StoneBridge Community Church
Rise & Fall of King David: How the Mighty Have Fallen (2 Sam. 1:17-27)
Senior Pastor Jon Saur
Locations & Times
StoneBridge Community Church
4832 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063, USA
Saturday 5:15 PM
Sunday 5:20 PM
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Worship With Generosity
Some parts of King David's story are well known - his victory over Goliath, his connection to the Psalms and his anointing as King. But many Christians miss the full arch of David's story. David's story isn't just about victory. It's also a story of tragedy, regret and failed promise. But what David couldn't complete, Jesus ultimately finished.
In this series, we will look at key moments in David's life, both the good and the bad. As we look at David, though, we will also look to Jesus, seeing the ways in which Jesus fulfills the promise David fails.
The Text in Context
I. Jonathan
II. Saul
III. Saul and David
IV. Good David #1 - Treatment of Saul
V. Good David #2 - Vulnerability
VI. Grief
VII. God can handle it.
1. Recall a Bible verse that reminds you of God's ability to handle our grief or ask someone you trust for such a verse.
2. Commit that verse to memory to remind yourself of God's ability to handle grief and anger and sadness, so that the next time you experience those emotions, you can remind yourself of who God is.
1. This passage contains a lamentation from David upon hearing about the deaths of Saul and Jonathan. What do his words reveal about his feelings towards Saul, especially considering his complex relationship with him?
2. Even though he had experienced conflict and danger from Saul in the past, David refuses to respond in kind or denounce Saul after his death. What might this passage teach us about forgiveness and respect?
3. What do David's words reveal about his feelings towards Jonathan? How do these words reflect the quality of their friendship? How do David's words of loyalty and friendship resonate with modern relationships and values? How might this lamentation inspire friendship and loyalty today?
4. There are themes of loyalty, friendship, mourning and grief present in this passage. How do they resonate with our own experiences and relationships today? How can we apply the principles from this passage to our own lives and relationships?
5. In those moments where you experience grief, how do you process it?
6. Do you think our culture does a good job of handling grief? Why or why not? If not, how might we do better?
The Samaritan Center of Simi Valley supports those in our community who experience housing and food insecurity. StoneBridge will be collecting items for donation from the link below. All donations must be turned in by November 30th. As a part of weekend worship, we encourage you to place your donations in the tent inside the worship center. Cash donations accepted as well, please designate Supply Drive.
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Join us after service on Saturday the 28th! We will have different kinds of Halloween themed activities for everyone to enjoy including a fun mystery to solve, a bounce house, and games! Free dinner will be provided and of course some super sweet treats. Costumes encouraged! Talk with Mrs. Stephanie or Youth Director Ryan to RSVP or volunteer for the event!
You matter to StoneBridge! Join Pastors Jon and Jonathan for three informal and informative afternoons where you can meet others who are on a similar spiritual journey as yours; learn about StoneBridge’s core beliefs and values; ask and find answers to your questions; and if you choose, become a member of our church family. Click below to register. Upon request, free childcare is available. Lunch will be served.