David the Fugitive

Summary

The sermon explores Jesus' teaching in Matthew 12 about the Sabbath and the story of David eating the showbread in 1 Samuel 21. It highlights how Jesus challenges the Pharisees' legalistic view of the law by emphasizing mercy over sacrifice and presenting Himself as Lord of the Sabbath. The sermon also examines David's time as a fugitive, his interaction with the priest Ahimelech, and his use of deception to survive, drawing parallels to Jesus as the fulfillment of the law. Ultimately, it stresses understanding God's character and the purpose of the law as a guide to Christ rather than a strict set of rules.