This past weekend at Eastbrook, we concluded our summer preaching series entitled “The Pursuit of God: The Life of David.” My message this weekend gathered up themes from the psalm of worship recorded in 2 Samuel 22 (which is also basically Psalm 18).
You can find the message outline and video below. You can access the entire series here. Join us for weekend worship in-person or remotely via Eastbrook at Home.
“Therefore I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name.” (2 Samuel 22:50)
The Focus of Worship (2 Samuel 22—first take)
Appropriate perspective on God and us
Paying attention to God
Paying attention to God amidst our life circumstances
Worshiping God—saying who God is and what God does—amidst our life circumstances
The Language of Worship (2 Samuel 22—second take)
David the warrior-king and psalmist-poet
Why poetry is the language of worship
Finding our voice in worship of God
Finding Our Own Song of Worship
Worship God as worthy
Worship God personally
Worship God communally
Worship with the saints forever
Dig Deeper
This week dig deeper in one or more of the following ways:
- Memorize 2 Samuel 22:2-3 or 22:31-37 or 22:47
- As you read 2 Samuel 22, write 4 headings on a piece of paper and make notes as you read which verses reflect these headings:
- Description of God
- Action of God
- Situation of David
- Action of David
- What would it look like to write your own psalm of praise to God for God’s goodness and work in your life? Use this resource to help you.
- Explore some or all of these resources:
- Eugene Peterson, Leap Over a Wall: Earthy Spirituality for Everyday Christians
- Robert Alter, The David Story
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