Why are We Here? How are We to Do So? The Two “Whats”
II. BRIEF EXPOSITION OF THE CHAPTER
Anointing David as King in Judah, 2 Sam 2:1-7 Abner Makes Ishbosheth King in Mahanaim, 2 Sam 2:8-11 A War Arises Between Israel & Judah, 2 Sam 2:12-32
III. BLESSED EXHORTATION FROM OUR TEXT
Ask with Clear Purpose A. David's example, v1 (1 Sam 16:13) B. David's opposition, vv8-11 (Eph 6:12) C. David's struggle, vv12-32 (Gal 5:17; 2 Cor 10:3-4)
Ask with Correct Motives A. ask in faith, Jas 1:6-8 B. ask not according to the flesh, Jas 4:2-3
Ask in Christ's Name A. the Lord's name, John 14:13-14 1. consistent with Christ's example a. at Lazarus' resurrection, John 11:41-42 (Jn 11:6, 13-14) b. in Gethsemane's garden, Matt 26:39 (Matt 16:21) 2. consistent with Christ's character a. John 8:29b 3. condition by Christ's presence a. John 8:29a; Heb 13:5 B. the Lord's blessing 1. transformed by Christ, Rom 8:28-29 a. in humility & obedience, Phil 2:8 b. in receiving spiritual nourishment, John 4:34 c. in pleasing our heavenly Father, John 8:29 2. testimony for Christ, John 17:20-21
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Jon Cardwell was saved by God’s grace on June 3, 1985 while serving in the military as a deep sea diver in the U.S. Navy. The call to ministry came 8 years later when he was invited to serve the Lord in the Philippine mission field. Jon’s entry into pastoral ministry came...
