Rock Harbor Christian Fellowship
Promises and Peril - 2 Samuel 5:1-16
How can we find hope throughout the book of Samuel? Find out this morning!
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Rock Harbor Christian Fellowship
1475 Quintana Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Big Idea: God will fulfill all His promises. Our part is to be faithful, be patient, and be ready.
I. Promises Kept (vv. 1-10)
A. David is anointed by the tribal elders as king over all Israel, fulfilling God’s Word (cf. 1 Sam. 13:14). We see that David often took the high road, willing to wait on God’s timing. This serves as a reminder to us to be patient in waiting on God knowing that He will fulfill His promises and His purpose.
B. As David is crowned king, we see:
1. The importance of unity (v. 1; cf. Phil. 2:1-2) – The people recognize their shared roots and values.
2. The important of servant leadership (v. 2; Mk. 10:43-45) – David seeks to faithfully serve Israel and the people.
3. The importance of calling (v. 2; cf. 1 Sam. 13:14; Eph. 3:7- 8) – In God’s economy, leadership is not a matter of pedigree, but of calling and service.
C. In waiting on God’s timing, it’s important to be patient, persistent, and prayerful. We will encounter obstacles, but these obstacles can help grow us if we let them (cf. Jam. 1:12).
II. Promises and Peril (vv. 6-16)
A. David has had a long journey from calling to crowning, yet when he is anointed as king he does not rest on his laurels. Rather, David moves quickly to:
1. Establish a capital (vv. 6-10) – Jerusalem was a strategic spot for a united Israel.
2. Establish alliances (vv. 11-12) – David recognized God’s hand in his kingship, and that he was to seek the well-being of all Israel.
B. But David also puts himself in peril by continuing to gather more wives and concubines (vv. 13-16). While this were often done to establish political treaties and alliances, it also created domestic strife and violated God’s Word (cf. Deut. 17:14-17).
C. Even as we walk in the fulfillment of God’s promises, it’s important we walk in a way that honors God and His Word and is continually dependent on Him.
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