Sunday April 27, 2025

Sermon Title: The King We’ve Been Waiting For 

Series Big Idea: Focusing on the human quest for power, versus God’s sovereign reign 

Sermon Big Idea: King David’s story ultimately points to Jesus, the True Shepherd-King who reigns forever. 

Scripture:

2 Samuel 5:1–12 (CSB) 

(1) All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. (2) Even while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led us out and brought us back. The Lord also said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will be ruler over Israel.’” (3) So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron. King David made a covenant with them at Hebron in the Lord’s presence, and they anointed David king over Israel. (4) David was thirty years old when he began his reign; he reigned forty years. (5) In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.(6) The king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites had said to David, “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you,” thinking, “David can’t get in here.” (7) Yet David did capture the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David. (8) He said that day, “Anyone who attacks the Jebusites must go through the water shaft to reach the ‘lame’ and the ‘blind’ who are despised by David.” For this reason it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the house.” (9) David took up residence in the stronghold, which he named the city of David. He built it up all the way around from the supporting terraces inward. (10) David became more and more powerful, and the Lord God of Armies was with him.(11) King Hiram of Tyre sent envoys to David. He also sent cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David. (12) Then David realized that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

Introduction:

In a world divided by pride and ambition, we long for a leader who can truly unite, lead, and restore—and in David's rise, we catch a glimpse of the King who is to come.

1. God Unites His People Under a Chosen King 

God brings a fractured nation together under David, foreshadowing Christ who unites His people by His grace and truth.

2. God Establishes His King in Strength 

David conquers Jerusalem not by human might, but by God's presence—just as Jesus establishes His kingdom through the power of the cross.

3. God Exalts His King for His Own Glory 

David’s success leads him to recognize God's greater purpose, pointing us to Jesus, who is exalted for the sake of redeeming God’s people.

Conclusion:

David's reign anticipates the everlasting rule of Christ, the Shepherd-King who brings unity, strength, and salvation to all who follow Him.

2 Samuel 5:1-12 Bibliography

Walvoord, John F., and Roy B. Zuck, Dallas Theological Seminary. The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Victor Books, 1985.

Rydelnik, Michael A., and Michael Vanlaningham, editors. The Moody Bible Commentary. Moody Publishers, 2014.

Carson, D. A., et al., editors. New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition. 4th ed., Inter-Varsity Press, 1994.

Hughes, Robert B., and J. Carl Laney. Tyndale Concise Bible Commentary. Tyndale House Publishers, 2001.

Bell, James Stuart, editor. Ancient Faith Study Bible. Holman Bibles, 2019.

Cabal, Ted, et al. The Apologetics Study Bible: Real Questions, Straight Answers, Stronger Faith. Holman Bible Publishers, 2007.

Blum, Edwin A., and Trevin Wax, editors. CSB Study Bible: Notes. Holman Bible Publishers, 2017.

Crossway Bibles. The ESV Study Bible. Crossway Bibles, 2008.

Barry, John D., et al. Faithlife Study Bible. Lexham Press, 2012, 2016.

MacArthur, John F., Jr. The MacArthur Study Bible: New American Standard Bible. Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2006.

Smith, Jerome H. The New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge: The Most Complete Listing of Cross References Available Anywhere- Every Verse, Every Theme, Every Important Word. Thomas Nelson, 1992.

Spurgeon. The Spurgeon Study Bible: Notes. Holman Bible Publishers, 2017.

Brueggemann, Walter. First and Second Samuel. Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching. Westminster John Knox Press, 1990.

Bruce, F. F. The Canon of Scripture. InterVarsity Press, 1988.

Lamb, David T. 1–2 Samuel. The Story of God Bible Commentary. Zondervan Academic, 2020.

McCarter, P. Kyle. II Samuel: A New Translation with Introduction, Notes and Commentary. Anchor Bible, vol. 9, Doubleday, 1984.

Merrill, Eugene H. Kingdom of Priests: A History of Old Testament Israel. 2nd ed., Baker Academic, 2008.

Nelson, Richard D. First and Second Samuel. Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching. Westminster John Knox Press, 1993.

Noth, Martin. The Deuteronomistic History. Translated by David J. McCarthy, Fortress Press, 1981.

Rost, Leonhard. The Succession to the Throne of David. Translated by Michael D. Rutter and David M. Gunn, Sheffield Academic Press, 1982.

Waltke, Bruce K. An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach. Zondervan, 2007.

AFTER THE MESSAGE

After hearing today's message there may be a decision you have made and you want a pastor to connect with you. We want to make it easy for you. Just scroll to the bottom of this page and fill out the form and our pastor will contact you.