2 Samuel 9 “Trophy of God’s Kindness” “Trophy of God’s Kindness” Pg 275 In Church Bibles
Kindness = חֶסֶד checed [kheh·sed] 248 occurrences in the Bible (OT) 149 times “mercy” 40 times “kindness” 30 times “lovingkindness” 12 times “goodness” 17 Misc. “kindly”, “merciful”, “favor” “good” “goodliness”, “pity”
Kindness = חֶסֶד checed [kheh·sed] Loyal love Unfailing kindness Mercy – not getting what we deserve Grace – getting what we don’t deserve
Therefore you shall deal kindly with your servant, for you have brought your servant into a covenant of the Lord with you. 1 Samuel 20:8
And you shall not only show me the kindness of the Lord while I still live, that I may not die; but you shall not cut off your kindness from my house forever … So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David… 1 Samuel 20:14-16
Open up the skies of mercy Rain down the cleansing flood Healing waters rise around us Hear our cries Lord, let ‘em rise Repeat Kindness
It’s Your kindness Lord that leads us to repentance Your favor Lord is our desire
It’s Your beauty Lord that makes us stand in silence And Your love Your love is better than life