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Grace Designating "Jonathan hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet. "And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lo-debar" (2Sa_9:3-4). Let us observe the condition of Mephibosheth. How wonderful it all is! … Continue reading “0212. Grace Designating”

Grace Unfolding "That I may shew the kindness of God unto him" (2Sa_9:1). The word translated "kindness" in this passage is the Hebrew, "chesed" and it means "grace." And wherein is the grace of God "unfolded" in this verse? In that it is kindness unto the house of Saul. The "House of Saul" stood for … Continue reading “0210. Grace Unfolding”

Grace Explaining "For Jonathan’s sake" (2Sa_9:1). Wonderful depths are to be discovered in these simple words. "I will shew him the kindness of God for Jonathan’s sake." The heart of David had been knit to Jonathan. Now, for Jonathan’s sake, David will show grace to Saul. No human example can fully set forth the grace … Continue reading “0211. Grace Explaining”

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Grace Longing "And David said: Is there yet any left of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him?" (2Sa_9:1). The spirit of grace is beautifully expressed in this passage. One can easily discern yearnings of the heart; one can readily discover the longings of the soul, in the … Continue reading “0209. Grace Longing”

His Premature Death "And he (Joab) took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak" (2Sa_18:14). Some one asked another, "Where is hell?" The reply was "It is at the end of a misspent life." As we see Absalom … Continue reading “0206. His Premature Death”

His Broken-Hearted Father "And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said: O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom I Would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!" (2Sa_18:33). No matter how sinful … Continue reading “0207. His Broken-Hearted Father”

His Unholy Ambitions "And Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge In the land" (2Sa_15:4). Absalom had what some might call a high ambition–he wanted to be king. He was not satisfied with chariots and horsemen; with beauty and praise: he wanted to have power and kingship. This might at first seem praiseworthy–but … Continue reading “0204. His Unholy Ambitions”

His Deceitful Measures "And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, Let me go, I pray thee, and pay my vow which I vowed unto the Lord in Hebron. "But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the … Continue reading “0205. His Deceitful Measures”

His Immediate Environment "Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him" (2Sa_15:1). 1. It is easy to grasp the meaning of our key verse. Absalom was reared in the midst of palatial glories. His father David had quite a different early training–David had been a shepherd lad, tending the sheep … Continue reading “0202. His Immediate Environment”