Share a commentA new king usually cleans house David does the opposite He calls for a nationwide search to find a living relative of Saul the very house that once hunted him and he names his motive without flinching he wants to show the kindness of God That single choice turns Samuel into a masterclass on grace covenant love and what it means to be welcomed when you expect to be rejected We walk through the tension of the search the slippery role of Ziba and the haunting detail that the last heir is crippled in his feet Instead of [... more]

Share a commentA king goes looking for the family of his enemy and what he plans to do with them flips every instinct about power on its head We walk through Samuel and David's decision to show covenant kindness to Mephibosheth the surviving son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul a man hiding in fear and living with a disability he can't undo Instead of asking who is worthy David asks who is left and that single question becomes one of the clearest pictures of biblical grace anywhere in the Old Testament We also sit with a modern story that [... more]

David's plight is marked by deception, betrayal, and opposition as he is forced into exile, with his kingdom hanging in the balance. His encounters with Ziba, Shimei, and Ahithophel reveal the complexities of his situation, and the future of his kingdom is uncertain. [... more]

David McGee teaches about the importance of not believing bad news about others, using the story of Mephibosheth and Ziba in 2 Samuel. He emphasizes the need to protect and support Godly relationships and friendships, and to not make decisions when we are upset. [... more]