David and Mephibosheth: Brought into Jerusalem (2 Samuel 9)

David and Mephibosheth, in 2 Samuel 9, is one of the most beautiful accounts in the Old Testament. When we read Scripture, we want to be David defeating Goliath or Elijah on Mount Carmel, but we are Mephibosheth. Mephibosheth was unable to walk because he was made lame through a fall, and spiritually speaking, we are unable to walk with God, because we have been made lame through the fall. Mephibosheth was condemned to die because he was descended from Saul, like we’re condemned to die because we’re descended from Adam. David sought Mephibosheth like God seeks us. David showed Mephibosheth kindness because of Jonathan, like God shows us kindness because of Jesus. King David brought Mephibosheth into Jerusalem, like King Jesus brings the spiritually lame into the New Jerusalem. Mephibosheth was adopted by the king, like we are adopted by the King.

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00:00 Sermon Notes for David and Mephibosheth: Brought into Jerusalem (2 Samuel 9)

06:44 Lesson One: Show ________________ to those who can’t return it (Luke 14:12-14).

15:05 Lesson Two: ________________________ was condemned to die because he was descended from Saul, like we’re condemned to die because we’re descended from Adam (2 Samuel 4:4, 1 Kings 15:29, 1 Corinthians 15:22).

21:25 Lesson Three: __________ sought Mephibosheth like God seeks us (2 Samuel 9:1-5, Romans 3:11, 1 John 4:19, John 6:44, 65).

27:17 Lesson Four: David showed Mephibosheth kindness
because of ________________, like God shows us kindness because of Jesus (2 Samuel 9:6-8 cf. 1 Samuel 20:15).

36:45 Lesson Five: Mephibosheth was adopted by the ________,
like we are adopted by the ________ (2 Samuel 9:9-13, John 1:12, Galatians 3:26, 1 John 3:1).

46:25 Lesson Six: King David brought Mephibosheth into Jerusalem, like King Jesus brings the spiritually lame into the ______ __________________ (2 Samuel 5:6-8, Galatians 4:26, Hebrews 12:22, Revelation 3:12, 21:2, 9, Isaiah 35:6, Jeremiah 31:8).

Family Worship Guide for David and Mephibosheth: Brought into Jerusalem (2 Samuel 9)

Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions:

Day 1: Luke 14:12-14, 2 Samuel 4:4, 1 Kings 15:29, 1 Corinthians 15:22—Who should we invite to dinner? Who shouldn’t we invite to dinner? Is this completely literal? Why was Mephibosheth condemned to die? Describe the parallels this has for us.

Day 2: 2 Samuel 9:1-8, Romans 3:11, 1 John 4:19, John 6:44, 65—What similarities do you see between the way David sought out Mephibosheth and God seeks us out? In your own life, how did God seek you out? In other words, how did He get the gospel to you; through a friend, coworker, or parent? Why was David kind to Mephibosheth, and what parallels does this have for us? Why has God shown you favor?

Day 3: 2 Samuel 9:9-13, John 1:12, Galatians 3:26, 1 John 3:1, 2 Samuel 5:6-8, Galatians 4:26, Hebrews 12:22, Revelation 3:12, 21:2, 9—What did David do with Mephibosheth after he brought him into Jerusalem? In what way ways does this look forward to what God does with us? How is the earthly Jerusalem a type of the New Jerusalem? In what ways are we “Spiritually lame”? Mephibosheth was so relieved to see the King David was okay. What encourages you and challenges you about his example in your relationship with Christ?

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