In SUDAN – under Muslim Sharia law Meriam Yehya Ibrahim 27 years old. Imprisoned at 8 months pregnant along with her 20 month toddler. She has refused to renounce her faith in Christ. Sentenced to 100 lashes for “adultery” because she is married to a Christian man, Daniel Wani Sentenced to death for “apostasy” for being a Christian

2 Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom

2 Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom The BIG Picture: God’s rule over all creation in Christ The Bible is the story of man’s rebellion against God’s perfect rule and God’s gracious commitment to restore that perfect rule through Jesus Christ. Book of Samuel – God promises to establish His rule over his people through his choice for King: Saul no, David yes.

2 Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom 1 Samuel 31 Death of Saul 1 David’s Lament 2-4 David - Judah Civil War 2-10 God establishes and blesses David as King God disciplines David His King Kingdom in God’s hand 5 David over all 6 Presence of God Covenant/Promise Kindness Wrath Kingdom Come Redemptive History

2 Samuel 8 Let your kingdom come

David’s Victories Extent of Saul’s Kingdom KINGDOM CONFLICTS AND CONQUEST LEAD TO PEACE 1-6, 13-14

2 Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom CONFLICT PRECEDS CONQUEST WHICH LEADS TO LASTING PEACE Revelation 17:14 They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful

2 Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom WHY was he successful in these conflicts? VICTORY IS FROM THE LORD And the LORD gave victory to David wherever he went. 6 & 14

2 Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom THE WEALTH OF THE KINGDOMS WILL BE USED TO WORSHIP THE LORD vs 7-12 Isaiah 60:11 Your gates shall be open continually; day and night they shall not be shut, that people may bring to you the wealth of the nations, with their kings led in procession. Revelation 21:24 By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it.

2 Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom SOME WILL COME PEACEFULLY IN RESPONSE TO GOD’S RULE v9,10 Isaiah 45:22,23 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:11-3

2 Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom THE IDEAL KINGDOM of RIGHTEOUSNESS and JUSTICE vs So David reigned over all Israel. And David administered justice and equity ( righteousness) to all his people. V 15

2 Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom THE IDEAL KINGDOM of RIGHTEOUSNESS and JUSTICE vs David appointed competent leaders Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the L ORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

2 Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom GOD WILL KEEP ALL HIS GOOD PROMISES TO HIS PEOPLE. Our hope of the blessed future life is based on his faithfulness and HE WILL DO IT! Let your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven…