AIM: In all things, God is writing His story, for our good and His glory. I. Absalom - Attractive Enticing Enemy (15:1-12) Being alert to the enemy and knowing/believing the truth are needed to live wisely. II. David - Rejected Suffering King (15:13-16:14) God is a God who reverses- can take what is evil and use it for good. III. Absalom/David - To Whom will you be Loyal? (16:15-17:29) Decisions and actions today, are impactful for eternity.

I. Sin (11) Unchecked desires can lead to temptation, and if not avoided will lead to sin. II. Forgiveness and Grace (12:1–14) Humble confession and repentance lead to forgiveness and grace. III. Consequences of Sin (12:15–14:33) Jesus absorbs sin's punishments, He does not remove every consequence.

I. God Builds David's House (5:6-5:25) The King's house is built by God for the sake of His people. II. God Inhabits David's House (6:1-23) The King's house is blessed when a Holy God "lives" there. III. God Expands David's House (7:1-29) The King's house is being built for [of all people] me. The King's Household should be marked by: Careful Obedience; Humble Reverence; Joyful, Authentic, Passionate Worship; Surrender to the Builder

I. David's Responses to Saul & Jonathan's Death (1-2:7) As God's people, we grieve, lament, and seek guidance in the presence of our Perfect King. II. Opposing Kingdoms Failure (2:8-3:39) As God's people, we have His presence in the midst of the mess. III. Assassination & King David Reigns (4-5:5) As God's people, we run to Christ and His presence and remember the promise of Heaven. Closing Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obe-pNlv4ac

I. Where Do You Run When You are Afraid? (28) Run to Jesus; He is the presence of God and the Word of God. II. Where Do You Find Strength? (30) We need to be strengthened in the Lord. God protects that which He indwells, He gives wisdom and hope. III. Who Do You Follow? (31) Wait on God, trust in His plan.

I. The Choosing (18-20) Choosing loyoalty to Jesus does bring a cost (for now, but eternal gain). II. The Chasing (21-23) Chasing God's eternal kingdom involves EXPECTING and ACCEPTING wilderness times. III. The Waiting (24-26) Obeying God in the wilderness times involves WAITING and SURRENDER.

Chiastic Structure in 1 Samuel 4-7: https://opcmilford.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3.png I. Be Careful What You Wish For (8:1-22) How we live our lives, and our choices reflect our Faith in God. II. Losing Donkeys, Finding a Kingdom (9:1-27) How we live our lives, and our choices reflect our trust in our Sovereign God. III. Saul Appointed King (10:1-27) How we live our lives and our choices reflect our reliance on our All Sufficient God.

MAIN TRUTH: God is the Great Reverser I. Hannah (1:1-2:10) God gives His Kingdom to those who humbly ask for it. II. Eli & His Sons (2:11-3:1) God provides a good mediator for those who honor His sacrifice. III. Samuel (3:1-4:1) God speaks to those who long to hear & share His word.