The beauty of the historical narrative found in 2 Samuel 9 is the way it reflects the Gospel in the context of covenant relationships. Don’t you just love a narrative about promises made and kept, about grace, mercy and kindness in action? Join Pastor Jim for this study that leads us to the beauty of God’s lovingkindness, grace and mercy towards sinners such as we are!
2 Samuel 9
October 27, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • 2 Samuel 9
2 Samuel 19:9-43
February 23, 2020 • Pastor Jim Thomas • 2 Samuel 19:9–43
This passage describes the return to Jerusalem of King David as God’s chosen covenant king over Israel. But the transition is anything but easy or smooth as various individuals and groups respond to David’s return in different ways. As pro-David and anti-David elements jockey for position, the tension becomes tangible, squabbles and bickering spring up all over the place. How does God lead David to respond? In what ways do these events point us forward to Christ, the true king, not only the king we always wanted, but also the king we have always needed.
2 Samuel 18:1-19:8
February 16, 2020 • Pastor Jim Thomas • 2 Samuel 18, 2 Samuel 19:1–8
What happens when people reject God and God’s proper claim to sovereignty in their lives? What happens when people believe in God but live their lives as if God simply doesn’t matter? Join Pastor Jim for this study of a 3,000 year old snapshot of redemption history when the hope of the Gospel was foreshadowed in the life and times of Israel’s King David.