Preparing for Worship on Sunday, November 9, 2014

Sermon: "Kingdom Conclusions"

The preaching passage: 2 Samuel 21:1-24:25

These books trace the rise of kingship in Israel, beginning with Saul and transitioning to Israel's greatest king, David. The story is fraught with ups and downs for the nation, as well as spectacular displays of righteousness and spectacular forays into sin by the kings themselves. All along, the kingship in Israel directs our gaze to the coming King, who is no mere human king, but is Himself the divine King! The cry of Israel in 1 Samuel 10:24 – "Long live the king!" – was far more significant than they knew. For 2 Samuel 7 tells us of the King who would eventually come, whose throne and Kingdom would be established forever. We know that King to be none other than Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns forever. So with Israel we cry, "Long live the King!"

These final chapters of 2 Samuel wrap up the story of David's life, highlight some of the main themes of the books, and ultimately point us to the Kingdom which is coming through Christ, the ultimate King. 

While this is our final sermon from the book of 2 Samuel, we will continue the Long Live the King series for two more weeks by studying some of the psalms of David.

Songs we'll sing together include:

“Praise to the Lord the Almighty” by Neader & Winkworth (YouTube)

"10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)" by Myrin & Redman (YouTube)

"Shine into Our Night" by Sczebel (YouTube)

“There is a Fountain" by Cowper (YouTube)

"O Church Arise" by Getty & Townend (YouTube)

See you Sunday!