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

Habits and Goals Have you noticed that good intentions never bring the deep change we long for in life? I might hear a good talk one Sunday and feel challenged

Have you ever found yourself on the wrong side of an argument? Or supporting the wrong team? 2 Samuel 3:6-21 6 During the war between the house of Saul and the

Jesus has already won the victory is he the ruler you choose? 2 Samuel 2:8-3:5 8 Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, had taken Ish-Bosheth son of

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