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Saul offered an untimely sacrifice to God, while David committed adultery and murder. So why did God favor David and replace Saul with him? The answer, as you can see, has to do with repentance.
- Judges of Israel
Why did God give Israel "judges" (Acts 13:20) for the next...
- Judges of Israel
Feb 9, 2023 · David cannot comprehend why God has abandoned him. He is suffering both physically (Psalm 22:14–15) and socially (verses 6–8). Most disturbing to him is his apparent abandonment by God. David’s lifelong relationship with God appears to be broken.
May 30, 2023 · He was left by God to be taunted by the Devil (1 Samuel 16:14) which eventually caused his murderous jealousy to David (1 Samuel 18:9-11), his witchcraft (1 Samuel 28) and his tragic suicide (1 Samuel 31).
- God’s Amazing Grace to Those Who Repent
- Forgiven Sin Still Has Consequences
- We Need A Better King Than David
- Wonderfully Balanced
When David is confronted by Nathan, he confesses: “I have sinned against the LORD” (2 Sam. 12:13). Then Nathan the prophet declares, “The LORD also has put away your sin; you shall not die” (v. 13). God’s forgiveness of David includes: 1. Temporal judicial forgiveness. The Lord sets aside the requirement of the law that murderers and adulterers be ...
While it’s wonderful to read of God’s lavish forgiveness, we should also pay careful attention to the painful and fitting consequences the Lord brought upon David for his sin. We’re told David’s chastisement was necessary both to uphold the Lord’s reputation (2 Sam. 12:14) and also to teach future generations that sin has consequences (1 Cor. 10:11...
This is a central theme in 1 and 2 Samuel. While David surpasses those who came before (and after) him as leaders in Israel, he still falls short of what God’s people need. While his good qualities as the man after God’s own heart point ahead to Christ, his fall into sin reminds us that we need a worthier king. Jesus, the Son of David, is the flawl...
Scripture is wonderfully balanced. While God’s grace encourages sinners to turn to him for forgiveness, his chastisement should also encourage us not to take sin lightly (Heb. 3:15; 12:5). David’s example reminds us that forgiven sin still has consequences, but that bitter consequences don’t mean we’re not forgiven. Behold the kindness and severity...
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God allowed David’s sin to grow, unchecked, until his uncontrolled lust brought about the death of several Israelites and devastating consequences for David’s family and the nation. No wonder the Bible tells us,
- If you build a new house, you must construct a guard rail around your roof to avoid bringing culpability to yourself in the event someone should fa...
- When I was a student in seminary, one of the courses I was required to take was homiletics (how to preach). I was very much convinced of the import...
- It is not long before the promised consequences of David’s sin begin to unfold. The first incident is the rape of David’s daughter, Tamar,181 by he...
- After Absalom had Amnon killed, he fled to his grandfather, King Talmai of Geshur (2 Samuel 3:3; 13:37). Even though David was consoled over the de...
- Absalom was certainly a logical candidate for king, if matters of the heart were not considered. He was good looking, bright, and he had a charming...
- In chapter 21 of 2 Samuel, we come across a very interesting (and somewhat puzzling) event. After David had resumed his reign over Israel, the nati...
Sep 9, 2020 · David is feeling abandoned by God, no longer experiencing God’s blessing, not sensing God’s presence. His thoughts are driven by his sadness. Then he asks one more “how long” question.
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Sep 29, 2020 · This abiding presence of God with David is the root of God’s favor in David’s life. Let’s look at four ways that God’s Transparent Favor Rests on David. The first one is in the first four verses and reveals David’s unique relationship with the king’s son, Jonathan. Remember the context.
