The Book of 2 Samuel

Reader: Mel Truong
Preacher: Jonathan Smith
Music: Josh Hennesey

We begin our new series in the book of 2 Samuel in chapters 1-2. The previous king of Israel, King Saul is dead, along with his son, Jonathan. David’s response is to grieve the death of the man (Saul) who tried to kill him. He is then anointed king over Judah (the southern kingdom of Israel).
We’ll learn more about 2 Samuel and King David in general, and we’ll focus on the theme of ‘anointing’ which is central to the book.

Red Door is an Anglican Church in Melbourne, Australia.
We exist to be a community of people helping people make all
of life all about Jesus.

Preacher: Jonathan Smith

After failing to bring the Ark Of The Covenant to Jerusalem in the past, David learns from the past and transported the ark the way God instructed. After taking the first tentative six steps, he stopped and worshipped God.
Like us, David recognised that there is nothing he could do to stand in the presence of the Holy God, but in God's mercy and compassion, He has provided the way.

Red Door is an Anglican Church in Melbourne, Australia.
We exist to be a community of people helping people make all
of life all about Jesus.

Reader: Anne Miller
Preacher: Jonathan Smith
Music: Josh Henessey

David thought is was God's will for him to build God a temple. It wasn't. So, how do we discern God's will? Jonathan explores how we can discern God's will for our lives, but we also need to realise that we also need to act in faith, and if it isn't God's will, he will redirect our plans to his.
David wanted to build God a house but God redirected David's will to his own plan, which is far greater. Isn't this the same for us?

Red Door is an Anglican Church in Melbourne, Australia.
We exist to be a community of people helping people make all
of life all about Jesus.

Reader: John Hargrave
Preacher: Jonathan Smith
Music: Leslie Edis, Joanna Justus & Josh Henessey

David had God's heart in establishing the kingdom as a nation governed by God's law, and in dealing justly with his people. In his personal life, David was less consistent, but his merciful dealings with Mephibosheth bear witness to his godly heart.

Red Door is an Anglican Church in Melbourne, Australia.
We exist to be a community of people helping people make all
of life all about Jesus.

Reader: John Hargrave

Preacher: Jonathan Smith

Music: John & Bek Hudson, Joanna Justus

Today's message is hard, however it is in the Bible, so we need to navigate this hard truth and understand both why this story is there and what is its purpose.

The story of then rape of Tamar by her half-brother Amnon is full of evil. It proves that as a society, we are no different to the ancient Israelites. Sexual violence is too prevalent in our society.

Pastor Jonathan encourages people who have been affected by te evil of sexual violence to come to Jesus for healing and hope.

Red Door is an Anglican Church in Melbourne, Australia.

We exist to be a community of people helping people make all

of life all about Jesus.

Reader: Judy Carr

Preacher: Jonathan Smith

Music: Josh Henessey & Natalie Timbus

Today Pastor Jonathan compares the person King David was and what he was meant, to be to King Jesus. David was tempted and gave in to his sin; Jesus was tempted but did not. David was punished for his sin; Jesus was punished for ours.

Finally, David was pardoned from his sin because of the sacrifice he made; we are pardoned from our sins because of the blood bought sacrifice Jesus made.

Red Door is an Anglican Church in Melbourne, Australia.

We exist to be a community of people helping people make all

of life all about Jesus.