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 […]

Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 7:1-29 Outline: A Sensible & Sincere Plan A Surprising Response See Our Own Smallness & Savor Our Savior Reflection Questions: What’s are two examples of logical, popular, and sincere things we do “for God” that are perhaps NOT pleasing to God. Invest 30 minutes reflecting and writing about a time when God’s […]

Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 6:1-23 Outline: Self-Sufficiency Sin Surprised by Grace Reflection Questions: When/where do you find yourself believing the lie of self-sufficiency? (e.g. Which of your competencies do you allow to cloud your view of God? …What kind of “guarantees” do you attach to your talents?). How is the holiness of God perhaps present, but peripheral […]