1. The Devotion Of Ittai 2 Samuel 15:13-23  A Gittite – A Philistine From Gath  Became A True Believer In Jehovah  Had A Spirit Of Loyalty To David While Others Were Abandoning And Betraying Him.

2. The Influence Of Ittai – 2 Sam. 15 He Was An Encouragement To David v. 15 – “We Are Your Servants, Ready To Do Whatever My Lord The King Commands.”He Was An Encouragement To David v. 15 – “We Are Your Servants, Ready To Do Whatever My Lord The King Commands.” He Exhibited Selflessness & Generosity v. 19 – “Why Are You Going With Us?”He Exhibited Selflessness & Generosity v. 19 – “Why Are You Going With Us?” He Was An Example Of Loyalty & Faithfulness v. 21 – “Surely In Whatever Place My Lord The King Shall Be, Whether In Death Or Life Even There Also Your Servant Will Be.”He Was An Example Of Loyalty & Faithfulness v. 21 – “Surely In Whatever Place My Lord The King Shall Be, Whether In Death Or Life Even There Also Your Servant Will Be.”

3. As A Loyal Servant, What Does Ittai’s Devotion Say... Concerning The Type Of Servant Of Christ You Are?Concerning The Type Of Servant Of Christ You Are? Concerning Your Loyalty & Devotion To Christ?Concerning Your Loyalty & Devotion To Christ? Like David, Christ Has Some Who Will Not Remain Loyal To Him. – John 6:66-69

4. Lessons From Ittai’s Devotion It Was Tested.It Was Tested. –David Was Fleeing & Could Not Make Any Promises – 2 Sam. 15:20 –Those Who Follow The Lord Will Be Tested. The Lord Endured Many Difficulties & TrialsThe Lord Endured Many Difficulties & Trials So Will His Disciples – Luke 9:57-58; 14:25-33So Will His Disciples – Luke 9:57-58; 14:25-33 It Is Easier Not To Follow The Lord – Matt. 7:13-14It Is Easier Not To Follow The Lord – Matt. 7:13-14 Others Forsake Him – Jno. 6:66; Mrk. 14:50; 2 Tim. 4:10; 2 Pet. 3:17Others Forsake Him – Jno. 6:66; Mrk. 14:50; 2 Tim. 4:10; 2 Pet. 3:17

5. Lessons From Ittai’s Devotion It Was Worthily Displayed.It Was Worthily Displayed. –Deliberate Choice, Selfless Choice, Before God, Whole-hearted. –Consider Other Examples: Building Tabernacle – Exo. 25:1-2; 36:5-7Building Tabernacle – Exo. 25:1-2; 36:5-7 Ruth Caring For Naomi – Ruth 1:16-17; 2:11-12Ruth Caring For Naomi – Ruth 1:16-17; 2:11-12 Building The Temple – 1 Chron. 29:5, 9Building The Temple – 1 Chron. 29:5, 9 –Our Devotion Is Before God – Matt. 10:32-33; Rom. 10:10

6. Christ Draws Men To Devotion Why Are Men Drawn To Christ?Why Are Men Drawn To Christ? –John 6:68-69; 2 Cor. 5:14-15; 1 Cor. 15:58 Some Are Willing To Risk All For HimSome Are Willing To Risk All For Him –Matt. 4:20-22 / 19:27 – Disciples Left All Christ Is Worthy Of Our SacrificeChrist Is Worthy Of Our Sacrifice –Mark 10:29-30; John 13:17; Acts 11:23 David Was Able To Draw Men To Devotion 2 Sam. 23:13-17 Brave Men Determined To Risk All David Was Not Worthy Of Their Sacrifice

7. How Will A Christian’s Devotion To Christ Be Worthily Displayed? Devotion Of Our Bodies –1 Cor. 6:19-20; Rom. 12:1-2; 6:11-13,19 Devotion Of Our Substance –Prov. 3:9; 1 Cor. 16:2 Devotion Of Self –Mark 8:34-38; Luke 14:33

8. How Will A Christian’s Devotion To Christ Be Worthily Displayed? Always Abounding – 1 Thes. 4:1 Without Reservation – Matt. 6:24; Rom. 12:11 In All Circumstances – Php. 1:20 Anything Less Is Unacceptable Devotion Luke 9:57-62; Matt. 19:21-22

9. Lessons From Ittai’s Devotion It Was Approved & Rewarded.It Was Approved & Rewarded. –David Accepted Him & Made Him A Leader 2 Sam. 18:1-2 –Christ Rewards Loyal Devotion: John 12:26John 12:26 Matt. 25:21Matt. 25:21