Introduction to the second book of Samuel, otherwise called the second book of the
kings.
The first book of Samuel closes with the death of Israel's first king, Saul.
The second book of Samuel records the reign of Israel's famous king,
David.
He ruled for forty years.
David, described in the Bible as a man after God's own heart, brings the nation
together, makes Jerusalem its religious and political capital, and then secures
the kingdom's territory.
God even promises that David's dynasty would endure forever.
However, a dramatic turning point in David's life occurs when he sins by
committing adultery and murder.
God's promise to David and his descendants was not revoked, but he is haunted for the
rest of his reign by family and national crises.
As you listen, notice David's godly qualities of faithfulness, patience,
courage, generosity, commitment, and honesty, as well as his godly sorrow
and broken heart.
Valuable lessons can be learned from David's sin and from his repentance.