1. Introduction:
A. Tell the Story of David & Jonathon and consequently Mephibosheth. (1 Sam.18-2 Sam.9)2. Salvation Pictured In Mephibosheth: (Romans 15:4)
A. A covenant is made:
1. 1 Samuel 18:1-4 (David & Jonathan)
2. Hebrews 8:6 (Christ & God)B. Others are to receive benefit of the covenant:
1. 1 Samuel 20:14-17 (Jonathan s Family)
2. Romans 8:15-17; 1 John 1:9 (Christians)C. The death of one:
1. 2 Samuel 1:4 (Jonathan died)
2. 1 Peter 2:24; Romans 5:8 (Christ died)D. Covenant recipients are crippled:
1. 2 Samuel 4:4 (Mephibosheth)
2. Mark 2:17; Rom.3:23 (We are ill with sin)E. Recipients of the blessing are sought:
1. 2 Samuel 9:1 (David seeks Mephibosheth)
2. John 3:16 (God seeks us)F. An enemy and a fugitive:
1. 2 Samuel 9:4 (Mephibosheth)
2. Romans 5:10 (Us)G. Called before the judge:
1. 2 Samuel 9:5 (Mephibosheth is brought to David)
2. 2 Thessalonians 2:14 (We come before God; i.e. Saul)H. Fearful & distrusting:
1. 2 Samuel 9:6,8 (Mephibosheth)
2. Acts 2:37; 24:25 (Our Conviction)I. Undeserved loving-kindness:
1. 2 Samuel 9:9-11 (David towards Mephibosheth)
2. 1 Corinthians 2:9; (God towards us)J. Salvation explained:
1. 2 Samuel 9:7 (Mephibosheth s)
2. Romans 5:6-11 (Ours)K. Responding to the offer:
1. 2 Samuel 9:12,13 (Mephibosheth repents & obeys)
2. Romans 10:9,10; Acts 2:38 (What about you?)
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