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David and mephibosheth. 1 Samuel 31:1-3 2 Samuel 4:4. David and Mephibosheth. 2 Sam. 9:1-3 1 Sam. 19:4; 20:14-16; 23:17, 18 Prov. 4:23; Matt. 15:19, 20. The importance of sacred associations of the past. David’s soul was touched by the memory of his friendship with Jonathan.
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David and mephibosheth 1 Samuel 31:1-3 2 Samuel 4:4
David and Mephibosheth • 2 Sam. 9:1-3 • 1 Sam. 19:4; 20:14-16; 23:17, 18 • Prov. 4:23; Matt. 15:19, 20
The importance of sacred associations of the past • David’s soul was touched by the memory of his friendship with Jonathan. • David’s character was shaped by the association of Jonathan.
“For Jonathan’s sake” • David remembered Jonathan’s good deeds (2 Sam. 9:4-7; Gal. 5:9, 10). • “For Jonathan’s sake” • 2 Cor. 4:5; Phile. 18, 19, 16; Mark 15:6, 7; Rom. 5:8; 2 Cor. 5:14
The importance of sonship “And if children, then heirs, heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ.” Rom. 8:17
What Must I Do to become a son/daughter of God? • How To Become A Child of God? • Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:10) • Believe Jesus is the Christ (John 8:24) • Repent of sins (Luke 13:3) • Confess Christ (Matt. 10:32-33) • Be baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) • Live a committed life (Rev. 2:10) • How To Be Restored Back To God? • Confess sin (James 5:16) • Repent and pray (Acts 8:22) • Renew your commitment (Rev. 2:4-5)