Three And One With Pastor Dominic Dinger

The Psalmist sings once last time. The distressed, indebted and discontented are now mighty men and their exploits are outlined for us. David does something he greatly regrets. And, the gospel spreads among the Gentiles.

After the death of Absalom, David returns to Jerusalem. Conflict ensues as Israel and Judah enter into yet another civil war. David avenges the Gibeonites, defeats the giants and God opens up the gospel to the Gentiles.

David endures news of betrayal, cursing and even stones as he continues on his way out of Jerusalem. Ahithophel’s advice is overturned. Overwhelmed, Ahithophel ends his own life. Absalom’s life is ended by David’s general Joab. And, we are introduced to another murderous man named Saul.

Amnon does something truly awful. Absalom ends up murdering Amnon for what he did. Tensions build in Absalom’s dysfunctional relationship with his dad, David, ending up in Absalom stealing the throne. And, the apostles encounter true and false conversions.

The Ammonites make a costly mistake in misinterpreting the kindness of King David. David makes a mistake of his own. Initially hiding his sin, until God helps him to confess by confronting him. And, Stephen stands in the power of the Holy Spirit.  

David wants to build a house for God. But instead, God establishes David’s house, forever. David continues to conquer the enemies of Israel. Because of a covenant, David is kind to a man named Mephibosheth. And, seven are chosen to serve.

Ishbosheth is murdered. Mephibosheth is introduced. David rules all Israel, fights and defeats the Philistines, twice, after inquiring of the Lord, twice. David learns to worship God in the beauty of holiness. And,Peter preaches the gospel once again, this time to the religious rulers.

An Amalekite announces the death of Saul. David is anointed king of Judah. Ishbosheth is appointed king of Israel. A long civil war ensues. And, in the face of persecution, the church prays for boldness to preach the word of God.

The Amalekites took everyone, everything and burned everything else to the ground. So David strengthened himself in the Lord and fought back. Saul is wounded in battle and tries to end his own life. And, Peter is given another opportunity to preach.

David’s double agent status is called into question. Saul seeks help from a spiritist. The princes of the Philistines do not allow David to fight with them. The Holy Spirit comes down. Peter stands up and, after preaching, about 3000 souls are added to the church.

Samuel, dies. David would have become a murderer if it weren’t for the wisdom and intercession of a courageous woman named Abigail. Saul continues to pursue David even after his teary request for a covenant. And, Jesus promises power with the promised Holy Spirit.

David flees from Saul hides in a cave. All the distressed, indebted and discontented gather to him there and he becomes their leader. Saul’s insecure insanity reaches new lows. And, Jesus restores Peter in a meaningful and masterful way.

Saul persecutes David. Jonathan helps David. David starts to run from Saul. Jesus defeats death, by rising from the dead, appears to Mary Magdalene, appears to the apostles and appears especially to Thomas.

David is anointed as king. A distressing spirit is sent to Saul. David takes on the greatest Philistine fighter, in the name of the Lord. Saul starts to resent David. And, after Jesus was tried He was beaten, crucified, died and was buried.

Saul presumes to be a priest, offering an unlawful sacrifice. Jonathan takes on the Philistines with only his armor bearer. Saul makes a series of foolish oaths and his incomplete obedience cost him the kingdom. And Jesus is betrayed, arrested and tried.

Saul is anointed king. Saul is proclaimed king. Samuel addresses the nation at Saul’s coronation. And, Jesus prays for Himself, His disciples and for US.

Samuel shows Israel how to truly seek God. Their humility is short lived. They eventually ask for a king, rejecting God as their current King. Saul is chosen as king. And, Jesus concludes the teaching portion of the time He had with His apostles before His betrayal.

Israel tries to use God like a magic amulet. God refuses to be used that way. The glory of the Lord departs from Israel. The Tabernacle is taken. God disrupts the enemies of Israel on His own. The tabernacle returns on its own. And, Jesus continues teach on what it means to abide in Him.

A broken heart, bitterness of soul, a vow, an answer, an open womb and a baby boy. A gift given back to God to serve God, to minister to God, to be a prophet of God, Samuel. And Jesus, pours out His heart for His apostles in their last meal together.

The Kinsman-Redeemer, the conflict, another thread in the scarlet thread of redemption leading up to our Savior and Jesus does what is reserved for the lowest of slaves as an example.