The Book of II Samuel From Triumph to Trouble Ray of Hope Christian Church March 6, 2012

II Samuel 2:1-7

Mark 10:43-45 What does it mean for us to truly serve others?

The Book of the Reign of David II Samuel 5: 4-5 David was 30 years old when he became king and he reigned over Judah 7 years and six months and in Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah 33 years

The Structure: David’s Triumphs – Chapter 1-12 David’s Troubles – Chapters 13-24

The Central Message is: Triumph turned to Trouble through sin

II Samuel 3:1

II Samuel 5:1-5

II Samuel 6:23 Why do you think Michal was so aloof, so cold, to David ?

The Davidic Covenant Chapter 7:8-16

The Divine Confirmation of the throne in Israel

The Perpetuation of the Davidic Rule – verses House or posterity – verses Throne or royal authority verse 13 Kingdom or sphere of rule – verses All of the above are secured forever Psalms 89:3-4;20-37 is a confirmation of the Davidic Covenant

It would be unconditional because it would be fulfilled in the Messiah Acts 2:29-31

This was a sure prophecy of Christ First prophecy was made to Adam Genesis 3:15

The second to Abraham Genesis 22:18

Jacob Genesis 49:10

II Samuel 8:6b and 14b “The Lord gave David victory wherever he went...

The Lord gave David such victory because he was a man of prayer II Samuel 2:1 5:19 5:23

David was humble Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time

David was a worshipper and he loved to praise the Lord II Samuel 6:14, 17

David was a giver II Samuel 6:18 One is most like God when one gives, because God is a giver

Then he sinned... Chapter 11

Adultery with Bathsheba Murder of Uriah and Marrying Bathsheba The Lord sent Nathan to David to rebuke him - Chapter 12

II Samuel 12: 9-12

God said, why did you despise my word and despise me

David confessed his sin without making excuses II Samuel 12:13 Psalms 32; 51

Romans 6:23 The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life

The rest of the book is about David’s troubles The first son of Bathsheba died, but the second one Solomon lived and succeeded David Amnon his son raped Tamar, Absalom’s sister Absalom kills Amnon Absalom conspires to take the nation from his father. He has wooed the people to support him even Judah

David who is no longer confident and sure as a leader flees the country Joab kills Absalom The men who have fought to save David return home in shame because David is mourning Absalom David returns to Jerusalem and finishes his reign