With great power comes great responsibility. 2 Samuel 6:6-16  6 When they came to the threshing-floor of Nakon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the

The entrance of the Ark into Jerusalem symbolises the coming of God’s presence and mercy and is fulfilled in the coming of Jesus. 2 Samuel 6:1-5  6 David again brought together

God’s new king trusts, obeys and delivers his people from the enemy. 2 Samuel 5:17-25  17 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they went up

In the rest King David brings to God’s people we see glimpses of a priest king like Adam in Eden, enjoying rest in God’s presence and reviving God’s ancient promises to Abraham.

We all long for rest. Israel momentarily experiences this rest and rejoicing, but we can only experience lasting satisfaction of this longing through Jesus.
Hands Statement:FIRST Steps: Stop seeking joy and rest in distractions, temporary things, and false gods.

Practicing true rest is letting God be God. Stop trying to sign God up to build and bless your kingdom. Rest in Jesus by enjoying God’s presence, on his terms.

Big idea King David leads Israel in a great celebration of joy. Only King Jesus brings a joyful celebration that lasts forever. Bible passage Read 2 Samuel 6:1-23 You will

God establishes David as King over all Israel for the sake of his people. 2 Samuel 5:6-16  6 The king and his men marched to Jerusalem to attack the Jebusites, who

New beginnings can be wonderful times of much promise. 2 Samuel 5:1-5  5 All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, ‘We are your own flesh and

In a world that includes and celebrates barbaric melodrama, followers of Jesus are called to be children of light. 2 Samuel 4 4 When Ish-Bosheth son of Saul heard that Abner

Out of the doom and gloom of the people’s failed king, we see hope rising in God’s promised king. 2 Samuel 3:22-39 22 Just then David’s men and Joab returned from