Church and Religion: 2023.09.24_kids
2 Samuel 23:8-39
The King's Mighty Men
Summary: Today we stop and give thanks to God for those who serve and lead among us as elders and deacons. Listen to the amazing story in 2 Samuel 23 of David's mighty men and their deeds. They loved and served their king! It reminds us that Jesus (the greater king!) is worthy of our whole lives. God calls all of us (not just leaders!) to be wholly devoted to king Jesus.
1. Zeal and courage
2. Worship and sacrifice
3. Weakness and grace
Verse: Revelation 5:13b “...To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!”
Questions for devotions and family worship:
1. What motivated the courage of David’s mighty men to risk their lives?
2. Why do you think David poured out the water that the men brought back from Bethlehem? What could we learn from this about our own service to King Jesus?
3. Most leaders in God's church do not feel like one of those mighty men. And yet what might this passage teach us about Jesus and our motives to serve him?
4. How can you pray for and encourage those who lead as elders and deacons in our church?
