_Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house._ THE KING’S PROPOSAL I. David’s proposal. 1. A noble purpose. 2. A generous purpose. 3. A purpose commended by the prophet. II. God’s disapproval of David’s proposal. 1. God knows all our purposes. 2. God often hinders the accomplishment of ou... [ Continue Reading ]
_Thus saith the Lord of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote._ GOD IN PERSONAL LIFE I. God elevates men from the lowest to the highest station in life. II. God helps men to do the work for which they are elevated. 1. By His constant presence. 2. By continual victories. III. God honours men fo... [ Continue Reading ]
_But I will settle him in Mine house and in My kingdom for ever._ THE EVERLASTING ESTABLISHMENT I. First of all, let us offer a word or two upon the kingdom. Much is written in Scripture about kingdoms and empires. 1. That the “house” or the “kingdom” which Jehovah claims as His own is a kingdom w... [ Continue Reading ]
_Who am I, O Lord God, and what is mine house, that Thou hast brought me hitherto?_ THE GREATNESS OF DIVINE FAVOURS I. They infinitely surpass human desert. II. They fill all times from remotest past to distant future. III. They spring from sovereign mercy. IV. They are beyond all human compreh... [ Continue Reading ]
_And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O Lord._ A MODEL OF DEVOUT THANKSGIVING I. Over what he rejoices. 1. Over great blessings received. 2. Over yet greater blessings promised. II. In what spirit he regards these favours. 1. As utterly undeserved by himself. 2. As the gift of God’s... [ Continue Reading ]
_Therefore now, Lord, let the thing that Thou hast spoken concerning Thy servant._ TRUE PRAYER It is-- I. Grounded on God’s promise. II. It regards God’s honour solely (1 Chronicles 17:24). III. It ascribes all to God’s free grace. IV. It appeals to God’s faithfulness. V. It receives the fuln... [ Continue Reading ]