Absalom plots, David prays. God shows up.

Joab cunningly brings Absalom back into the fold. David only goes halfway. 

A horrible act bears horrible reprisal.

David is faced with God's judgment and is challenged to make things with right with Him!

David sins,sins, and sins again. 

The Ammonites refuse David's kindness and instead insult his servants. God intervenes. 

Davis shows God's mercy to someone who the world would say is an enemy!

David establishes his kingdom by God's power!

David wants to build a temple, the Lord wants to build David's legacy!

David brings the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem. But things go awry.