GIVING HONOR (MEPHIBOSHETH) (3 OF 7)
by Jeff Strite
Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13
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Giving Honor (Mephibosheth) (3 of 7)
Series: Children's Stories (Part 2)
Jeff Strite
2 Samuel 9:1-13
(David chose to invite Mephibosheth to the king's table and took care of all his needs. Why would he do this and what can we learn from his example? Check out these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.)
We've been looking at a number of ''children's stories'' from the Bible this summer. I finally get a turn to share what has become one of my favorite stories because of how it's been connected to the week of church camp at the Ark, where Jeff and I have been faculty. I'll talk more about that later.
Now, when I was at a different church camp, I would make a deal with the 5th-6th grade boys in my cabin. I'd offer the same offer today, but some of you may take me up on it. When it came time for lights out, I would tell a Bible story that maybe isn't as well-known, we'd pray, and then we'd go to sleep. If they did a good job, I'd tell another story the next night. Only once in 5 years did I not get to tell one of the stories. I got to tell a story like this- (read or tell the events of 2 Samuel 9:1-13).
There are a few angles from which I want to look at this narrative. First, is the historical event that took place. Now, back in the time when David became king, it was typical for the new king to get rid of all potential rivals. They would seek out relatives from the previous regime and take them out before a rebellion could begin. But not David, he seeks out Mephibosheth, invites him to the king's table, and sets him up for life. Why would he do this, why give honor to the grandson of the man who tried to kill him?
I believe David remembered the promise he made to Jonathan. Back when Saul was king, he hired David as an armor bearer. God had sent an evil spirit to torment Saul after he had disobeyed God and David would play the harp to soothe Saul. But with the many victories David had in battle, Saul became jealous and tried multiple tim ...
Series: Children's Stories (Part 2)
Jeff Strite
2 Samuel 9:1-13
(David chose to invite Mephibosheth to the king's table and took care of all his needs. Why would he do this and what can we learn from his example? Check out these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.)
We've been looking at a number of ''children's stories'' from the Bible this summer. I finally get a turn to share what has become one of my favorite stories because of how it's been connected to the week of church camp at the Ark, where Jeff and I have been faculty. I'll talk more about that later.
Now, when I was at a different church camp, I would make a deal with the 5th-6th grade boys in my cabin. I'd offer the same offer today, but some of you may take me up on it. When it came time for lights out, I would tell a Bible story that maybe isn't as well-known, we'd pray, and then we'd go to sleep. If they did a good job, I'd tell another story the next night. Only once in 5 years did I not get to tell one of the stories. I got to tell a story like this- (read or tell the events of 2 Samuel 9:1-13).
There are a few angles from which I want to look at this narrative. First, is the historical event that took place. Now, back in the time when David became king, it was typical for the new king to get rid of all potential rivals. They would seek out relatives from the previous regime and take them out before a rebellion could begin. But not David, he seeks out Mephibosheth, invites him to the king's table, and sets him up for life. Why would he do this, why give honor to the grandson of the man who tried to kill him?
I believe David remembered the promise he made to Jonathan. Back when Saul was king, he hired David as an armor bearer. God had sent an evil spirit to torment Saul after he had disobeyed God and David would play the harp to soothe Saul. But with the many victories David had in battle, Saul became jealous and tried multiple tim ...
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