Forest Hills Baptist Church

Bringing glory to God by contending for His truth, multiplying servants of Jesus Christ, and caring for one another.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • New Here?
  • Connect
    • Hub Groups
    • Kids
    • Students
    • 1829
    • Wednesday Family Nights
    • Men
    • Women
    • Missions
    • ESL Conversation Class
    • Olivia’s Gift
  • About
    • Leadership
    • Beliefs
    • Service Times
    • Location
  • Resources
    • Live Stream
    • Sermons
    • RightNow Media
    • Documents and Forms
  • Give
  • The Path
  • Contact

Standing in the Gap, 2 Samuel 24:1-17

April 26, 2015 Leave a Comment

King David

Introduction

Text: 2 Samuel 24:1-17 – David takes a census, seemingly out of pride, to quantify the might of his army.

David’s “Other” Sin

  1. Remain vigilant in the midst of success snd prosperity.
  2. Maintain a sensitive conscience.David is unique in that when he is confronted with sin, he turns to God in repentance.This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme. (‭1 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭18-20‬ ESV)
  3. Be careful where you put your trust. Sports, music, money, career, significant other, etc – can all be gone in a moment.
  4. Agree with God about your sin.

The Real Issue

  • The people had sinned, not just David.
  • God sought an occasion to bring judgment against them.
  • David stepped forward to stand in the gap.
  • A sacrifice was offered in Jerusalem to make atonement for the people.

    Then Solomon began to build the house of the Lord in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the Lord had appeared to David his father, at the place that David had appointed, on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. (‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬ ESV)

    So Abraham called the name of that place, “The Lord will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided.” (‭Genesis‬ ‭22‬:‭14‬ ESV)

 

David’s Greater Son (Jesus)

Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?” And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it, and I began to weep loudly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look into it. And one of the elders said to me, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.” (‭Revelation‬ ‭5‬:‭1-5‬ ESV)

Media

Listen to the Podcast

Podcast

 

 

Sermon series: The Life of David: Shepherd. Poet. Warrior. Friend. KING. See all sermons in this series.

 

 

Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/_nigel/3166013122/

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: The Life of David Tagged With: Census, David, Joab

What to expect when you visit FHBC

FHBC Worship Team
We welcome you to join us for either of our services, and to come as you are!
Learn more about the atmosphere and worship service style at FHBC »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Watch / Listen Online

Podcast and Live Video Stream

The Path

The Path – Forest Hills Baptist Church

An online community where church members can connect with other church members, groups, events, and calendars.

Log on to The Path »

About FHBC

  • New Here?
  • Service Times
  • Our Faith
  • Our Leadership
  • Our Mission

Members

  • The Path
  • Online Giving
  • Photo Directory

COVID Guidelines

As of July 18, 2021, we are lifting all COVID guidelines.

Connect

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Forest Hills Baptist Church is a church in Grand Rapids, MI that focuses on gospel-centered teaching, worship, spiritual growth in the context of community, and reaching the world with the good news of Jesus Christ.

Forest Hills Baptist Church · 3900 E Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Copyright © 2023 · Log in