Preparing for Sunday

Has God's Kindness Changed You? 

In 2 Samuel 9, David seeks out Mephibosheth—not to harm him, but to show him covenant kindness for Jonathan’s sake. The forgotten, crippled descendant of Saul is living in exile in Lo-Debar, cut off, ashamed, and expecting judgment. Instead, he receives mercy. David restores his inheritance, removes his fear, and seats him at the king’s table “like one of the king’s sons” (9:11, ESV). This powerful story points beyond itself to a greater King. Like Mephibosheth, we were far off—spiritually helpless, alienated, and unable to save ourselves. Yet in Christ, God pursues us in covenant love (hesed), rescues us from death and exile, restores our inheritance, and gives us a new identity at His table. God’s kindness does not merely improve us—it changes us completely. The question is: Have we been changed? Soli Deo Gloria!

Big Idea: God’s kindness will change you completely. Have you
been changed?

Movement 1 – David remembers the covenant (1-3)

Movement 2 – David rescues the cripple (3-7)

Movement 3 – David raises Mephibosheth (8-13)

Preparation Questions: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

1. Do you recognize your spiritual condition apart from Christ—far off, helpless, and unable to secure your own standing before the King? How should this humble you?

2. How have you experienced God’s covenant kindness (hesed)
in your own life? In what specific ways has He pursued, restored, or seated you
at His table?

3. Has God’s kindness changed your identity? Do you live as one
who has been welcomed as a son or daughter—or do you still live as though you
are in Lo-Debar?

4. Has receiving such mercy shaped the way you treat others? Is
there someone toward whom God may be calling you to show covenant kindness,
even when it feels undeserved?