TITLE:  David and Jonathan
TEXT:  Ephesians 2:4-7
PROPOSITION:  We are included in the New Covenant.
QUESTION:  How?
KEY WORD:  Understandings
READING:  Same

INTRODUCTION:

1. In trying to understand the idea of covenant – the example of Jonathan is important.
2. Our text – in Him, In Christ, together with him, seated with him, raised with him, walk with him, abide in Him, etc.
3. How can I be in Christ? John 15 (vine and branches)
4. The story is found spread throughout the story of Saul from 1 Samuel 17 – 2 Samuel 9

 Characters in this story

1. Saul – king, rebellion from God (1 Samuel 15)
2. Jonathan – son of Saul, heir to the throne
3. David – shepherd boy, son of Jesse
   1. He was anointed to be next king (16)
   2. He killed Goliath (17)
   3. Began to live in Saul’s house (18:1)

 Facts of the Story

1. 1^st Covenant – 1 Samuel 18:1-4 – Friendship developed, made a covenant (3)
2. 2^nd Covenant – 1 Samuel 20
   1. 20:1-5 – Saul hates David, See if I can come back
   2. 20:15-18 – Do not cut off kindness (hased), made a covenant (16)
   3. 20:42 – Between us – between our seed forever
3. 3^rd Covenant – 23:16-18 – J. to D. “You will be king, I shall be next to you”

 End of the story

1. Saul and his sons (including Jonathan) die in battle – 1 Samuel 31
2. David is anointed king – 2 Samuel 2:4
3. 2 Samuel 4:4 – Mephibosheth – dropped, lame for life
4. Now living in Lo Debar – Should be king – rightful heir to throne
5. 2 Samuel 9:1 – Remembers the covenant (1 Sam. 20:16, 42)
6. David asks – Is there any left of the house of Saul? – Mephibosheth
7. I want to go see him – Fear not (7) I come to show kindness (hased)

1. Restore the land of Saul – money in the bank
2. Live in the king’s house – eat at king’s table

8. Mephibosheth saw himself as a dead dog (8)
9. Ziba, Saul’s servant – 15 sons, 20 servants – all restored to the land of Saul (9-10)

 Learn some lessons:

1. Mephiboseth did not make a deal – not even born
2. Not earned, deserved
3. Mephiboseth was IN Jonathan
4. You (like Mephiboseth) have a choice –
   1. Accept the covenant
   2. Reject the covenant
5. God has made the offer – you are invited to the king’s table
6. All the land of God is yours

Will you accept or reject?