Main point. Forgive because God forgives. In this chapter, Absalom has run away after killing Amnon but Joab convinces David to allow him to return. At first, when Absalom returns, David does not allow Absalom in his presence, then after … Continued
Main Point: Man’s horrific state apart from God. In this chapter, one of David’s sons rapes his daughter, then two years later, another son kills the rapist son. What is interesting is that David messed up and experienced similar things, … Continued
Main Point: God is gracious. David repents of his sin and Nathan tells him that God has removed his sin from him and that he would not die. Also, Joab honors him by allowing him to take the credit for … Continued
Main point: So can so easily beset us.
Main point: A right view of the greatness of God will give a right view of the weakness of man and will result in the right kind of worship.
Main point: Right wrongs, even if the wrongs haven’t been done to you.
Main point: Obey God despite the outcomes.
Main point: Every victory is from God, so don’t act any better than anyone else.
Main point: The insufficient nature of man’s leadership.
Main point: Weakness of faith can come so soon and lead down a terrible road. Be on guard. Always trust God.