Chaos in the Kingdom
- CONGREGATIONAL READING: 2 Samuel 20:1-26 *
I. INSIGHTS FROM THE CHAOS IN DAVID'S KINGDOM
Dispute within Israel
- 1. indignation of Judah, 2 Sam 19:40-43
--- a. 1 Cor 1:10-12
- 2. insurrection of Sheba, 2 Sam 20:1-2
--- a. 1 Cor 11:19; 1 Jn 2:19
Death of Amasa
- 1. indiscretions of David, 2 Sam 20:3-6
--- a. Deut 17:17; Eph 5:25, 32
- 2. iniquity of Joab, 2 Sam 20:7-13
--- a. Psa 55:21; Luke 22:47-48
Death of Sheba
- 1. invasion at Abel of Beth Maachah, 2 Sam 20:14-15
--- a. Deut 20:10-14
- 2. insights of a wise woman, 2 Sam 20:16-22
--- a. Ecc 7:19
- 3. inventory of officers, 2 Sam 20:23-26
II. INSTRUCTION FOR DISCIPLES IN CHRIST'S KINGDOM
Then He said to them all, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me." Luke 9:23
Denying Self Because of Christ
- Phil 3:8; Matt 5:23-26
Delight in the Unity in Christ
- John 17:20-21; Phil 2:3
Determine to Be Obedient to Christ
- Eph 2:10; Titus 2:11-12
Desire Wisdom from Christ
- a. 1 Cor 6:5-7; Jas 1:5-8
- b. Prov 9:10