Absalom's Revenge | 2 Samuel 13:23-14:33
We are currently in a teaching series called 2 Samuel: Broken and Beloved. The purpose of this series has been to learn about God, humanity, and the hope of the gospel. Recently we entered into the second section of the book, observing David’s decline and subsequent consequences. This week we are going to study 2 Samuel 13:23-14:33 and witness Absalom’s revenge. We will see how David’s family continues to decline when Absalom kills his brother Amnon in revenge for Tamar. Sadly this act leads to more dysfunction in the family—alienating father and son. Join us as we receive a warning about revenge and the refusal to reconcile with others.
David’s Lamentation | 2 Samuel 1
Recently, we have started a new series called 2 Samuel: Broken and Beloved. We are learning that 2 Samuel is a continuation of 1 Samuel. In this part of the story, the author focuses on David—the man after God’s own heart—as he becomes king. We see his flourishing as he obeys God, we see his decline as he disobeys, we observe the consequences that follow, and God’s mercy throughout. Most of all, we see how David points to a need for a greater king who will bring spiritual healing to His people. The purpose of this series is to learn about God, man, and the hope of the gospel. This week, we are going to study 2 Samuel 1 and observe the time when David learns about Saul’s death. We are going to see his attitude and reaction to the death of his enemy. Join us this week as we learn how to encounter death and pain in our lives.