Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: These stories of deliverance are a reflective take on David’s whole kingship foreshadowing the king whose reign David’s was modeled after.  

1. The king who delivers his people from wrath (vv. 1-14)

a. The grace of sin revealed (vv. 1-2)  

b. The gruesomeness of atonement (vv. 3-9) 

c. The good of sitting with it (vv. 10-14)     

2. The king who defeats his people’s enemies (vv. 15-22)

a. Preserving the king (vv. 15-17)

b. Promises fulfilled (vv. 18-22)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: That the kingdom is still standing, in spite of the consequences of the returning king's sin, reminds us the Kingdom is the Lord's.

1. The kingdom is still standing amidst division (19:9-43)

2. The kingdom is still standing amidst rebellion (20:1-26)

Preacher: Michael Pagan

Big Idea: David’s tragic victory teaches us how the true king rules his kingdom

1. The King Who Loves His Enemies (18:1-5)

2. The King Who Dies On a Tree (18:6-32)

3. The King Who Weeps For The Lost (18:33-19:7)

4. The King Who Reigns Again (19:8)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: God’s sovereignty is a great solace in that no sin or sinner can thwart God’s kingdom plans. 

1. Enemies are sovereignly stuck fulfilling God's will (vv. 16:1-23)

2. Everything is encompassed in God's secret sovereignty (vv. 17:1-14)

3. Encouragement results when sovereignty is seen (vv. 17:15-29)

Big Idea: David's suffering in exile as a result of his sin anticipates the later suffering of the Son of David as a result of our sin. 

1. Rebellion couched in deceit (vv. 1-12)

a. Rebellion lurks behind the persuasiveness of a public persona (vv. 1-6)

b. Rebellion lurks behind the pretense of piety (vv. 7-12) 

2. Faith catalyzed in exile (vv. 13-37)   

a. Faith rises on the wings of friends (vv. 18-23)

b. Faith submits to what pleases God (vv. 24-29)

c.Faith is encouraged by answered prayer (vv. 30-37)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: What hopelessness there is for exiled sinners without a righteous King who is both just and the justifier.

1. A pretend parable (vv. 1-22)

2. A proud prodigal (vv. 23-33)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: Chaos in David’s house highlights the reality and consequences of David’s sin- as Yahweh said it would.

1. Like father’s sexual sin, like son’s (vv. 1-22)

a. Lessons from Tamar

b. Lessons from Amnon

c. Lessons from Jonadab

2. Like father’s murderous act, like son’s (vv. 23-39)   

a. Lessons from David

b. Lessons from Absalom

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: Even David, as covenant King, enters and retains Yahweh's kingdom by grace and grace alone.

1. The pursuit of grace (v. 1a)

2. The plans of grace (vv. 1b-7a)

3. The theology of grace (vv. 7-15a)

4. The grip of grace (vv. 15b-31)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: David’s fall is both a warning and a reminder that we, along with David, need the saving work of the sinless Son of David, Jesus. 

1. A Sensual Compromise (vv. 1-5)

2. A Slimy Coverup (vv. 6-25) 

3. A Straightforward Conclusion (vv. 26-27)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: Those who reject the kindness of King Jesus will be as successful as the nations are here.

1. Spurning His messengers (vv. 1-5)

2. Standing in His courage (vv. 6-14)

3. Subduing His enemies (vv. 15-19)