David’s Mighty Men

Feb. 10, 2001                                 Northwest Bible Church

2 Samuel 23:8-39

David’s Mighty Men

INTRO

The Holy Spirit has recorded their names and given them prestige and honor for several reasons:

1) They inspire us to marvel at their achievements.

2) They motivate us to imitate them.

3) They teach us that life in the kingdom of God involves war.

1.  AN OVERVIEW OF DAVID’S MIGHTY MEN
2.  The Three (2 Samuel 23:8-17):  Josheb-basshebeth (Adino), Eleazar, Shammah.
3.  The Thirty: (2 Samuel 23:18-39).
4.  THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE KINGDOM THEN AND NOW.
5.  Differences in the ______________ entity of God’s people.
6.  Differences in the nature of the ____________.
7.  Differences in the tactics of ____________.

III.  CHRIST’S MIGHTY MEN

F_______________  -  Heb. 11:1-2, 6, 32-40.

A________________  - 2 Cor. 10:3-5; Eph. 6:10-18

I_________________ -   see Eleazar (2 Samuel 23:9-10).

T________________ - James 1:2; 1 Pet. 1:6

H________________ - Prov. 29:23; James 4:6; 4:10

1) All victories belong to God (2 Samuel 23:10-12).

2) Uriah the Hittite (2 Samuel 23:39).

CONCLUSION