The Devotion Of Ittai 2 Samuel 15 13

The Influence Of Ittai – 2 Sam. 15 • He Was An Encouragement To

As A Loyal Servant, What Does Ittai’s Devotion Say. . . • Concerning The

Lessons From Ittai’s Devotion • It Was Tested. – David Was Fleeing & Could

Lessons From Ittai’s Devotion • It Was Worthily Displayed. – Deliberate Choice, Selfless Choice,

How Will A Christian’s Devotion To Christ Be Worthily Displayed? • Always Abounding –

Lessons From Ittai’s Devotion • It Was Approved & Rewarded. – David Accepted Him

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The Devotion Of Ittai 2 Samuel 15: 13 -23 q. A Gittite – A Philistine From Gath q. Became A True Believer In Jehovah q. Had A Spirit Of Loyalty To David While Others Were Abandoning And Betraying Him.

The Influence Of Ittai – 2 Sam. 15 • He Was An Encouragement To David v. 15 – “We Are Your Servants, Ready To Do Whatever My Lord The King Commands. ” • He Exhibited Selflessness & Generosity 19 – “Why Are You Going With Us? ” • He Was An Example Of Loyalty & Faithfulness v. 21 – “Surely In Whatever Place My Lord The King Shall Be, Whether In Death Or Life Even There Also Your Servant Will Be. ” v.

As A Loyal Servant, What Does Ittai’s Devotion Say. . . • Concerning The Type Of Servant Of Christ You Are? • Concerning Your Loyalty & Devotion To Christ? Like David, Christ Has Some Who Will Not Remain Loyal To Him. – John 6: 66 -69

Lessons From Ittai’s Devotion • It Was Tested. – David Was Fleeing & Could Not Make Any Promises – 2 Sam. 15: 20 – Those Who Follow The Lord Will Be Tested. • • The Lord Endured Many Difficulties & Trials So Will His Disciples – Luke 9: 57 -58; 14: 25 -33 It Is Easier Not To Follow The Lord – Matt. 7: 13 -14 Others Forsake Him – Jno. 6: 66; Mrk. 14: 50; 2 Tim. 4: 10; 2 Pet. 3: 17

Lessons From Ittai’s Devotion • It Was Worthily Displayed. – Deliberate Choice, Selfless Choice, Before God, Whole-hearted. – Consider Other Examples: • • • Building Tabernacle – Exo. 25: 1 -2; 36: 5 -7 Ruth Caring For Naomi – Ruth 1: 16 -17; 2: 11 -12 Building The Temple – 1 Chron. 29: 5, 9 – Our Devotion Is Before God – Matt. 10: 32 -33; Rom. 10: 10

How Will A Christian’s Devotion To Christ Be Worthily Displayed? • Always Abounding – 1 Thes. 4: 1 • Without Reservation – Matt. 6: 24; Rom. 12: 11 • In All Circumstances – Php. 1: 20 Anything Less Is Unacceptable Devotion Luke 9: 57 -62; Matt. 19: 21 -22

Lessons From Ittai’s Devotion • It Was Approved & Rewarded. – David Accepted Him & Made Him A Leader 2 Sam. 18: 1 -2 – Christ Rewards Loyal Devotion: • John 12: 26 • Matt. 25: 21