The Glorious Reign of Christ

• CONGREGATIONAL READING: 2 Samuel 23:1-39 *

I. END OF DAVID'S LIFE

David's Last Psalm, 2 Sam 22:1-52
David's Last Words, 2 Sam 23:1-39

• 1. the inspired words, vv1-3
• 2. the ideal kingdom, v4
• 3. the incredible grace, v5
• 4. the imminent judgment, vv6-7
• 5. the intrepid men of valor, vv8-39
     David's Last Acts, 2 Sam 24:1-25

II. ENCOURAGEMENT FROM DAVID'S LAST WORDS, 2 Sam 23:4

Our Testimony of Christ

• 1. light of the morning (salvation)
     --- a. Mal 4:2
• 2. morning without clouds (illumination)
     --- a. Psa 34:11; Mark 4:10-11, 33-34
• 3. clear shining after rain (sanctification)
     --- a. 1 Jn 1:8-9

Our Witness to Others for Christ

• 1. when the sun rises
     --- a. John 1:6-8
• 2. the tender grass springing out of the earth
     --- a. Deut 32:2

Our Eternal Expectation in Christ

• 1. light of the morning when the sun rises
     --- a. Rev 2:28