How often do you think about God? Or perhaps a better question is, how often do you think God thinks about you?

The gospel is the work of God, not man. Paul sets forth the true gospel and warns the Galatians about a false gospel in their midst.

We see three enemies come into the picture: Ziba, Shimei, and Ahithophel. But before we speak too quickly about what is happening, we need to look closely at how the Lord continues to stand by David.

Absalom makes his play for the throne – a plan that was years in the making and months in the execution. Absalom puts on a show intended to impress Israel that he is a most fair-minded man of the people.

Absalom murdered his brother and then fled to Geshur. Now Joab begins to plot a way for Absalom to return.

The resurrection is the glorious truth upon which we base our religion and our very lives!

Chapter 13 starts David’s downward spiral under God’s judgment. That judgment will come to a climax in the rebellion of David’s son Absalom, and we are introduced to that son here.

Sermon preached at the installation service of Pastor David King