The second invitation is: Eat at my table. This command – or a reference to it – is repeated 4 times in this chapter: V7: You shall eat at my table always; v10: But Mephibosheth your master’s grandson shall always eat at my table; v11: So Mephibosheth ate at David’s table, like one of the king’s sons; v13: So Mephibosheth […]

As Mephibosheth falls on his face at the king’s feet, he expects only judgement. Instead he hears words that he would never forget as long as he lived. In fact, we could sum up David’s gracious invitation to Mephibosheth in this chapter in 3 commands. So what is the gospel as Mephibosheth hears it from David?3 commands:Don’t be afraid.Eat at […]

Melchizedek had reason to hide from the king because of who he was descended from. But he also had reason to hide from the king because he had nothing to offer him. Why? Because he was a cripple. Mephibosheth says in v6 ‘Behold I am your servant’. But even if David spared him – what sort of service would he […]