David returns to Jerusalem as king after Absolom’s revolt. But how will he find his people when he returns?

God frustrates rebellion and brings it to ruin, while David’s grief exposes his weakness as king to save.

God remains faithful to his word, even when the hearts of his people reject his chosen suffering king.

The sin of God’s King is repeated by his sons, upheld by corrupted systems, in which human schemes fail to bring true justice and reconciliation.

God’s king takes what is not his and brings God’s judgement on himself and his house.

God’s King rules with justice, righteousness, mercy and steadfast love – making us long for the days of this to come.

God graciously promises everlasting commitment to David’s dynasty in order that he might be God and Father to his people forever.

The church must remain steadfast in the truth of the gospel of Jesus so that we won’t be distracted from our hope for the future.

God’s king is often opposed—but our hope is that God’s promises will slowly prevail through faithfulness and righteous actions, not grasping for control.

God’s King will not grasp for the throne but will be anointed through grief and dependence on God – giving us hope and longing for this kind of King to come.