Bible Study

2 Sam. 5:22-25 THE SOUND OF A GOING Intro: Ill. The Context – David has just taken the throne of Israel. The Philistines think that the new king and his divided monarchy will be easy pickings, so they attack Israel, v. 17-18. David seeks the Lord’s will for the battle; he follows the Lord, and … Continue reading “The Sound Of A Going – 2 Samuel 5:22-25 – Bible study”

2 Samuel 6:1-19 GOING AFTER GOD Intro: When we last left David, he was secure in his position as King of Israel. The nation had gathered themselves around him and anointed him to be their king. While David was certainly grateful for the peace that existed in Israel in those days; he knew that Israel … Continue reading “Going After God – 2 Samuel 6:1-19 – Bible study”

2 Samuel 6:1-16 AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART Intro: When the name of David is mentioned, what is your first thought? How do you remember his life? For many, their first thought is his victory over Goliath. Some remember his failure with Bathsheba. Others remember his anointing and call as a young man. Some dwell on … Continue reading “After God’s Own Heart – 2 Samuel 6:1-16 – Bible study”

David: A Man After God’s Own Heart – Sermon #14   2 Samuel 7:1-29 WHEN GOD SAYS “NO Intro: This passage describes what were possibly the best days in the life of King David. He was the King of Israel. His nation was united and at peace. David was enjoying a time of rest, after … Continue reading “When God Says "No!" – 2 Samuel 7:1-29 – Bible study”

David: A Man After God’s Own Heart – Sermon #15   2 Samuel 9:1-13 NO WONDER IT’S CALLED AMAZING Intro: A story is told about Fiorello LaGuardia, who, when he was mayor of New York City during the worst days of the Great Depression and all of WWII, was called by adoring New Yorkers ‘the … Continue reading “No Wonder It’s Called Amazing – 2 Samuel 9:1-13 – Bible study”

2 Samuel 9:1-13 EVERYTHING CHANGES WHEN THE KING COMES CALLING Intro: How would you define the word “grace“? Webster’s defines it as, “Undeserved divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration and sanctification.” Others have defines it as “unmerited divine love and favor extended to sinners.” Maybe you have heard the following: “Justice is getting … Continue reading “Everything Changes When The King Comes Calling – 2 Samuel 9:1-13 – Bible study”

David: A Man After God’s Own Heart – Sermon #17   2 Samuel 12:1-15 THOU ART THE MAN Intro: 2 Samuel 11 tells us about the darkest moment in the life of King David. After being blessed by the Lord in many ways; after reaching the pinnacle of success; after leading his nation to peace, … Continue reading “Thou Art The Man – 2 Samuel 12:1-15 – Bible study”

David: A Man After God’s Own Heart – Sermon #18   2 Samuel 12:9-14 WHEN YOUR CHICKENS COME HOME TO ROOST Intro: When I was growing up in Alabama, it was not uncommon for there to be chickens running around in the yard. We would collect their eggs and take one from time to time … Continue reading “When Your Chickens Come Home To Roost – 2 Samuel 12:9-14 – Bible study”

David: A Man After God’s Own Heart – Sermon #19   2 Samuel 15:13-23 CLOSER THAN A BROTHER Intro: The effects of David’s sin with Bathsheba are in full bloom. David has seen his family demolished; innocent lives devastated and precious people destroyed. All because of the choices he made. He is at the lowest … Continue reading “Closer Than A Brother – 2 Samuel 15:13-23 – Bible study”

2 Samuel 17:23 DIGGING OUT THE ROOT OF BITTERNESS   Intro: Now, I am not much of a gardener, but I do know this: some plants, especially some weeds, will never die unless you dig out their roots and utterly destroy them. You can cut them off at the surface time after time, but they … Continue reading “Digging Out The Root Of Bitterness – 2 Samuel 17:23 – Bible study”