Sheltered by the King | 2 Sam. 9:1-13
About this episode
Pastor Jared Kress discusses the character of King David in relation to his treatment of Mephibosheth, emphasizing the importance of how we treat those who cannot benefit us.
Preached by Pastor Jared Kress on July 12, 2026 Main Idea: One of the strongest measures of character is how you treat those who cannot personally benefit you. When David became King, it would have been culturally acceptable to kill Mephibosheth, but he did the exact opposite. Challenge: How do you treat those who cannot directly benefit you? How far would you go to keep a promise? How do we see the gospel in Mephibosheth’s story? King David.... 1. Seeks Someone to ...
People in this episode
Host: Pastor Jared Kress
Topics covered
- character
- promise keeping
- gospel
- David and Mephibosheth
- treatment of others
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Sheltered by the King
Places: July 12, 2026
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