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Hello Friends! I love to hear from you! Please send me a text message by clicking on this link! Blessings to You!In this episode, Dr. Jori discusses with her listeners  King David's kindness to Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul. Scripture References: 2 Samuel 9:7;  2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Samuel 1:1-18; 1 Samuel 31:1-6; 2 Samuel 9:1-7; 1 Samuel 20:14-17; 1 Samuel 24:20-22 Scripture translation used is the NASB “Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995, 2020 (only use the last year corresponding to the edition quoted) by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org”CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S OTHER PODCAST- The First Love ProjectHere is the video introducing the podcast on You Tube-https://youtu.be/PhFY1moDDmsHERE IS A LINK TO THE YOUTUBE PLAYLIST FOR FIRST LOVE PROJECThttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdaujk1npuKR0BLSkTlKyxmuxavrZQHM6&si=dC10K4Qdh0xMKElU FIND DR. JORI ON OTHER PLATFORMS https://linktr.ee/drjorishaffer DAILY MUSICAL DEVOTIONAL BY THE WORSHIP INITIATIVE:Text SING to 79316CHECK OUT THE DWELL AUDIO BIBLE APP:Click this link for my unique referral code.  I use this frequently. Such a wonderful audio bible app. https://dwellapp.io/aff?ref=jorishafferBIBLE STUDY TOOLS DR. JORI USES:Note: These contain  Amazon affiliate links, meaning I get a commission, at no extra cost to you,  if you decide to make a purchase through my links.Here is a link to some of my favorite bible study tools on Amazon:https://geni.us/cHtrfEMr. Pen Bible Journaling Kitshttps://lvnta.com/lv_PTrHSCogbRim4yhEDnhttps://lvnta.com/lv_mkaMOuGe6m4oHR88uqhttps://lvnta.com/lv_dgvsxOc99t663A628z  BOOKS OF BIBLE COLOR CHARTI made this chart as a helpful tool for grouping the collections of books or letters  in the Holy Bible.  The colors in the different sections are the ones that I use in my journals.  Books of Bible Chart (color) (4).pdf - Google Drive    LOOKING TO RETAIN MORE OF WHAT YOUR PASTOR IS TEACHING?              CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S SERMON REFLECTION JOURNALS! Sermon Notes, Reflections and Applications Journal/Notebooks by Dr. Jori. Click the links below to be directed to amazon.com for purchase. Or search “Dr. Jori Shaffer” on Amazon to bring these up.  https://amzn.to/418LfRshttps://amzn.to/41862EyHere is a brief YouTube video that tells about the Journal/Notebooks as well:https://youtu.be/aXpQNYUEzds   Email: awordforthisday@gmail.comPodcast website:  https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com  Support the show

Guest Preacher: Robbie Cortez | 2 Samuel 9 by Christ Community Church of Magnolia

20260906 ~ 2 Samuel ~ Like a Son 2 (2 Samuel 9) by Trinity Church Victor Harbor

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Share a commentA new king usually cleans house. David does the opposite. He calls for a nationwide search to find a living relative of Saul, the very house that once hunted him, and he names his motive without flinching: he wants to show “the kindness of God.” That single choice turns 2 Samuel 9 into a masterclass on grace, covenant love, and what it means to be welcomed when you expect to be rejected.We walk through the tension of the search, the slippery role of Ziba, and the haunting detail that the last heir is “crippled in his feet.” Instead of treating weakness as a deal-breaker, David's only question is the one grace always asks: where is he? From Lodabar, a nowhere place marked by barrenness and hiding, Mephibosheth is brought into the light, into the courtroom, and into a relationship he never could have earned. Along the way, we connect the story to the gospel, salvation by grace through faith, and the reality that we bring God nothing but need.The turning point is personal and stunning: “Do not be afraid.” David restores what was lost, gives what was never deserved, and repeats the promise like he wants it etched into memory: you will eat at my table always. It's adoption language, not mere charity, ending with the unforgettable image of a tablecloth of grace covering what you want to hide. If you've ever felt unwanted, inconvenient, or beyond help, press play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Share a commentA new king usually cleans house. David does the opposite. He calls for a nationwide search to find a living relative of Saul, the very house that once hunted him, and he names his motive without flinching: he wants to show “the kindness of God.” That single choice turns 2 Samuel 9 into a masterclass on grace, covenant love, and what it means to be welcomed when you expect to be rejected.We walk through the tension of the search, the slippery role of Ziba, and the haunting detail that the last heir is “crippled in his feet.” Instead of treating weakness as a deal-breaker, David's only question is the one grace always asks: where is he? From Lodabar, a nowhere place marked by barrenness and hiding, Mephibosheth is brought into the light, into the courtroom, and into a relationship he never could have earned. Along the way, we connect the story to the gospel, salvation by grace through faith, and the reality that we bring God nothing but need.The turning point is personal and stunning: “Do not be afraid.” David restores what was lost, gives what was never deserved, and repeats the promise like he wants it etched into memory: you will eat at my table always. It's adoption language, not mere charity, ending with the unforgettable image of a tablecloth of grace covering what you want to hide. If you've ever felt unwanted, inconvenient, or beyond help, press play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Share a commentA king goes looking for the family of his enemy, and what he plans to do with them flips every instinct about power on its head. We walk through 2 Samuel 9 and David's decision to show covenant kindness to Mephibosheth, the surviving son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul, a man hiding in fear and living with a disability he can't undo. Instead of asking who is worthy, David asks who is left, and that single question becomes one of the clearest pictures of biblical grace anywhere in the Old Testament. We also sit with a modern story that makes the theme painfully tangible: girls in the Mumbai region who were literally named “unwanted,” then offered a public chance to choose a new name. That idea of renaming opens the door to a deeper conversation about status change, moving from outcast to family, from enemy to friend, from worthless to priceless. Grace is not a reward for the helpful or impressive. It is love that is undeserved, unearned, and impossible to repay. Along the way we meet Ziba, the opportunist who tries to discourage the whole mission, and we talk about why there are always obstacles to grace. We trace Mephibosheth's childhood fall, connect it to the broader story of humanity's fall into sin, and lean into the New Testament language of being brought into God's family. The episode closes with David's stunning promise: “You shall eat at my table always,” a line that turns a feared rival's heir into a son-like guest. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. What part of the story most challenged the way you think about grace?Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Share a commentA king goes looking for the family of his enemy, and what he plans to do with them flips every instinct about power on its head. We walk through 2 Samuel 9 and David's decision to show covenant kindness to Mephibosheth, the surviving son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul, a man hiding in fear and living with a disability he can't undo. Instead of asking who is worthy, David asks who is left, and that single question becomes one of the clearest pictures of biblical grace anywhere in the Old Testament. We also sit with a modern story that makes the theme painfully tangible: girls in the Mumbai region who were literally named “unwanted,” then offered a public chance to choose a new name. That idea of renaming opens the door to a deeper conversation about status change, moving from outcast to family, from enemy to friend, from worthless to priceless. Grace is not a reward for the helpful or impressive. It is love that is undeserved, unearned, and impossible to repay. Along the way we meet Ziba, the opportunist who tries to discourage the whole mission, and we talk about why there are always obstacles to grace. We trace Mephibosheth's childhood fall, connect it to the broader story of humanity's fall into sin, and lean into the New Testament language of being brought into God's family. The episode closes with David's stunning promise: “You shall eat at my table always,” a line that turns a feared rival's heir into a son-like guest. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. What part of the story most challenged the way you think about grace?Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

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2 Samuel 9-10; 1 Timothy 4-5

This lecture focuses on 2 Samuel 9 and the story of David's kindness to Mephibosheth. David asks whether anyone from Saul's family is still alive so that he can show kindness for Jonathan's sake. Ziba, Saul's servant, tells him about Jonathan's son Mephibosheth, who is crippled in both feet and living in Lodabar.Mephibosheth is brought before David and expects danger, but David tells him not to be afraid. He restores Saul's land to him and invites him to eat regularly at the king's table. The chapter emphasizes that Mephibosheth receives this honor not because he earned it, but because of David's promise to Jonathan.The lecture compares this story to the plot of Les Miserables, especially the bishop's grace toward Jean Valjean. It presents David's action as a picture of shocking mercy and as a larger pattern of God's kindness toward people who are not in a position to claim it.The sermon then connects the story to broader biblical teaching about grace. It says that people may try to earn grace through religious effort, or treat it as entitlement and grow attached to the gifts more than to God himself. Mephibosheth's later appearances in 2 Samuel are used to show different responses to grace, including gratitude, contentment, and dependence.The lecture ends by stressing that God seeks people out, desires intimate relationship, and invites them to his table. David's example is presented as reflecting God's own character: showing undeserved kindness, restoring, and calling people to live in grateful response.

Explore how King David's unexpected act of covenant grace toward Mephibosheth reveals the transforming power of God's hesed. Discover how receiving unearned mercy compels us to drop our walls, embrace our shared weakness, and extend forgiveness to others.

In this message Pastor Jason explores 2 Samuel 9 and the powerful story of King David and Mephibosheth. Examining the radical kindness and covenant love David extends to the line of Saul, we see a picture of how God's grace operates in our own lives. Though Mephibosheth had no claim or standing at the royal table, David proactively sought him out, restored his inheritance, and invited him to dine at the king's table continuously. This sermon reminds us that despite our spiritual brokenness and shortcomings, God extends an invitation for us to take a seat at His table through His steadfast love and grace.(00:00) - Introduction & Context of 2 Samuel 9 (01:40) - Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 9 (05:11) - Mephibosheth Didn't Belong at the Table (10:17) - Proactive & Radical Love (16:52) - We Are Mephibosheth (25:42) - A Seat at the Lord's Table (27:11) - Taking a Humble Posture Before God (29:23) - Rejoicing in the Lord's Provision (33:01) - Inviting Others to the Table (36:20) - Invitation & Preparation for Communion  David: Faith, Failure, and the Pursuit of GodDavid is one of the most well-known figures in Scripture—a shepherd, a warrior, a king, and a man after God's own heart. But his story is not just one of victory; it is also marked by failure, brokenness, and repentance. In this series, we'll walk through the life of David to discover what it means to pursue God in every season—when we are chosen, when we are tested, when we fail, and when we are restored. Series Memory Verse – Psalm 63:1"O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water."Pastor Jason Foreman preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

In this message from Friendship Church's Shakopee Campus, Pastor Kenny explores 2 Samuel 9 and the story of King David and Mephibosheth. Framing the sermon around the fundamental question, "Whose table do you eat at?", Pastor Kenny contrasts the world's fast fixes and exclusive demands with the table of covenant grace set by the King. Mephibosheth—living in the obscurity of Lo Debar, crippled in both feet, and carrying the shame of Saul's house—could do nothing to earn a place at David's table. Yet David sought him out, extended divine kindness (hesed), and adopted him as one of his own sons. This passage serves as a vivid picture of God's supernatural grace: Jesus seeks us out before we even know to ask, offering us a permanent place at His table regardless of our weakness or brokenness. (00:00) - - Opening Prayer & Transition to Pastor Kenny (00:19) - - Reading of Scripture (2 Samuel 9:1–13) (03:20) - - Prayer before the Message (04:32) - - Sermon Introduction & Outline Overview (05:05) - - Illustration: "Whose table do you eat at?" (McDonald's, Manny's, or Shabbat) (07:27) - - The Shabbat Table: Identity, Relationship, and Grace (11:12) - - The "Lo Debar" Table: Covenant Kindness (2 Samuel 9:1–4) (15:22) - - The King Sets the Table: "Do Not Fear" (2 Samuel 9:5–8) (18:18) - - A Table That Changes Everything: Mephibosheth's Transformation (2 Samuel 9:9–13) (23:18) - - Accepting Grace: Salvation as a Free Gift (Romans 5:8, John 15:16) (28:21) - - Pointing to Christ: Jesus as the Ultimate Table of Grace (30:49) - - Invitation to the Table & Preparation for Communion (32:34) - - Closing Prayer David: Faith, Failure, and the Pursuit of GodDavid is one of the most well-known figures in Scripture—a shepherd, a warrior, a king, and a man after God's own heart. But his story is not just one of victory; it is also marked by failure, brokenness, and repentance. In this series, we'll walk through the life of David to discover what it means to pursue God in every season—when we are chosen, when we are tested, when we fail, and when we are restored. Series Memory Verse – Psalm 63:1"O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water."Pastor Kenny White preaches from the Shakopee Campus.

Join us as we look at grace personified in the Old Testament from King David to Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth.

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Today on Sound Doctrine, pastor Jeff Johnson returns to Second Samuel, and in chapter nine we notice a marvelous display of kindness... a divine kind of love. Stand by for great encouragement! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29?v=20251111

Rev. Patrick Donohue

Peter Reeves taught that revival doesn't begin with striving but with a fresh revelation of God's kindness. Using the story of Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9, he showed that God's kindness seeks us out in our brokenness, restores what has been lost, and invites us to His table—not because we've earned it, but because of His grace. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

 Eating at the King's Table David has spent chapter after chapter fighting battles, securing Israel's kingdom, and establishing justice throughout the land. Then, in one of the most beautiful scenes in Scripture, the warrior king asks an unexpected question: "Is there anyone still left…to whom I can show kindness?" (2 Samuel 9:1) That question becomes a picture of the gospel itself. David searches for Mephibosheth—the forgotten, crippled son of Jonathan—who has spent years hiding in Lodabar, a place whose very name speaks of barrenness and want. Expecting judgment, Mephibosheth instead receives mercy. David restores his inheritance, welcomes him into the royal family, and gives him a permanent place at the king's table. His standing is transformed not because of anything he has done, but because of David's covenant love for Jonathan. This story ultimately points beyond David to Jesus Christ, the greater Shepherd King. Like David, Jesus seeks those who cannot come to Him on their own. He finds the broken, speaks peace over their fears, restores what sin has stolen, and welcomes them into His family by grace alone. The invitation of the gospel is not merely to visit the King's table occasionally, but to leave our own "Lodabar" behind and dwell continually in the presence of the King, finding daily nourishment through His grace while learning to depend upon Him even in our weakness.

Sunday Morning Message

Sermão ministrado pelo Rev. Luís Felipe com base em 2 Samuel 9.1-13. Igreja Presbiteriana Redenção.

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Pursuing the Broken (2 Samuel 9:1-13) Nathan Thomason 

20 Proverbs 9-10; 2 Samuel 9-13; 19 Psalms 90-94; 66 Revelation 3-10

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Throughout the Old Testament, we meet men of varying backgrounds who set out to obey the Lord and deliver God's people. Time and again, God's people rejoice and revel in their hero, but inevitably, these men fall and are shown to be sinful. There is none righteous, no not one. David is no exception, and his lust for another man's wife begets more and more sin. Luxury and boredom turn into lust, which turns to an abuse of power, then adultery, then deception, then second-hand murder. Though he tries to hide his sin by sinning further, the Lord will not allow the sin of Israel's king to go unpunished. 2 Samuel 9 - 1:12 .  2 Samuel 10 - 4:06 .  2 Samuel 11 - 9:26 .  Psalm 79 - 15:17 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

2 Samuel 9-10; 1 Timothy 4-5

A stand-alone sermon from 2 Samuel 9.Speaker: Gregory W Mathis.

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Daily Evening Prayer (4/18/26) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalms 93-94; 2 Samuel 9; 1 Peter 2; Metrical Psalm 17:1-31 To just plea and sad complaint, attend, O righteous Lord, And to my pray'r, as 'tis unfeigned, a gracious ear afford. 2 As in thy sight I am approved, so let my sentence be; And with impartial eyes, O Lord, my upright dealing see. 3 For thou hast searched my heart by day, and visited by night; And on the strictest trial found its secret motions right. Nor shall thy justice, Lord, alone my heart's designs acquit; For I have purposed that my tongue shall no offence commit.If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

The Loyal Love of God — 2 Samuel 9 Sermon from April 12, 2026 – Seth King, Discipleship Minister

Kingdom Mercy (2 Samuel 9:1-13) Kelly Dotson

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“One day David asked, ‘Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?’” (2 Samuel 9:1 NLT) Mephibosheth was only five years old when his father, Jonathan, and his grandfather, Saul, were killed on the battlefield. Imagine, if you will, life as he had known it up to that point. The privilege and potential of his pampered life as a prince could not have prepared him for the hard life he would face in the future. Mephibosheth enjoyed life in the palace as a young prince, with people waiting on him hand and foot. He enjoyed the further blessing of being raised by his godly father, Jonathan. Life was good for this young boy. But there were dark clouds gathering in his world. In one moment, through no fault of his own, his entire life would change forever. His father, Jonathan, anticipated that things were going to change. That’s why he persuaded David to make an agreement to look out for his descendants after he was gone. He made David promise to show kindness to his family forever. David willingly made that promise, and he kept it. When news hit the palace that Saul and Jonathan had been killed on the battlefield, the nurse who was caring for Mephibosheth, in her frenzied state, dropped the little boy on the ground. As a result, he was crippled for life. Perhaps you’ve gone through hardships in your childhood. Maybe something traumatic has happened to you. Maybe you’ve been dropped in life, so to speak. Maybe you wonder if anything good can come out of your life. The answer is a resounding yes—thanks to God’s love, compassion, and mercy. Mephibosheth was dropped in life, but God intervened. In fact, God specializes in taking people who have been dropped and picking them up again. God prompted David to ask, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” (2 Samuel 9:1 NLT). And when David learned of Mephibosheth’s plight, he showed extraordinary kindness to the man who had suffered so much. Not only did David make sure that Mephibosheth was cared for and provided for, but he also made sure that his life had purpose and meaning. He gave Mephibosheth the land and servants of his grandfather. He invited Mephibosheth to dine at his table. Through David, God picked up the one who had been dropped. And if you’ve been dropped, God will do the same for you. This story from 2 Samuel 9 offers comfort to those in need. But it also presents a challenge and opportunity to God’s people. Though we aren’t bound by a promise as David was, we have a responsibility to reach out to people in need. We have the opportunity to be instruments of God’s love and compassion to lift those who have been dropped. Reflection question: What would caring for someone who’s been “dropped” look like in your life? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Original Date: 03/08/2026Rev. Ashley DusenberyReference Text:2 SAMUEL 9:1-131 And David said, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?” 2 Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David. And the king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” And he said, “I am your servant.” 3 And the king said, “Is there not still someone of the house of Saul, that I may show the kindness of God to him?” Ziba said to the king, “There is still a son of Jonathan; he is crippled in his feet.” 4 The king said to him, “Where is he?” And Ziba said to the king, “He is in the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, at Lo-debar.” 5 Then King David sent and brought him from the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, at Lo-debar. 6 And Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan, son of Saul, came to David and fell on his face and paid homage. And David said, “Mephibosheth!” And he answered, “Behold, I am your servant.” 7 And David said to him, “Do not fear, for I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan, and I will restore to you all the land of Saul your father, and you shall eat at my table always.” 8 And he paid homage and said, “What is your servant, that you should show regard for a dead dog such as I?”9 Then the king called Ziba, Saul's servant, and said to him, “All that belonged to Saul and to all his house I have given to your master's grandson. 10 And you and your sons and your servants shall till the land for him and shall bring in the produce, that your master's grandson may have bread to eat. But Mephibosheth your master's grandson shall always eat at my table.” Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants. 11 Then Ziba said to the king, “According to all that my lord the king commands his servant, so will your servant do.” So Mephibosheth ate at David's table, like one of the king's sons. 12 And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. And all who lived in Ziba's house became Mephibosheth's servants. 13 So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, for he ate always at theking's table. Now he was lame in both his feet. 

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