Most of us have been misunderstood before and most of us have misunderstood others at some point in our lives. In both cases, misunderstandings cause a great deal of tension for all parties concerned. 2 Samuel 10 is the story of kindness misunderstood and rejected, and how this led to war with a tremendous loss of life.
If we are interested in understanding others and being understood properly ourselves what is the role of faith in God and how can believing the Gospel of God’s grace through Christ begin to nurture and influence healthy relationships? Join Pastor Jim as he unpacks lessons from this record of events that happened over 3,000 years ago; lessons that remain as true now as they were back then.
2 Samuel 10
November 3, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • 2 Samuel 10
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.