Rock Harbor Christian Fellowship
How the Mighty Have Fallen Part 3 - 2 Samuel 18:1-33
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Rock Harbor Christian Fellowship
1475 Quintana Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Big Idea: Love confronts sin and seeks redemption for those impacted by it.
I. Absalom’s Pride (vv. 1-18)
A. Absalom and his army meet David’s army, led by Joab, on the
field of battle, and the result is disastrous for Absalom, who is
no match against David’s forces. What has led Absalom to this
tragic end? There are many reasons, one is pride.
field of battle, and the result is disastrous for Absalom, who is
no match against David’s forces. What has led Absalom to this
tragic end? There are many reasons, one is pride.
B. We see Absalom’s pride in his:
1. Ambition (cf. 2 Sam. 15:1-6) – Absalom manipulated
people and situations to suit his desire for power.
people and situations to suit his desire for power.
2. Arrogance (cf. 2 Sam. 14:25-27) – Absalom was full of
himself and convinced of his right to the throne.
himself and convinced of his right to the throne.
3. Absence – Nowhere do we see Absalom seek God for
guidance or wisdom in his attempt to seize the throne.
guidance or wisdom in his attempt to seize the throne.
II. David’s Denial (vv. 19-33)
A. Despite Absalom’s treachery, David is heartbroken over his
son’s death, something any parent can understand. But while
Absalom was an adult who made his own choices, David must
also bear the weight of his own failures as a father.
son’s death, something any parent can understand. But while
Absalom was an adult who made his own choices, David must
also bear the weight of his own failures as a father.
B. We see David’s denial in that he did not:
1. Confront Amnon’s and Absalom’s sinful behavior (cf. 2
Sam. 13:21).
Sam. 13:21).
2. Comfort Tamar after she was violated (cf. 2 Sam. 13:21).
III. Our Heavenly Father’s Love (cf. Heb. 12:5-11)
A. No one enjoys correction, and it’s certainly not pleasant when it
occurs, but it’s necessary if we are to mature into the people
God has created us to be in Christ. In God’s discipline we see:
occurs, but it’s necessary if we are to mature into the people
God has created us to be in Christ. In God’s discipline we see:
1. God’s love for us (cf. Heb. 12:6).
2. That we are God’s children (cf. Heb. 12:7-8; 1 Jn. 3:1).
3. God’s training ground (cf. Heb. 12:11).
B. When we respond rightly to God’s correction, then we can
better reflect a Christlikeness that results in God’s righteousness
and peace in our lives.
better reflect a Christlikeness that results in God’s righteousness
and peace in our lives.
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