: Ziba used David’s flight as an opportunity to make some financial gain but he was at least placing himself in David’s hands. 2 Samuel 16:1-4  16 When David had gone

One of David’s darkest days anticipates Jesus darkest day. But God always had it in his plan to deliver on his promises. 2 Samuel 15:13-37  13 A messenger came and told

What motivates us to get up in the morning? Is it personal glory and recognition or are we living for the things of God? 2 Samuel 15:1-12  15 In the course

Where do you look for power or significance?

Big idea King David runs away from home, and weeps for his own sin. King Jesus weeps, before he took the punishment for our sin to welcome us home. All

When God is left out of the picture, troubled relationships keep getting worse. 2 Samuel 14:23-33  23 Then Joab went to Geshur and brought Absalom back to Jerusalem. 24 But the king said,

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