Trust in God through struggle and heartache frees us to dance before the Lord. In part 2 of 2 Samuel: Success and Struggle, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Samuel 5-6.
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Study Notes
Previously in the Book of Samuel…
- David hears of the deaths of Saul and Jonathan
- David composes a sad and gracious song
Overview of 2 Samuel 2 – 4
- David is anointed King over Judah
- War between the house of Saul and the house of David
- Joab murders Abner
- Saul’s son, Ish-Bosheth, is murdered
Understanding the Text
- David at Hebron (Chs. 1 – 4)
- David’s Success (Chs. 5 – 10)
- The capital at Jerusalem (Ch. 5)
- The return of the ark (Ch. 6)
Principles from the Text
- Great struggle and heartache often precede the fulfillment of God’s promises
- God’s people must revere the holiness of God
- True worship releases the human spirit to dance before the Lord
Applying the Text
- Are you enduring through struggle and heartache, believing in God’s promise to you?
- Do you revere the holiness of God?
- Do you dance before the Lord?