The Gospel According to Mephibosheth

• CONGREGATIONAL READING: 2 Samuel 19:1-43 *

I. INTRODUCTION FROM THE TEXT'S HISTORY

Rebellion Against the King
- 1. David's son commits treason to seize the throne, 2 Sam 15
- 2. David's situation cursed by Shimei, 2 Sam 16
- 3. David's sinful counselor hangs himself, 2 Sam 17
- 4. David's son's cursed death upon a tree, 2 Sam 18

Return of the King
- 1. David rebuked by Joab, 2 Sam 19:1-8
- 2. David returns to Jerusalem, 2 Sam 19:9-17
- 3. David responds to others, 2 Sam 19:18-39
--- a. his mercy toward Shimei (vv18-23)
--- b. his meeting with Mephibosheth (vv24-30)
--- c. his mindful love for Barzillai (vv31-39)
- 4. disputes rise between Judah & Israel, 2 Sam 19:40-43

II. INSTRUCTION IN RIGHTEOUSNESS

Royal Truth of the King's Gospel According to Mephibosheth
- 1. Mephibosheth crippled, 2 Sam 4:4 (Background)
--- a. Rom 3:23
- 2. Mephibosheth called, 2 Sam 9:1-13
--- a. Rom 3:24-26; Eph 2:8-9
- 3. Mephibosheth fasts, 2 Sam 19:24
--- a. Matt 9:14-15
- 4. Mephibosheth questioned, 2 Sam 19:25
--- a.1 Cor 15:50, 52-54; 1 Jn 3:2
- 5. Mephibosheth slandered, 2 Sam 19:26-27
--- a. Rev 12:10; Rom 8:33
- 6. Mephibosheth testifies, 2 Sam 19:28
--- a. Eph 2:4-6; Luke 22:29-30
- 7. Mephibosheth surrenders all, 2 Sam 19:29-30
--- a. Phil 3:8