First Lesson: 2 Samuel 5:1-12

Theme: The God who establishes Kingdoms

Exegetical Note
This account of David’s becoming king over Israel as well as Judah, the latter of which he had ruled for more than seven years, is not entirely clear and seems to contradict some details of the version in 1 Chronicles 11. Nevertheless, the theological point is clear (and spelled out in verse 12): it is God who has established this Kingdom, against all odds and certainly counter to the expectations of the Jebusites, the prior inhabitants of Jerusalem.

Call to Worship
Leader: Let us praise the God of David, for establishing in him the ancient Kingdom of Israel!
People: FOR IT WAS GOD WHO MADE DAVID A GREAT KING OVER THE PEOPLE OF ZION.
Leader: Let us worship the God of Jesus, for establishing in him the …