Transformed by Grace
David Ireland
2 Samuel 9:1-13
1.0 Called to Walk in Grace (2 Sam. 9:1-13). P. 220
1.1 Jesus was full of grace and truth.
A) On two occasions the Scripture describe Jesus as being full of grace and truth. Why? [John 1:14 and John 1:17]
John 1:17--''For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.''
1. Grace is used as a descriptor of Jesus since He embodied ''God's kindness'' towards us undeserving humans.
Definition: ''The word grace means unmerited favor or kindness shown to one who is utterly undeserving....It is not merely a free gift, but a free gift to those who deserve the exact opposite.''
2. Truth because Jesus captured and represented the complete reliability of God. Truth is more than the absence of falsehood. Jesus is Truth.
John Piper said: ''Grace is not simply leniency when we have sinned. Grace is the enabling gift of God not to sin. Grace is power, not just pardon.''
2.0 We're Transformed by God's Amazing Grace.
2.1 Let's understand the story!
A) Describe David at this point in his life.
1. He's king of Israel. And, Israel at this juncture in history is one of the most powerful nations (if not THE most) having defeated the world's superpowers of their day: i) Edom and Moab; ii) the Ammonites and Philistines; iii) the Amalakites; and, iv) Zobah.
2. David had international fame from defeating all those nations and more.
3. David had favor with God since 2 Sam. 8:14 declared: ''The Lord gave David victory wherever he went.''
4. David also had favor with the people in his kingdom because 2 Sam. 8:15 says: ''David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.''
David's unusual request:
2 Sam. 9:3-''The king asked, 'Is there no one still left of the house of Saul to who, I can show God's kindness?''
Note: Kindness described in this text is of a quality usually reserved for close friends and family members; though the act c ...
David Ireland
2 Samuel 9:1-13
1.0 Called to Walk in Grace (2 Sam. 9:1-13). P. 220
1.1 Jesus was full of grace and truth.
A) On two occasions the Scripture describe Jesus as being full of grace and truth. Why? [John 1:14 and John 1:17]
John 1:17--''For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.''
1. Grace is used as a descriptor of Jesus since He embodied ''God's kindness'' towards us undeserving humans.
Definition: ''The word grace means unmerited favor or kindness shown to one who is utterly undeserving....It is not merely a free gift, but a free gift to those who deserve the exact opposite.''
2. Truth because Jesus captured and represented the complete reliability of God. Truth is more than the absence of falsehood. Jesus is Truth.
John Piper said: ''Grace is not simply leniency when we have sinned. Grace is the enabling gift of God not to sin. Grace is power, not just pardon.''
2.0 We're Transformed by God's Amazing Grace.
2.1 Let's understand the story!
A) Describe David at this point in his life.
1. He's king of Israel. And, Israel at this juncture in history is one of the most powerful nations (if not THE most) having defeated the world's superpowers of their day: i) Edom and Moab; ii) the Ammonites and Philistines; iii) the Amalakites; and, iv) Zobah.
2. David had international fame from defeating all those nations and more.
3. David had favor with God since 2 Sam. 8:14 declared: ''The Lord gave David victory wherever he went.''
4. David also had favor with the people in his kingdom because 2 Sam. 8:15 says: ''David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.''
David's unusual request:
2 Sam. 9:3-''The king asked, 'Is there no one still left of the house of Saul to who, I can show God's kindness?''
Note: Kindness described in this text is of a quality usually reserved for close friends and family members; though the act c ...
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