New Beginnings Church, Lynnwood

A lesson on God's faithfulness to providentially accomplish His purposes through His servants, even against giants that seem overwhelming. As we continue in our study through 2nd Samuel today, we continue observing the epilogue which highlights David's life of continual warfare. In a period of weariness for himself and his men, they had to face multiple incursions against literal giants in some cases. Recall how Goliath, just one giant, struck such fear into the hearts of Israel. Nevertheless, God provided the grace, strength, and skill for victory through His servants. In the very same way, we live our Christian walk by grace as well. In and of ourselves we are utterly unable to win the battle against the flesh, the world, and the devil. But even against such mighty foes, God's grace is greater. And because His Son has overcome them all, we have victory through Him by faith. So keep your eyes on Him, and you will walk in victory.

A lesson on the seriousness of covenants, and the high cost of atonement. As we continue in our study through 2nd Samuel today, we encounter an epilogue which takes place outside the main account, wherein we witness the effects of a covenant Saul broke between Israel and the Gibeonites, which brought God's reproach upon Israel. It was up to David to settle the account; the cost of atonement being the death of seven of Saul's descendants. The lesson to gleam from this difficult passage is that God takes covenants seriously, and that the cost of sin and breaking of oaths is very high. But unlike us, God keeps His covenants perfectly and faithfully. And He Himself restores mercy through costly atonement, by the blood of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.

A lesson on our need for God to protect us from the snares and temptations of the evil one.

A lesson on the importance of humility in the Christian walk, particularly when differences and conflicts arise, and the importance of living out the peace that we have in Christ.

a lesson on the way that Christ reconciles sinners to God: by seeking them out and pouring out His grace upon them.

A lesson on managing our lives wisely by obeying God's commands, entrusting all things into His hands, and treasuring His word in our hearts that we might feel and reason rightly.

A lesson on the sure hope we have to obtain an eternal inheritance and resurrection because of the finished work our Lord Jesus Christ, who died and rose again to save sinners like us.

A lesson that reminds us that God is sovereign over our trials, able to confound, influence, and even over-ride the decisions of man as a means of carrying forth His sovereign plans.

A lesson that reminds us of our need to come to God in daily prayer, looking to Him and relying on Him to provide our daily sustenance - both physically and spiritually.