2019

David is convinced to seek reconciliation with his son Absalom. 2 Samuel 14:1-22  14 Joab son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart longed for Absalom. 2 So Joab sent someone to Tekoa

How have you been hurt? How have you hurt others? When have you walked past others who are hurting? How do you use power? Recognise where healing, forgiveness and repentance need to happen in your life through turning to Jesus.
Let your relationships (parenting, friends, family, etc.) be shaped by our relationship with Jesus who gives us new patterns of relating to others. Grab a copy of Luke’s gospel and read through it and notice how Jesus relates to women, children and people in authority). Read it through with someone you trust.

As everything falls apart, we find ourselves longing for reconciliation. 2 Samuel 13:34-39  34 Meanwhile, Absalom had fled. Now the man standing watch looked up and saw many people on the

If we follow the patterns our parents set, where does that leave us? 2 Samuel 13:23-33  23 Two years later, when Absalom’s sheep-shearers were at Baal Hazor near the border of

How do we get help when the whole system is corrupt? 2 Samuel 13:20-22  20 Her brother Absalom said to her, ‘Has that Amnon, your brother, been with you? Be quiet

Why does love seem to fade so quickly? 2 Samuel 13:15-19  15 Then Amnon hated her with intense hatred. In fact, he hated her more than he had loved her. Amnon

Big idea David’s hurtful sin is repeated in his family, through his sons. God’s healing forgiveness is repeated in his family, through his son, King Jesus. Bible passage    2

Content Warning: Rape. This story is very heavy and may cause distress to some people. If you need support or would like to process your feelings with somebody, please reach

Where does your guidance in life come from? 2 Samuel 13:1-5  13 In the course of time, Amnon son of David fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of Absalom