As we learned last Lord’s Day, the story of David and Mephibosheth, found in 2 Samuel 9, is one of the most moving events in the life of Israel’s greatest king. And we established the fact that this amazing drama provides us with a wonderful Old Testament portrait of the mercy and love we have received through our Lord Jesus Christ. This coming Sunday, we will get into the details of David’s unique relationship to this crippled son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul. Our text will be 2 Samuel 9:6-13.

As you read and meditate upon this passage, let me ask you to look for some important details which we will explore together on Sunday.

First, notice Mephibosheth’s rather brutal self-assessment in verse 8.

Second, take note of David’s gracious four-fold promise to Mephibosheth:

Restoration of his land in verse 7
A seat at the king’s table in verse 7
All of the wealth of Saul’s former kingdom in verse 9
The privilege of reigning over his own servants in verse 10

Third, consider how all of this beautifully foreshadows what has happened to us by means of the unfailing grace and love of God our Father, which has been freely granted to us in His Beloved Son.

I can’t wait to explore God’s Word with you this week!