II Samuel 22:29-46 – Illustrations of God’s Goodness

Ø (read verse 29) What does light do? What happens if we try to walk through the house at night without any lights on?

Ø Read I John 1:5-7, I Peter 2:9, Matthew 5:14-16. Just as God is our light, we should serve as lights to those around us. We should stand out as being different because God has made us different by His grace and mercy. What does I Peter 2:9 say again? But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people… Literally it is “a people acquired,” some versions have “a people for His own possession”…as His people, we should reflect Him in our lives.

Ø (read verses 30-35) David talks here of the strength God provides for those who follow His perfect way. Read II Corinthians 2:14; Philippians 4:13; I Timothy 1:12.

Ø (read verses 36-43) Throughout this psalm, David attributes his success to God. He knew that he was not powerful enough by himself to overcome his enemies, and that God provided protection and strength.

Ø (read verses 44-46) Even when the Israelites turned against David, he was still protected by God because he was God’s chosen king. Ishbosheth, Absalom, and Sheba all failed in their attempts to overthrow David.