2 Samuel 19-21
1. Kingdom of Man vs Kingdom of God (Chapter 19)
     a. Man’s Kingdom is divided and, ultimately, hopeless
     b. God’s Kingdom is perfect and united in Jesus, the True King
          i. Isaiah 11:6-9,
          ii. Revelation 19:11,
          iii. PRAYER:
               1. Focus on God and His Perfect Plan
                    a. Commit your worry, your flesh, your attitude, the chaos of this world, to His control.
                    b. Remember that His ways are perfect
               2. Focus on His coming kingdom and the power of Jesus Christ.
                    a. His Kingdom is Perfect
                    b. His Kingdom is Everlasting
               3. Praise Him
                    a. For His promises
                    b. For His Spirit 2. What Sin Destroys, Jesus Restores (Chapter 20)
     a. Sin always destroys and has consequences
     b. Jesus is the perfect King who overcomes and restores what sin destroys
          i. 1 John 1:9,
          ii. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19,
          iii. PRAYER:
               1. Acknowledge your sin before God
                    a. Seek His ways instead of selfish desires
                    b. Ask for Him to reveal sins in your life that you don’t recognize.                   
              2. Acknowledge the Power of God
                    a. His victory
                    b. His plan
              3. Praise Him
                    a. For His Son Jesus
                    b. For Restoration 3. The Battle Against Sin(Chapter 21)
     a. Man’s battle with sin is real
          i. Ephesians 6:12,
     b. God’s battle with sin is over
          i. Ephesians 6:13-18a,
          ii. 1 Corinthians 15:55-57,
          iii. PRAYER:
               1. Focus on Victory in Jesus
                   a. Eternal
                   b. Gives Peace and Rest
              2. Focus on His Armor
                  a. Stand Firm
                  b. Have Confidence
              3. Praise Him
                  a. For His sacrifice for us
                  b. For the assurance of our salvation
                  c. For complete victory