The Great God Who Saves
Click here to read II Samuel 22:1-20
II Samuel 22 - Is a gross display of power
II Samuel 22 - Psalm 18
I. Learn a Lesson about Poetry
David uses poetry on purpose we should not just pass by the poetry. But truly read through and identify the purpose of using poetry.
II. A Lesson about Personalization
There are differences between II Samuel 22 and Psalm 18. Because II Samuel is a personal reflection for David Psalm becomes a song that others can sing.
In Acts the apostles weren't just concerned with what they said but how they said it.
The things we do and the way we do it matters. David was willing to do whatever through God to reach others in a way that connects with them. Understanding is not enough. Believing is not enough. David did not just know but had experienced salvation. Do you personalize the scripture?
III. Lesson about Prayer
Isaiah 64
We are in the same position as David, Do we see that?
If we lived in v. 5-6 we would live like v. 4 and 7
IV. Lesson about Danger
We have been fed a line if we live right nothing bad will happen.
v. 5,6 is part of being a follower of Christ
Worship doesn't really have anything to do with our mood - no matter what God is worthy to be praised. This is fact, even when we aren't "into" the worship.
Worship is engaging
V. Lesson about Perspective
When God hears our cry he comes racing to us.
David was good at finding God in everyday life. There weren't giant miracles per say but David saw God in almost every little thing.
David is living out faith - This is the way real way Christians talk
VI. Lesson about Praise
v. 20 WOW blows me away, David delighted God in what He did... Do I pursue delightment in God.
This poetry falls short of reality - Jesus came to earth from Heaven as a baby - He came as a common man.
Christ humbled himself (that alone is a thought provoking statement) and died on a cross.
Christs work is way more impressive than any other work.
