Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-15 Outline: A Parable (vv.1-6) It’s Personal (vv.7-10) A Profound Price (vv.11-15) Reflection Questions: What stories have had a surgical effect on you (i.e. they subdued you and gave you glimpse of what you really look like)? Do you have a vending machine view of forgiveness (i.e. you put in your […]

Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-27 Outline: The Collapse of King David The Character of King Jesus Reflection Questions: What are your “tolerable sins”?  Why do you tolerate them as opposed to abolish them? Have you ever muffled your conscience or muted the voice of the Holy Spirit? When and why? How do you feel about […]

Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-19 Outline: The King of Hesed (vv.1-2) Hostile Response (vv.3-8) The Holy Humble King (vv.7-19) Reflection Questions: How would you describe your leadership style? Is hesed (loving-kindness) a primary part of your approach? Why or why not? When, where, and/or with whom do you find yourself getting defensive? Why are you […]

Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 8:1-18 Outline: Defeated Made Different A Distinct Dominion Reflection Questions: Do you find God’s Word “hard to stomach”? Jesus claims that all Scripture is ultimately about Him (Luke 24:25-27, 44ff) …Think of 5 ways in which the “hard to stomach” passages teach us about Jesus. Do you have a “strong sense […]