Moldable Jesus, Session 1

David Transfers the Kingdom to Solomon

I will quickly review what happens in 2 Samuel 19,20,21,22,23,& 24 and give these points aftereach chapter.

Chapter 19: Wise leaders balance personal emotions with responsibility to the people they lead.

Chapter 20: Rebellion and division bring destruction, but wisdom and peacekeeping can save many lives.

Chapter 21: Sin and injustice can have lasting consequences, but repentance and righteous action restore blessing.

Chapter 22: Gratitude and worship should follow God’s deliverance and blessings in our lives.

Chapter 23: Godly leadership and faithful teamwork accomplish great things.

Chapter 24: Pride and self-reliance lead to sin, but sincere repentance brings mercy and restoration.

I will transition to David transfers the Kingdom to Solomon

1. David Publicly Affirmed God’s Choice

1 Kings 1:5

1 Kings 1:29-30 … “As the Lord lives, who has redeemed my life from every distress, 30 just as I swore to you by the Lord God of Israel, saying, ‘Assuredly Solomon your son shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place,’ so I certainly will do this day.”

2. David Took Immediate Action to Establish Solomon

1 Kings 1:33-34

3. David Surrounded Solomon with Godly Counsel

4. David Charged Solomon to Walk with God

1 Kings 2:1-3

5. David Encouraged Solomon in His Weakness

1 Chronicles 28:20

6. David Prepared Resources for Solomon’s Success

7. David Modeled Worship and Reverence Before God

1 Chronicles 29:10-14

8. David Warned Solomon About the Reality of Opposition

9. David Trusted God with the Future

1 Chronicles 28:9a. “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you;

Romans 8:18-39

2 Timothy 3:12

John 17:24

Romans 8:18-22

I. Creation’s Groan and Hope

2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Hebrews 5:8

Romans 8:23-25

II. The Church’s Groan and Hope

Romans 8:26-27

III. The Holy Spirit’s Groan and Hope

Romans 8:28

Genesis 50:20

Romans 8:29-30

Ephesians 1:4-5

John 3:18-21

· Who is against us?

· Who can accuse us?

· Who can condemn us?

· Who can separate us from Christ’s love?

First, allow these truths to lead you to worship

Second, allow these truths to lift you from despair

Third, allow these truths to show you what unites diverse believers in community

Fourth, allow these truths to embolden you for mission

David and Absalom

2 Samuel 13:1-6

1. Be careful who you allow as advisors.

2 Samuel 13:7-12

2. When sinful desires are unchecked and justice is ignored, destruction spreads through every relationship it touches.

2 Samuel 14:21-28

3. Partial reconciliation only postpones deeper conflict later.

2 Samuel 15:1-6

4. Charisma without character is dangerous.

Proverbs 6:16-19

2 Samuel 15:30-31

5. Tough times weed out fake friends.

2 Samuel 15:32

2 Samuel 16:15-19

2 Samuel 17:1-14

6. Human wisdom cannot overcome God’s purposes

2 Samuel 18:5-10

7. Sinful rebellion ultimately leads to destruction.

2 Samuel 18:31-33

Charles Spurgeon: "Our children may plunge into the worst of sins, but they are our children still. They may scoff at our God; they may tear our heart to pieces with their wickedness; but we cannot unchild them, nor erase their image from our hearts."

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT

ROMANS 8:1-17

Romans 7:24

Psalm 40:2

Romans 7:25

Romans 8:1-4

1. The Spirit Gives us Freedom

John 3:17-18

Romans 8:5-11

2. The Spirit Gives us Power

Galatians 5:19-21

Galatians 5:22-25

Romans 8:12-17

3. The Spirit Gives us Adoption

2 Samuel 11:1-5

I. David’s Captivity to Sin

1. David Was Blessed

2 Samuel 10:18-19

Proverbs 30:8-9: “Give me neither poverty nor riches—feed me with the food allotted to me; lest I be full and deny You, and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’”

1 Corinthians 10:12-13

2. David Was Disengaged

3. David Was in a Place Where He Could Be Tempted

“Desire rises suddenly and takes hold of us, and in that moment, God fades from view. We do not resist God—we simply forget Him.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

James 1:14-15

II. David’s Cover-Up of Sin (2 Samuel 11:6-27)

2 Samuel 11:27

Numbers 32:23: “Be sure your sin will find you out.”

Galatians 6:7-8

Psalm 32:3-5

2 Samuel 12:1-9

III. David’s Confession of Sin

2 Samuel 12:8

James 4:1-4

2 Samuel 12:9

2 Samuel 12:13-15

1. Gospel-Centered Repentance Throws Itself Completely on God’s Mercy (Psalm 51:1-2)

Application: We come empty-handed, trusting that God’s mercy is our only hope—and that is enough.

2. Gospel-Centered Repentance Confesses Sin as Deeply Rooted in the Heart (Psalm 51:3-6)

Application: “What does this reveal about what I love, fear, or trust more than God?”

3. Gospel-Centered Repentance Is First and Greatest Toward God (Psalm 51:4)

Application: We will never truly hate sin until we grieve what it does to our relationship with God.

4. Gospel-Centered Repentance Cries Out for a New Heart God Alone Can Give (Psalm 51:7-12)

Application: What David longed for has been accomplished in Jesus: forgiveness through the cross, cleansing by His blood, and renewal by the Spirit. No sin is too deep, no heart too broken, for God to restore.

Romans 6:20-7:6

I. The First Pillar: How We Now Relate to the Law

Romans 7:7-13

II. The Second Pillar: How the Law Relates to Sin

1. The Law shows sin in its true form (7:7-8)

2. The Law reveals human propensity to sin (7:8)

3. The Law exposes our need for spiritual life (7:9-11)

4. The Law shows the nature of the Lawgiver (7:12)

Romans 7:13-24

III. The Third Pillar: The Conflict of the Law and Self

Galatians 5:16-18 NET

Romans 7:25

IV. The Fourth Pillar: The Believer’s Power

Timothy’s Godly Mother and Grandmother

2 Timothy 1:5

1. A Godly Mother Practices Her Faith in God

Acts 16:1 (partial) …a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek.

The name Timothy – "honored of God," or "worshipping God"

The name Eunice – "conquering well"

2. A Godly Mother Teaches Her Children to Have Faith in God

2 Timothy 3:15, (partial) “…from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”

Dr. Michael Guido, Your baby is like a clean slate. You may write upon his heart whatever you desire. He is like a dry sponge ready to absorb all the moral moisture in your home. He is like a blank sheet of white paper waiting for the pen of your heart and hand. That sheet will take whatever is written upon it.

Deuteronomy 6:4-7

1. When rising up – Start your day with praise (music, greetings, breakfast together, bible verses, singing, prayer)

2. When lying down – End your day with thanksgiving and short talks (bedtime stories, prayers, music, books.)

3. When you’re walking along the way – Look for teaching moments during the day when unexpected things happen.

4. Sitting at home – Plan family time, discussions, activities, and bible study.

Psalm 127:3-4

Proverbs 22:6

D.L. Moody, “There is no gauge to God’s promises. You may pray for weeks, months, or years; you may go down to your grave, and your prayers may not all be answered, but perhaps around your coffin that wayward boy may be converted. We are instructed to pray and never cease … if we get discouraged and quit we are disobeying God, and we are not doing what the Lord would like for us to do.”

3. A Godly Mother Prays for Her Children to Have Faith in God

Davids Act of Kindness

2 Samuel 7:1-2

2 Samuel 7:18

How do we react when God says “No” even when we want to do a good thing for Him?

2 Samuel 8:9-14

2 Samuel 9:1-8

2 Samuel 4:4

2 Samuel 9:9-13

Titus 3:4-7

2 Samuel 10:1-3

2 Samuel 10:4

David Guzik, This was a disgraceful insult to these ambassadors from Israel. In that culture, many men would rather die than have their beards shaved off. This was because a clean-shaven face was the mark of a slave and free men wore beards.

1. Not everyone will accept an act of kindness.

2. Listening to bad advice can be very costly.

3. If you humiliate others one day they will humiliate you.

Actions We Must Take

Romans 6:11-23

Romans 6:8-11

I. Reckon Ourselves Dead to Sin and Alive to God in Christ (6:11)

Romans 6:12-19

II. Offer Ourselves to God (6:12-19)

Romans 6:20-23

III. Remember the Superior Benefits of Serving God (6:20-23)