2 Samuel for You: The Triumphs and Tragedies of God’s King (God’s Word for You | GWFY)
Overview
2 Samuel is a story of triumph and disaster, both personal and national. It is the account of the rise and fall and rise of a great king, David of Israel. But it is also the story of the God who rules his people, who forgives his people, and who promises to send the King whose greatest fall will bring our eternal rise. This accessible, absorbing expository guide opens up this book for new and mature Christians alike. It is less academic than a commentary, making it a great resource for personal devotion, as well as useful for leading small group studies or sermon preparation.
Top Highlights
“David’s focus has been on what he might do for God. But what really matters is what God has done for David” (Page 61)
“It’s not that God chose David because he was humble. It’s the other way round. David can rise above the opinion of other people because he knows he is chosen by God. It’s precisely the same for us. We rise above the opinion of others to the extent that we believe ourselves to be God’s chosen children. David is not literally naked—he has removed his royal clothes. In other words, he’s not hiding behind his position. He doesn’t fear exposure because he’s confident that God views him with favour.” (Page 55)
“So the focus of God’s purpose moves from humanity to Israel to the king. But always the intent is to move back in the other direction.” (Page 68)
“One of the great tensions of the Bible is this: you can’t live with God, and you can’t live without him” (Page 50)
“Strike the rock’ (v 6). Moses brings down the rod of judgment on God. God takes the judgment that his people deserve. As a result blessing flows to the people. In this case it literally flows for water comes out from the rock to quench the people’s thirst (v 6).” (Page 149)
- Title: 2 Samuel for You
- Author: Tim Chester
- Series: God’s Word for You
- Publisher: The Good Book Company
- Print Publication Date: 2017
- Logos Release Date: 2020
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. 2 Samuel › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781784982003, 9781784981990, 1784982008, 1784981990
- Resource ID: LLS:GWFY10SA2
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-26T21:47:06Z
Dr. Tim Chester is a pastor at Grace Church, Boroughbridge, UK; a faculty member of Crosslands Training; and is the author of over 30 books. He has a PhD in theology and was previously Research and Policy Director for Tearfund UK. He has been an adjunct lecturer in missiology and reformed spirituality. Tim is married to Helen and has two daughters.