StoneBridge Community Church
Senior Pastor Jon Saur
The Rise and Fall of King David
Some parts of King David's story are well known - his victory over Goliath, his connection to the Psalms and his anointing as King. But many Christians miss the full arch of David's story. David's story isn't just about victory. It's also a story of tragedy, regret and failed promise. But what David couldn't complete, Jesus ultimately finished.
In this series, we will look at key moments in David's life, both the good and the bad. As we look at David, though, we will also look to Jesus, seeing the ways in which Jesus fulfills the promise David fails.
2 Samuel 1:17-27 NRSV
SERMON OUTLINE:
I. Jonathan
II. Saul
III. Saul and David
IV. Good David #1 - Treatment of Saul
V. Good David #2 - Vulnerability
VI. Grief
VII. God can handle it.
NEXT STEPS:
1. Recall a Bible verse that reminds you of God's ability to handle our grief or ask someone you trust for such a verse.
2. Commit that verse to memory to remind yourself of God's ability to handle grief and anger and sadness, so that the next time you experience those emotions, you can remind yourself of who God is.
GROWTH GROUP / PERSONAL REFLECTION QUESTIONS
1. This passage contains a lamentation from David upon hearing about the deaths of Saul and Jonathan. What do his words reveal about his feelings towards Saul, especially considering his complex relationship with him?
2. Even though he had experienced conflict and danger from Saul in the past, David refuses to respond in kind or denounce Saul after his death. What might this passage teach us about forgiveness and respect?
3. What do David's words reveal about his feelings towards Jonathan? How do these words reflect the quality of their friendship? How do David's words of loyalty and friendship resonate with modern relationships and values? How might this lamentation inspire friendship and loyalty today?
4. There are themes of loyalty, friendship, mourning and grief present in this passage. How do they resonate with our own experiences and relationships today? How can we apply the principles from this passage to our own lives and relationships?
5. In those moments where you experience grief, how do you process it?
6. Do you think our culture does a good job of handling grief? Why or why not? If not, how might we do better?
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