David's Curse: the Beloved of God & the Betrayer of a King, Part One
- CONGREGATIONAL READING: 2 Samuel 16:1-23 *
I. INTRODUCTION FROM THE TEXT'S HISTORY
Treachery Assaults the King's Household
- 1. David commits adultery, deceit, murder, 2 Sam 11
- 2. David confesses his sin, 2 Sam 12
- 3. David's sons conspire to molest & murder, 2 Sam 13
- 4. David's son comes home to Jerusalem, 2 Sam 14
- 5. David's son commits treason to seize the throne, 2 Sam 15
Taking Advantage of the King's Situation
- 1. Saddled donkeys for the king's household, 2 Sam 16:1-4
- 2. Shimei's derisive curses upon the king, 2 Sam 16:5-14
- 3. sordid direction from the king's ex-counselor, 2 Sam 16:15-23
II. INSTRUCTION IN RIGHTEOUSNESS FROM THE TEXT'S CONTENT
Tremendous Affliction Reveals the King's True Mettle, vv11-12
- 1. responds in godly humility, Jas 4:10
- 2. resigned to God's sovereign will, Matt 6:10, 12
- 3. rests in the hope of God alone, Jer 17:7
- 4. relies upon God's ultimate goodness, Matt 7:11; Jas 1:17
III. ILLUSTRIOUS GOSPEL FROM THE TEXT'S INTENT
Treasure All-Glorious in Our Lord Jesus Christ
- 1. Christ cursed death for sinners, Gal 3:13
--- a. responded in humble silence, Isa 53:7; Matt 27:12-14
--- b. resigned to God's sovereign will, Isa 52:13; John 6:38
--- c. rested in & relied upon God's ultimate goodness, Heb 12:2
- 2. Christ's command to those saved by grace, Rom 8:28-29
- 3. Christ's call to those dying in sin, Matt 11:28-30