At the heart of the epilogue to the books of Samuel are two poems: David’s song of praise and David’s last words. But after this, the author includes a detailed list of “the names of the mighty men whom David had” (v. 8). The deliverance God provides for his people is accomplished not only by […]
In the first part of this psalm, we heard David sing that Yahweh moved heaven and earth to rescue him. In the central section, we learned that this was because Yahweh delighted in David and his righteousness. Now, in the final section, the emphasis shifts from deliverance to dominion. It’s not just that Yahweh saves […]
This poem, which contains the words of Psalm 18, is not only part of the epilogue but is a Spirit-inspired commentary to the books of 1-2 Samuel. It gives the proper perspective we need to understand the gospel according to David. In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us that our God moves heaven and earth […]
In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us that the Lord’s faithful servants will overcome every threat to the kingdom. No matter how strong our enemy appears to be, we stand in the victory of Christ and the power of his might as we bear witness to his saving reign.
In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us of a sobering truth: the tragedy of sin demands the tragedy of atonement. Covenant-breaking requires blood-shedding. But we’ll also see that the gospel of Jesus transforms this tragedy into something glorious, bringing living hope out of despair.
The story of Sheba’s rebellion, in many ways, repeats what we’ve seen repeatedly throughout the books of Samuel. There’s division and rebellion; there’s deception and vengeance. But the conclusion subtly reminds us once again that this is God’s story, and he is always at work. In this sermon, pastor Matt shows us that no matter […]
In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us that those who receive God’s king will be received by his grace. And the return of this king is ultimately meant to point us to the return of the King, Jesus Christ, and the salvation that awaits those who are eagerly waiting for him.
David has fallen. There is nowhere left for him to go except the grave. And that is exactly what Israel’s king deserves for his sin against God. He is a “son of death.” He had despised the word of Yahweh. Therefore, Yahweh rightly judged David. But with the word of judgment came a word of […]
As we continue on with the fall of David in 2 Samuel 12, it should be no surprise to find that after taking Uriah’s wife, and trying to cover it up with the “fig leaves” of Uriah’s death, Yahweh now comes to David. And just like he came to Adam and Eve, he come to […]
