The King's Kindness

* CONGREGATIONAL READING: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 *

I. BRIEF REVIEW OF DAVID'S KINGDOM

David Mourns Saul's Death, 2 Sam 1
David Anointed King of Judah, 2 Sam 2
David Covenants with Abner, 2 Sam 3
Death of Ishbosheth, 2 Sam 4
--- Mephibosheth first mentioned, 2 Sam 4:4
David Reigns Over All Israel, 2 Sam 5
David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem, 2 Sam 6
David Receives Covenant Promise, 2 Sam 7
David Expands the Kingdom, 2 Sam 8
David Extends Kindness to Saul's House. 2 Sam 9

II. BLESSED REFLECTION ON DAVID'S KINDNESS

Mephibosheth Dwelt in the King's City
“So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem...”
-- A Present Blessing, 1 Cor 1:9 (Luke 24:44-49)
-- A Promised Future, Rev 21:3, Rev21:9-11
-- A Pleasant Call, John 1:38-39

Mephibosheth Dined at the King's Table
“...for he did eat continually at the king's table...”
-- A Present Blessing, Luke 22:29-30
-- A Promised Future, Rev 7:16-17
-- A Patient Call, John 6:35

Mephibosheth Delighted in the King's Grace
“...and was lame on both his feet.”
-- A Present Blessing, Luke 19:10
-- A Promised Future, Rev 21:3-5
-- A Powerful Call, Rev 21:6