2 Samuel 14-15

Scripture – 2 Samuel 14-15

Observation – 

• 2 Samuel 14:1-24 - Joab intercedes for Absalom
• 2 Samuel 14:1-3 - Joab’s plan to reconcile David and Absalom.
• 2 Samuel 14:4-11 - The woman of Tekoa tells a story of one son dead and another son threatened with death.
• 2 Samuel 14:12-17 - The woman of Tekoa applies her story to David and Absalom.
• 2 Samuel 14:18-20 - David asks the woman of Tekoa if Joab prompted her.
• 2 Samuel 14:21-24 - Absalom returns to Jerusalem but not to David.
• 2 Samuel 14:25-33 - Absalom meets with his father.
• 2 Samuel 14:25-27 - Absalom's handsome appearance
• 2 Samuel 14:28-32 - Absalom is refused audience with the king.
• 2 Samuel 14:33 - David receives Absalom
• 2 Samuel 15:1-12 - Absalom’s deceptive take-over.
• 2 Samuel 15:1-6 - Absalom steals the hearts of the men of Israel.
• 2 Samuel 15:7-10 - Absalom plans the overthrow of David’s kingdom.
• 2 Samuel 15:11-12 - Absalom makes his government
• 2 Samuel 15:13-37 - David escapes with the help of faithful friends.
• 2 Samuel 15:13-18 - David flees Jerusalem
• 2 Samuel 15:19-23 - David’s faithful friends.
• 2 Samuel 15:24-26 - David’s submission to God's rebuke
• 2 Samuel 15:27-29 - David sends the priests back to gather information.
• 2 Samuel 15:30 - David on the Mount of Olives
• 2 Samuel 15:31-37 - David hears of Ahithophel’s betrayal.

Examples to follow – Have good friends like David. Believe that God will continue to help you.

Examples to not follow – Betraying your friends.

Sins to avoid – Betrayal

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – God is working for you, even if it might not seem like it.

Prayer – Dear God. I know that in the future, when things are bad, you will protect me and help me. You are my fortress and I can hide in you. Amen.