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Grace Rejected, Justice Displayed – 2 Samuel 10:1–19
Show Summary: In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we turn to 2 Samuel 10:1–19, where King David extends grace to Hanun—but his kindness is met with suspicion and hostility. This rejection leads to humiliation, war, and ultimately, God’s vindication of His people. Through Joab’s courageous leadership and the Lord’s sovereign justice, we see powerful truths that still shape how we respond when grace is misunderstood today.This passage challenges us to reflect on how we respond to God’s kindness—and how we walk in grace even when the world mocks or rejects it.🎧 Listen to the Audio:
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📖 Main Passage:
2 Samuel 10:1–19 (ESV)🧠 Episode Highlights:
- David’s kindness is rejected by Hanun
- Pride and paranoia turn peace into war
- Joab leads with courage and trust in God
- God displays His justice and power through conflict
- Gospel connection: Rejected grace, sovereign victory
📚 Key Verse:
“Be of good courage, and let us be courageous for our people… and may the Lord do what seems good to him.” – 2 Samuel 10:12
🧭 For Reflection:
- How do you respond when your intentions are misunderstood?
- Are you extending grace—even when it might be rejected?
- What does Joab’s trust in God teach you about leadership and faith?
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
