Treachery Assaults the King's Household - 1. David commits adultery, deceit, murder, 2 Sam 11 - 2. David confesses his sin, 2 Sam 12 - 3. David's sons conspire to molest & murder, 2 Sam 13 - 4. David's son comes home to Jerusalem, 2 Sam 14 - 5. David's son commits treason to seize the throne, 2 Sam 15
Taking Advantage of the King's Situation - 1. Saddled donkeys for the king's household, 2 Sam 16:1-4 - 2. Shimei's derisive curses upon the king, 2 Sam 16:5-14 - 3. sordid direction from the king's ex-counselor, 2 Sam 16:15-23
II. INSTRUCTION IN RIGHTEOUSNESS FROM THE TEXT'S CONTENT
Tremendous Affliction Reveals the King's True Mettle, vv11-12 - 1. responds in godly humility, Jas 4:10 - 2. resigned to God's sovereign will, Matt 6:10, 12 - 3. rests in the hope of God alone, Jer 17:7 - 4. relies upon God's ultimate goodness, Matt 7:11; Jas 1:17
III. ILLUSTRIOUS GOSPEL FROM THE TEXT'S INTENT
Treasure All-Glorious in Our Lord Jesus Christ - 1. Christ cursed death for sinners, Gal 3:13 --- a. responded in humble silence, Isa 53:7; Matt 27:12-14 --- b. resigned to God's sovereign will, Isa 52:13; John 6:38 --- c. rested in & relied upon God's ultimate goodness, Heb 12:2 - 2. Christ's command to those saved by grace, Rom 8:28-29 - 3. Christ's call to those dying in sin, Matt 11:28-30
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Jon Cardwell was saved by God’s grace on June 3, 1985 while serving in the military as a deep sea diver in the U.S. Navy. The call to ministry came 8 years later when he was invited to serve the Lord in the Philippine mission field. Jon’s entry into pastoral ministry came...
