30. David’s final words ( 2Samuel 23:1 - 7)

v1–7 is David’s final words. This is what God spoke to him explicitly or implicitly, i.e., what he learned throughout his life’s journey. Three ways to describe how God works: sovereign selection and promise, working through intimacy, blessings for those who fear the Lord, and the uselessness of the evil

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read 2Samuel 23:1 - 7


Q1. Find the verses showing God’s sovereign selection and promises.

‘The God of Jacob’ (v.1), ‘The God of Israel’ (v.3), ‘the Protector of Israel’ (v.3), ‘a perpetual covenant with me’ (v.5).


Q2. The one who lives in reverence of God is like the ( ) of morning. God ( ) delivers me and brings ( ) I desire to fruition. However, evil people are like ( ), which are tossed away because they cannot be held in ( ).

The one who lives in reverence of God is like the ( light ) of morning. God ( always ) delivers me and brings ( all ) I desire to fruition. However, evil people are like ( thorns ), which are tossed away because they cannot be held in ( the hand ).




Also, these show that God works in intimacy with His chosen one: ‘The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me; His word was on my tongue’ (v.2), ‘He always delivers me’ (v.5), and ‘My dynasty is approved by God’ (v.5). 

This passage shows that God pours out His Spirit upon the chosen one so that the desires of that person’s heart become the very desires of God. In this way, when that person’s longing is fulfilled, it is actually the will of God being accomplished. 

When we surrender our hearts to be the temple of the Holy Spirit, His desires become our desires. And when what we long for is fulfilled, we rejoice. The Lord also rejoices, and this joy is one the world cannot understand or take away. Therefore, surrender your heart fully to the Lord, just as David did. Then God will work through you to bring His kingdom into reality.


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