only been one good life – Jesus – so our search for the good life ends when we connect our life to his.
There has only been one good life – Jesus – so our search for the good life ends when we connect our life to his.