Samuel: The Quest for a King

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2015 sermon series in the books of 1 & 2 Samuel

The Determined King

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Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 21:1-22 Outline: Determined to Make Atonement Determined to Keep His Promises Determined to Defeat Enemies Reflection Questions: Have you reflected lately on the great chasm that your sin has created between you and God? Have you reflected lately on the mercy you’ve received at the cross of Christ? How costly was […]

Our Master & Our Mother

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Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 20:1-22 Outline: Worthless Withdrawal (vv.1-2) War & Wretchedness (vv.3-15) A Wise Woman (vv.16-22) Reflection Questions: Jesus insists that you become a beggar and receive everything you’ll ever need from Him. Moreover, Jesus insists that you reject the idea that you are your own, and instead He is your owner and master […]

An Odd King

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Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 19:1-23 Outline: Mourning & Mercy Matter (vv.1-6) Making a Statement (vv.7-15) Immeasurable Mercy (vv.16-23) Reflection Questions: Jesus says, “Blessed are those who mourn” (Matt. 5:4).  Do you agree?  Why or why not?  Read & ponder the following bits of divine/supernatural/special revelation and write down 10 things you can do to be […]

Desire the Impossible

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Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 18:1-33 Outline: Bent on Retribution Bound for Restoration Reflection Questions: What’s a big problem?  How do you desire to handle that problem?  What’s your best – most sensible – solution? …Does Jesus agree with your solution? When was a time that God called you to do something that you thought was […]