TEACHING GOD’S PEOPLE TO GRIEVE
2 Samuel 1.17-27
Living In The Light Of A New Kingdom – Part 2 of 3
1 Thessalonians 4.13 “We do not want you to … grieve like the rest, who have no hope.” (csb)
vv. 11–12 “David took hold of his clothes and tore them … they mourned and wept and fasted ...” (esv)
OUR GRIEF TEACHES A WATCHING WORLD THAT …
THERE IS Greater Glory WORTH Dying For
v. 19 “Your glory, O Israel, is slain on your high places!” (esv)
v. 25 “Jonathan lies slain on your high places.” (esv)
1 Samuel 14.6 “… nothing can hinder the LORD from saving …” (esv)
v. 20 “… the daughters of the Philistines will rejoice, and … celebrate.” (csb)
Matthew 6.33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (esv)
1 Samuel 23.17 “You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you.” (niv)
THERE IS A Mission Here WORTH Fighting For
v. 22 “Jonathan’s bow never retreated, Saul’s sword never returned unstained …” (csb)
v. 25 “How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle!” (esv)
Ephesians 6.13 “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” (esv)
2 Timothy 1.13–14 “Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.” (esv)
v. 23 “… they were swifter than eagles; they were stronger than lions.” (esv)
THERE ARE Friends WORTH Risking Pain For
v. 26 “I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were such a friend to me. Your love for me was more wondrous than the love of women.” (csb)
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