2 Samuel - Chapter 9

In this chapter David seeks out Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul, and son of David's friend Jonathan.

In his commentary on this chapter David Guzik sets out the link to Jesus in this story:

David’s grace to Mephibosheth is a wonderful picture of God’s grace to us. We are Mephibosheth.

· We are hiding, poor, weak, lame, and fearful before our King comes to us.

· We are separated from our King because of our wicked ancestors.

· We are separated from our King because of our deliberate actions.

· We separated ourselves from the King because we didn’t know him or His love for us.

· Our King sought us out before we sought Him.

· The King’s kindness is extended to us for the sake of another.

· The King’s kindness is based on covenant.

· We must receive the King’s kindness in humility.

· The King returns to us what we lost in hiding from Him.

· The King returns to us more than what we lost in hiding from Him.

· We have the privilege of provision at the King’s table.

· We are received as sons at the King’s table, with access to the King and fellowship with Him.

· We receive servants from the King.

· The King’s honour does not immediately take away all our weakness and lameness, but it gives us a favour and standing that overcomes its sting and changes the way we think about ourselves.