2 Samuel 8-9

Scripture – 2 Samuel 8-9

Observation – 

• 2 Samuel 8:1-14 - David's many wars
• 2 Samuel 8:1 - David subdues the Philistines.
• 2 Sameul 8:2 - David makes tributes of the Moabites
• 2 Samuel 8:3-8 - David conquers a Syrian alliances
• 2 Samuel 8:9-14 - The glory of David's kingdom
• 2 Samuel 8:15-18 - David's administration
• 2 Samuel 8:15 - A description of David's government
• 2 Samuel 8:16-18 - Key people in David’s government.
• 2 Samuel 9:1-4 - David's kind heart to the house of Saul
• 2 Samuel 9:1 - David's kind question
• 2 Samuel 9:2-4 - Ziba tells David about Mephibosheth.
• 2 Samuel 9:5-13 - David's kindness to Mephibosheth
• 2 Samuel 9:5-6 - Mephibosheth makes a humble appearance before David.
• 2 Samuel 9:7-8 - David calms the fears of Mephibosheth.
• 2 Samuel 9:9-12 - David's instructions to Ziba
• 2 Samuel 9:13 - David fulfills his promise to Mephibosheth.

Examples to follow – Fulfill your promises. Show kindness to those in need especially those who are lame.

Examples to not follow – 

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – Do not fear, for I will surely show kindness to you for the sake of your father Jonathan and will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul; and you shall eat at my table regularly.” 

Commands to obey –

Application – Show kindness to those who are in need and who are disabled. Show them kindness even if they might be a bit weird or aren't as cool or fun to be around.

Prayer – Dear Heavenly Father. Your word says that everyone is precious in your sight. I know this is true and I want to live that out myself. Help me to treat everyone the same way. Help me to not treat those who might be a bit slow differently to those who might be a bit more fun to be around. Amen.