Like Father, Like Son
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
June 5, 2019
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
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.
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
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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
After the sad side-bar of David’s misdeeds, we see him waltzing in at the last moment to take credit in his name. 2 Samuel 12:26-31 26 Meanwhile Joab fought against Rabbah
The sword comes to David’s household as the unnamed child of David and Bathsheba’s adultery sickens. 2 Samuel 12:15-25 15 After Nathan had gone home, the Lord struck the child that Uriah’s wife
At last we see King David facing up to what he has done. 2 Samuel 12:13-14 13 Then David said to Nathan, ‘I have sinned against the Lord.’ Nathan replied, ‘The Lord has taken