Read the Bible passage Service Outline The Lord tests David; the Lord teaches righteousness (ch. 24) The Lord stays David’s hand; the Lord teaches mercy (ch. 25) David waits upon the Lord; the Lord teaches grace (ch. 26)
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Great expectations? A surprising suffering: David is a man of sorrows (21:1-22:5), (Psalm 34, 56) A tragic suffering: Saul is a ruthless destroyer (22:6-19),(Psalm 52) An inevitable suffering: Messiah Vs anti-messiah (22:20-23:29), (Psalm 54) Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things?
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Love him or hate him? The hate of God’s Messiah: A jealous envy A fear-filled opposition A murderous rage The love of God’s Messiah: A deep friendship A humble submission A thankful following ‘ Do you love me?’
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Psalm 150: The praise at the end of the Psalms Whom do we praise? Where do we praise? Why do we praise? How do we praise? Who should praise? The praise at the end of all things
Read the Bible passage Service Outline How do you know that God loves you? The problem we have Envy He nearly lost his foothold The breakthrough we need A different perspective Shift your attention to God The reality we now know God is gracious…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Righteous Reign (v1-7) Universal Reign (v8-11) Compassionate Reign (v12-14) Ever-prosperous Reign (v15-17) Praiseworthy Reign (v18-20)
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Who is Jesus The KING all people are pointlessly united against God’s perfect and permanent KING God’s all-powerful and praying SON The KING to be kissed while people can Blessed are all who take refuge in him
Read the Bible passage Service Outline The ‘blessed one’: their path and prospect The ‘wicked’: their path and prospect Who is the ‘blessed one’?
Read the Bible passage Service Outline What are you afraid of? ‘Dismayed and terrified’: The ‘people’s choice’ messiah Vs the champion of Gath (v1-11) ‘Who is this?’: The Spirit-filled messiah Vs the fear-filled Israelites (v12-31) ‘The battle is the Lord’s’: Sword and spear Vs the name of the Lord Almighty (v32-58) …
Read the Bible passage Service Outline The Lord is revealing the new King in His good timing. The Lord reveals how He chooses in accordance with His heart. David is the Lord’s choice in fulfilment of the Lord’s good purpose. David, the Lord’s chosen king, is empowered by The Spirit of the…