Download Lesson: 4.7.24 Class Notes – 2 Sam 18

LOOK:

David’s sorrow shows us that it isn’t enough that parents train their children to be godly; they must first train themselves in godliness. David suffered the consequences for not holding his children accountable for their wrongful actions and rebellion:

The soil came from David’s indulgent parenting.

The soil came from David’s sin with Bathsheba and murder of Uriah, after which God promised David: The sword shall never depart from your house, because you have despised Me, and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife… I will raise up adversity against you from your own house (2 Samuel 12:10-11).

The soil came from David’s own sinful indulgence of his passions and smaller rebellions against God, which sins and weaknesses were magnified in his sons.

Download Lesson: 3.17.24 Class Notes – 2 Sam 17

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There is no question that Ahithophel’s plan was the better of the two, but God in His providence saw to it that Absalom rejected it. Note Hushai’s psychological approach to suggesting that Absalom himself lead the army in battle. This appealed to the man’s vanity, but that vanity only led ultimately to his death.

Download Lesson: 3.10.24 Class Notes – 2 Sam 16

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Today, our Lord Jesus is despised and rejected of men, just as was David during the rebellion. It takes courage for men and women today to remain loyal to the King, but we can be sure that God will reward such loyalty when Jesus returns.

Download Lesson: 3.3.24 Class Notes – 2 Sam 15

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Let’s ask the Lord to help us walk with Him as king all day long in our lives. Let’s worship Jesus as king in every facet of our lives and to live to make His worth as king known among our circles of influence.

Download Lesson: 2.25.24 Class Notes – 2 Sam 14

LOOK:

2 Samuel 14 illuminates the complexities of family relationships, the dire consequences of unresolved guilt, and the power of forgiveness. Even in positions of leadership and power, David shows his human vulnerability and desire for familial love. However, his actions also demonstrate the cost of avoidance in dealing with personal guilt and responsibility. This chapter encourages us to seek reconciliation, admit our wrongdoings, and address our issues directly.