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1 | Being of sound mind... | Heb 9:17 | DocTrinsograce | 127588 | ||
To answer these questions, see the story in 2 Samuel 9. Here are some hints: David is a type of God, Jonathan is a type of Christ, and Mephibosheth is a type of the believer. Check out the Strongs definitions for the words Lodebar and Mephibosheth. 1 Samuel 18, 20, and 23 contain pertinent background information. | ||||||
2 | Being of sound mind... | Heb 9:17 | Country Girl | 127726 | ||
I know Mephibosheth was the son of Jonathan and that David took care of Mephibosheth, even as he was a cripple because of his feet. I see some parallels here but it's a little difficult to take this comparison much further. For example where's the qualifications for accepting God's/Jesus' gift from His Last Will and Testament? What are all the gifts that we might expect from Jesus' Will? There's no discussion of codicils. Is that not applicable in this topic/discussion? Who was the executor(s)? How did he/they determined who was truly qualified to receive the gift? Yes, interesting analogy but not quite complete. Please, enlighten me further. Blessings to you. Country Girl |
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3 | Being of sound mind... | Heb 9:17 | DocTrinsograce | 127800 | ||
This story is not an analogy. It is recorded for our edification. It's full import can only be understood in the light of the entire Word of God. David took care of Mephibosheth entirely as a consequence of David's covenant with Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:3). Nothing Mephibosheth could do would earn him a right to anything but death, since in that day and age, anyone who might lay claim to the throne was killed. His only "qualifications" were being of the house of Jonathan. Thus, Mephibosheth's place at David's table was only the result of the covenant. David was faithfully carrying out his obligation to the family of Jonathan. | ||||||
4 | Being of sound mind... | Heb 9:17 | Country Girl | 128050 | ||
I must admit, I'm a little confused. You were the one who linked this story of David and Mephibosheth to the original post about the whole process and leaving a will and having it properly executed. Can you enlighten me and explain why you linked these two ideas? It seems to me, my other questions are still valid and need answers. Your response, my friend? Blessings to you. Country Girl |
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