The Main Things Are the Plain Things

King David called for a census that he imagined would bring pleasure, but instead, it brought pain and God’s wrath. Seeking to intervene on behalf of his people, David built an altar, offered sacrifices, and asked that he alone would bear the punishment. While much remains unexplained in this passage, Alistair Begg points out that God’s sovereign plan is revealed in His mercy as well as His wrath. Ultimately, only Jesus’ intervention can save us from ourselves, our sin, and God’s wrath.
Preached: 09/04/22
Scripture: 2 Samuel 24

[@eyeshablackdiamond]

“Neither age nor experience is a safeguard against pride”

[@beckyhofer4328]

A rich rich sermon. So good I listen to it two times in a row. Going over my notes. This is a keeper. Thank you Lord Jesus for your Word and depths of truth we find therein.

[@teegee3691]

Again, thank you for your faithful preaching of the Word. It lifts my spirit heavenward and delights my heart as I meditate on our wonderful God and Saviour while listening. Bless you

[@patrickkelly4286]

I love how you spend so much time reading the Word of God. I as a pastor so often just read the passage or verse that I am preaching on. I think I am going to change that.

[@michaelart4878]

🙌 ONE LORD,GOD AND SAVIOUR OF US ALL 🙌 ALLELUIA 🙌 A-MEN' 🌹

[@georgiabulmer294]

To my Christian family. Where do we go next? Cannot wait to study a new book in the Bible. Thank you so much Pastor Begg. God sure is using you to teach us His Word!

[@mitchelljimeno3564]

Praise The Lord!

[@fredcourtney03]

Amen Bro Begg! A true servant of the Lord! You sir are unfortunately an endangered species😢. A pray there will be many more to pick up your mantle and preach Truth!

[@patriciahorelick6450]

Thank you Pastor for showing me this chapter in a whole new light…

[@toddradfordjr.3669]

Wonderful sermon Pastor Begg, so grateful for you & the TFL Ministries staff! 📖🙏🏻🕯️✝️

[@Judithestears]

He wakes me up at 3 in the morning so often...so thankful.

[@arlenecalderon8392]

Amen 🌹 🕊 me 2

[@jmdurham100]

Praise God for the excellent sermons given by Pastor Begg! All with the Word of God imbedded!

[@joanbenjamin6345]

Another wonderful pastor often says " if you can't say amen, say ouch". Ouch. Blessings, thank you, and shalom.

[@beckyhofer4328]

“ The fuller be our cup of joy, the steadier the hand required to hold it.” Wisdom!

[@ktl4539]

Father, thank you for brother Alistair. He so rightly divides Your word and points us to Jesus.

[@acooper6956]

"The place" is still important! It's from there that Jesus will rule & reign for 1000 years.. the Millenial Reign!

[@robertkadow3367]

Great sermon

[@KelliHarrah]

When Alistair raps mid-sermon "You're a walking contradiction; partly truth and partly fiction".

[@brianabuzzell1226]

Lols

[@HeartofWorship]

Thank you Pastor Begg for your faithful preaching of God's Holy Word! May the Lord continue to bless your ministry and your family abundantly!

[@chrisby777]

Yet another sermon delivered with such clarity. Thank you so much Pastor Begg for your firm and yet gentle delivery of every sermon I have heard from you. Oh how I wish I could find a church with a man of God like yourself preaching truth.

[@vivianembery4588]

Me too sister 💫

[@reinab8168]

Thanks for posting another great sermon

[@jameswatson33]

Thank you 🙏

[@Judithestears]

This fit me too tee, and the enemies words to David sound like what I’ve heard all day...working not to listen and believe our Lord...thank you for this message on little old and discouraged woman back in the woods...

[@stephanjoubert1087]

Love your indepth preaching pastor ....Bless U & your family ..greetings from Pretoria,South Africa 🇿🇦

[@sandrafarley3965]

Our faithful beloved truth for life God bless your faithfulness

[@MC-cz6ni]

Thank you pastor Alistair for your faithful respect to The Word of our Lord.

[@user-uq8ep1br2y]

Wonderful teacher

[@MariaRodriguez-zw5eg]

Pastor Begg, GRACIAS Y PAZ🙏

[@arlenecalderon8392]

Amen 🌹 🕊 Pastor Allister, I wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry so God had it happen his way, and I did both when you mentioned, Can I go? Why can't I? Don't ask, 'cause I said No! It reminded me of my beloved Mother. She truly disciplined 7 girls myself being the eldest and now I understand the word Why? was not to be questioned by a mom who wanted to protect her children. Amen 🌹 🕊 Shalom.

[@auntiekategz4912]

Yes! In his wrath, he shows mercy. I was shown mercy! Praise the Lord.

[@vivianembery4588]

Ty,for helping me love our Heavenly father more,and more and I can understand more fully when I read God's word.ty,for your spirit thru,christ.Amen

[@steffanhelle8332]

144 likes.... 🥰 Going going...gone ! Thank you pastor Begg, cheers & God bless You and yours !

[@chmtnwmn58]

Oh my word. I have to tell you - this message (11 months after being taught) was one for me and where I am RIGHT NOW in my life. Long story but suffice it to say I LOVE how God works and who He is - not a living soul KNOWS this battle of mine, this place I'm in but my Father does. He led me to 2 Sam 24 this morning and I couldn't let it go; sought teaching because I knew there had to be "nuggets" in it otherwise He wouldn't have taken me to such a seemingly unrelatable scripture. I needed this, perfect all knowing God knew that and I'm so grateful for Pastor Begg but mostly for the Holy Spirit who ministers to us when we don't know anything but to SEEK HIM. Glory!!!

[@elizabethadendorff8369]

Amen Salvation belongs to the Lord🙏🏻. Thank you for your message pastor Alister. Mercy shown to us when we meet Jesus. The one and only Saviour, Jesus, Jesus.

[@SP-fh2np]

God punishes? I am faithful that HE guides . Free will and choice.

[@watchwomanwarrior7776]

🥰🙏

[@Judithestears]

Does the anger of the Lord stay kindled? I left a ministry when I was 25 with little son in tow. I know the Lord had spoken that I stay. 3 women stood in the doorway as we walked away, and the one in the middle screamed “you’ll burn in Hell!” 😭😭😭 I gave up on people and ignored the scriptures for over 2 years. Repented, was so very sorry and look at my life now and see tatters. I have tried to “be Christ like”. I’ve followed Him closely with a couple stumbles. So sorry. I need to go read this. See, I married an unbeliever in Folsom Prison. Everyone in our area shuns husband. Therefore I’m shunned. Been in this valley for 43 years... I turn to the Lord daily, help and healing. And I love Him so much. I just feel so lost and lonely=like I can never be forgiven for that time. Especially as I look at the remnant of my life.

[@beckyhofer4328]

Praying for you now🙏🏽

[@Judithestears]

@@beckyhofer4328 Thank you. It’s been a struggle lately. Two sons gone in 10 years. Mother and sister just before. And a years ago diagnosed with osteoporosis so sever I fractured 9 vertebrae before they found it. Can’t get to church du to roads breaking Every time I get just to a doc appt. don’t mean to be a crybaby, just so much to do (box of Bibles and tracks ready and prayers go up for Friend daily, but rare fellowship is still lonely and doubt creeps in. Thank you again.

[@ktl4539]

The years that the locust have eaten, God will restore. Joel 2.

[@Judithestears]

@@ktl4539 🙌🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@teegee3691]

Don't let the lies of the devil draw you away from the faithful promises if God; Pss 23 & 91. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Prayers and Blessings to you and yours.

[@Mike-ny6sf]

The main things are the plain things. That's why I don't spend much time in the book of Revelation. If anything is not plain it's that book, and yet many preachers and teachers w1rite books pretending to explain what is not plain to anybody.