Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 8:1-18

Outline:

1. Defeated
2. Made Different
3. A Distinct Dominion

Reflection Questions:

1. Do you find God’s Word “hard to stomach”? Jesus claims that all Scripture is
   ultimately about Him (Luke 24:25-27, 44ff) …Think of 5 ways in which the “hard to stomach” passages teach us about Jesus.
2. Do you have a “strong sense of justice”? Consider 3 ways in which your sense of
   justice is weak and pathetic compared to God’s.
3. How does Christ’s decision to subdue you to Himself have a liberating effect on your life?
4. What’s your favorite thing about Christ’s Dominion?