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God builds David's army as skilled warriors and leaders join him, fulfilling his promises to his chosen king. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-12-1-22-trust-the-god-who-keeps-his-promises

God is so gracious to us sinners that we get to live our lives for His glory forever! You can only serve one of two masters. If we serve sin, the wages that it pays are death. It gives an illusion of freedom, but it is a cruel taskmaster that always enslaves. But when we become servants of Christ, we now have life and true freedom. We don't have to live in the shame of the past; we have the blessing of having the Holy Spirit within us. We get to live our life in Christ, going a different direction. We can enjoy this gift and promise of God. Do you love Jesus and desire to be like Him? Follow Him and walk in the freedom He provides!

When Christ died, the veil of the Temple was torn in two, from the top to the bottom. This exposed the Holy of holies and removed the barrier that separated it from public access. The Temple and its accompanying worship appealed strongly to the physical senses. But we, as New Testament believers, have put away those childish things. The Levitical worship system was full of types and shadows that we don't need anymore, because we have Christ Himself. Let us pray for grace that we may be included among the number of His true worshipers.

God gathers David's mighty men to strengthen his kingdom in fulfillment of his promised word. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-11-10-47-trust-the-lord-who-establishes-his-king

God gives David Jerusalem and establishes his kingdom for Israel's good, even as David's sin shows his need for grace. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-5-6-16-trust-gods-grace-1-chronicles-11-4-9

Israel's elders willingly covenant with David and anoint him king, fulfilling God's promise through Samuel. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-11-1-3-rest-in-jesus-our-shepherd-king

All Israel anoints David king at Hebron, fulfilling God's promise as the elders make a covenant with him. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-5-1-5-trust-the-promised-king

This sermon addresses the theological objection that living under grace rather than law leads to lawlessness, affirming that grace does not license sin but empowers holy living. The central argument posits that believers are slaves to whom they obey, choosing between the death that results from sin and the righteousness that flows from obedience to God. The message highlights the deliverance from sin through the doctrine of the gospel, urging gratitude for God's grace which justifies and transforms the believer. It concludes with a call to present one's entire being as an instrument of righteousness, emphasizing that true freedom in Christ leads to a life of holiness and service to God's glory.

David condemns the assassination of Ish-bosheth and establishes his throne in justice rather than political advantage. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-4-1-12-follow-the-king-of-righteousness

David mourns Abner publicly, and Israel recognizes he did not intend Abner's murder. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-3-31-39-trust-gods-plan-in-troubled-times

Joab kills Abner in revenge for Asahel's death, and David condemns the murder and its guilt. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-3-22-30-reject-revenge-pursue-gods-justice

As David's house grows stronger, Abner defects from Ish-bosheth amid political intrigue, while David's own choices expose human sin. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-3-1-21-trust-gods-promises-amid-human-failure

David's and Ish-bosheth's forces clash at Gibeon, where Asael dies and David's men prevail. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-2-12-32-trust-gods-promises-in-the-battle

Are you ready for the new life that you have in Christ? That doesn't always mean that life will be great, but you do have a new King that you can serve with joy. Sin does not have dominion over us any longer. We will still battle with it, and it's hard; but it's not our master. And our King knows our frailties and deals graciously with us. If you are in Christ, you have the choice as to whether to serve Jesus or sin. Are you using your body and your gifts to serve the King of kings? We are called to be under the lordship of Christ. As a beloved child of God, we get to present ourselves and all that we have to the service and orders of King Jesus. He didn't redeem us so that we can still be a slave to sin. Who will you serve?

You are going to serve someone or something. The question is: who or what is it? If you are in Christ, you get to decide if you will walk in according to the old man of sin, or if you walk in the ways of Christ. If we try to live in our own strength, we will certainly fail. It's not enough to just hate sin; we must love Jesus instead. We will continually be fighting sin, but He must be our chief joy and desire! Jesus really died, and He really rose from the dead, and He will never die again. That's our proof that we are no longer slaves to sin. Death and sin do not have dominion over Christ; and since we are in Him, they have no dominion over us either. We may now consider ourselves to be dead to sin, and alive as a new creation in Jesus. Who will you love more: the old man of sin, or the Lord Jesus?