2 Samuel 24 - Trusting God's Mercy

We conclude our look at the life of David in 2 Samuel 24. God uses David’s senseless census to humble David, causing him to trust God’s provision and pointing us to the need for atonement. David’s purchasing Araunah’s threshing floor sets the stage for the building of the Temple and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

2 Samuel 23:1-7 - David's Last Will and Testament

We read David’s final words in 2 Samuel 23:1-7. Rather than just look back to his own glories or even review God’s grace in his life, David points forward, describing God’s kingdom ruled by David’s son, Jesus Christ.

2 Samuel 22

David gives thanks for God’s protective care in 2 Samuel 22. As the great king takes stock of his life, he recounts, from God’s perspective, how His Heavenly Father has cared for him, resulting in his praise.

Mark 11:12-12:12

This week we will examine the demonstrations of Jesus' authority in Mark 11 and 12, an authority which was denied by the Pharisees and doubted by Peter. In this passage, Jesus reminds us of our tendencies to doubt His authority as we pray and as we forgive others.

Mark 11:1-11

In this message, we examine the well-known story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Sadly, this story is really more of a tragedy, as the people fail to recognize the true nature of their Redeemer and five days later call for His crucifixion.

2 Samuel 19:9-40

David, returning from civil war, encounters people expressing their regrets: one for actions done in the past, another who was slandered, and a third who refuses a kind offer by the king. David once again points us to our Lord’s kindness to us and His restoring power.

2 Samuel 18-19:8

A reminder that the news we hear so often is a mixture of good and bad, that even in the best of circumstances joy is mixed with sorrow. The death of David’s son Absalom ends the strife of civil war, but grief overtakes gladness. Nevertheless, we have reason for a confident joy as we trust in the Man of Sorrows who is our reigning King.

Mark 10:17-31,46-52

In this sermon, Pastor Ferguson compares and contrasts two well-known stories – the rich young ruler and the healing of blind Bartimaeus. Both claimed to have faith, but in the end their faiths were revealed to have different perspectives and confidence in different people. This passage challenges us to consider the authenticity of our faith and to cry out to God once again, “Help my unbelief!”

2 Samuel 16:15 - 17:23

David’s prayer for Ahithophel’s counsel to Absalom to be turned to foolishness is answered. 2 Samuel 16:15-17:23 shows the tragic ends of those who reject God’s counsel and that the Ahithophels of the world cannot vanquish the armies of God.

2 Samuel 16:1-14

We see how words are used for smooth talk or trash talk, flattery or condemnation. In this passage, David is confronted by Ziba who lies to benefit from David’s circumstances, and then by Shimei who takes David’s disaster to heap greater denunciation upon the king. David’s response shows us our need to critique both acclaim and criticism.

2 Samuel 15

David’s sinful actions and passivity receive their rewards as Absalom mounts a revolt against his father, the king. 2 Samuel 15 is a sad picture as David flees Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 14

In this sermon, we see the continued downward spiral of David and his reign as the royal family refuses to own their own failures by manipulating one another to create an aura of reconciliation. 2 Samuel 14 is an eerie reminder of the games all families may play.