Through The Bible - English - 12 (2 Samuel) by Zac Poonen
Summary
The sermon analyzes 2 Samuel Chapter 1, focusing on David's exemplary response to the death of Saul. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian living requires applying scripture to life rather than merely intellectual study. Key lessons include demonstrating love for enemies and consistently seeking God's guidance before taking action.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
David's response to the death of SaulWhen a man brings news of Saul's death and falsely claims to have killed him, David mourns, tears his clothes, and has the man executed for lifting his hand against the Lord's anointed.
Inquiring of the Lord and waiting for God's timingDavid consistently asks the Lord for direction before going into battle and patiently waits years for God to establish him as king rather than grabbing power.
Vengeance belongs to GodAfter another man brings the head of Ishbosheth expecting favor, David executes him, reinforcing the principle that revenge belongs to God alone.
Moving the ark the wrong wayDavid tries to transport the ark on a cart like the Philistines instead of using the shoulders of the Levites, resulting in Uzza's death when the ark is touched.
Dancing before the Lord and Michal's scornWhen the ark is finally brought up properly, David dances with all his might in worship, while his wife Michal despises him in her heart.
David's sin with Bathsheba and Nathan's rebukeRemaining in the palace instead of going to war, David commits adultery with Bathsheba and has Uriah killed, but humbly repents when confronted by the prophet Nathan.
Absalom's conspiracy and Shimei's cursingDavid's son Absalom steals the hearts of Israel in a rebellion that drives David from Jerusalem, during which David humbly submits to being cursed by Shimei.
David's final census and repentanceIn his final recorded sin, David trusts in the strength of his army by taking a census against joab's advice, leading to a plague that stops when David repents and builds an altar.
Not offering to God that which costs nothingWhen Araunah offers to give the threshing floor and oxen for free, David insists on paying for them, declaring that he will not offer to the Lord anything that costs him nothing.
