* CONGREGATIONAL READING: 2 Samuel 4:1-5:25 *

I. BASIC INTRODUCTION AS WE WORSHIP

Why? To Glorify God
How? In Christ Alone
What Do We Learn from Scripture to Glorify God in Christ?

II. BRIEF EXPOSITION OF THE CHAPTER

Death of Ishbosheth, 2 Sam 4:1-12
David Anointed King of Israel, 2 Sam 5:1-5
David Dwells in Jerusalem, 2 Sam 5:6-16
David Defeats the Philistines, 2 Sam 5:17-25

III. BLESSED EXHORTATION FROM OUR TEXT

Submissive Obedience unto God's Glory
A. David's first inquiry & victory, vv19-21
1. our own spiritual warfare, Eph 6:12; 2 Cor 10:3-4
B. David's second inquiry & instruction, vv22-24
1. the Philistines redeploy, v22
a. the devils devices, 2 Cor 2:11; Matt 12:43-45
2. the king inquires again, v23a
a. the will of the Father, Jn 6:38; Matt 7:21
3. outflank the enemy & listen for the wind, vv23a-24
a. where we must be spiritually, Gal 6:14
b. how we must prepare for battle, Rom 10:17
c. when we must go forth, Jn 3:8; Eph 6:10; 2 Cor 12:10
4. the king did so, v25
a. God glorified in the Son, Jn 15:5

Submissive Obedience unto Glorious Salvation
A. David's lesson for the unsaved
1. come upon them in front of the mulberry trees, v23b
2. hear the sound of marching in the tops of the trees, v24a
3. then you shall advance quickly, v24b