Thankful

I. Introduction We’re almost complete with our study of 2nd Samuel; Chris has the final lesson next week before we move into 3rd Samuel. Today’s lesson is a little different from the messy soap opera we’ve been studying. Today we pause while David sings a song of praise to the Lord. II. Similarities to Psalm … Continue reading Thankful

Averted

I. Introduction We’re continuing our study of the life of David in 2 Samuel, and today we’re in 2 Samuel 20. This lesson was challenging to me at first. I reached out to Chris and a pastor here at Second for help, but what God would say to us wasn’t entirely clear to me. II. … Continue reading Averted

Deposed

I. Introduction We’re studying the life of David as told through the book of 2 Samuel, and when we get to today’s chapter 15, things are a mess in the kingdom. Of course, God knows everything, and he told the people of Israel the kingdom would be a mess. Way back in 1 Samuel 8, … Continue reading Deposed

Valued

I.    Introduction We are continuing our study of 2 Samuel, and we’re up to chapter 9. Let’s recap some history to remember where we are. God, through the prophet Samuel, had selected David to be the future king of Israel. The previous king Saul was a mixed bag of nuts, sometimes trying to love … Continue reading Valued

Messy People

I.      Introduction Sometimes I read the bible and the message is so easy.  Just one God, honor your Ma and Pa, don’t take things that ain’t yours, that sort of thing.  Other times, the message is obscure and difficult to plow through.  Ever sat down to read the bible and read it cover to cover?  … Continue reading Messy People

Blind to Sin

Today we’re going to study a familiar story of David and Bathsheba. One of the questions I’ve had is “Why is David considered a man after God’s own heart,” especially after reading this story of David’s adultery. Why is David held in so much esteem, yet Saul is not? I think we’ll get a better … Continue reading Blind to Sin