David’s Grace to Saul’s Grandson & Peter Heals a Lame Beggar | Day 157

What does radical grace look like when it meets human brokenness? Today on Day 157, we witness two breathtaking displays of compassion that illustrate the heart of God's Kingdom. In 2 Samuel, King David seeks out anyone left of the household of his former enemy, Saul. Instead of executing potential rivals—the standard practice of the ancient world—David pulls Jonathan's crippled son, Mephibosheth, out of hiding and seats him permanently at the royal dinner table.In the New Testament, we watch the power of the risen King flow directly through His disciples in Acts 3. Standing at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple, Peter and John meet a man lame from birth begging for money. Rather than passing him by or tossing him a coin, Peter declares, "Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee," healing him instantly in the name of Jesus and inviting a stunned crowd to look to the true Author of life.Today’s Scripture:📖 2 Samuel 9:1–10:19 – David demonstrates chesed (covenant kindness) by restoring all of Saul's land to Mephibosheth and treating him like his own son. In chapter 10, David tries to show kindness to the new king of the Ammonites, but his ambassadors are insulted and humiliated. This sparks a major war, forcing Joab and the army of Israel to fight a two-front battle against the Ammonites and Syrians, ending in a decisive victory for Israel.📖 Acts 3:1–26 – Peter and John encounter a lame beggar at the Temple gate. Peter commands him to walk in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and the man leaps up, praising God. As a crowd gathers in amazement at Solomon's Portico, Peter delivers a bold sermon, explaining that it was faith in Jesus—whom they delivered up but God raised—that made this man strong, calling them to repent so times of refreshing may come.📖 Psalm 70:1–5 – An urgent, passionate cry from David for swift deliverance: "Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Make haste to help me, O Lord!" He prays that those who seek his life would be turned back, while asking that all who seek God would rejoice and continually say, "God is great!"RESOURCES & READ-ALONG📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYKi8-_5xHGL_nFAZOthHtZhcb4CqW4ZF📖 Follow the Text (LEB): https://biblia.com/books/leb/🗓️ Download the Full Plan: https://www.biblica.com/resources/reading-plans/CONNECT & SUPPORT📧 Questions? Reach out to Scott: [email protected]🎁 Partner with our Ministry: https://huttobible.churchcenter.com/giving/to/go-pastor-support📩 Get Ministry Updates: https://scott-purcell.epistle.org/subscribeCREDITS & LEGALThe Lexham English Bible is used by permission. Copyright 2012 Logos Bible Software. Lexham is a registered trademark of Logos Bible Software.Music: "Be The Hero" by Pumpupthemind via Free Music Archive (CC BY 4.0).Keywords:2 Samuel 9, 2 Samuel 10, Acts 3, Psalm 70, Mephibosheth, kindness to Saul's house, Hanun insults David's men, lame man healed, Beautiful Gate, silver and gold have I none, Solomon's portico, times of refreshing, audio bible.