Horns of the Altar

• CONGREGATIONAL READING - 1 Kings 2:1-46 *

I. OUTLINE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING

The Deaths of David, Adonijah, Joab & Shimei
- 1. last words & death of David, 1 Ki 2:1-11
- 2. last request & death of Adonijah, 1 Ki 2:12-25
- 3. leniency extended to Abiathar, 1 Ki 2:26-27
- 4. last act & death of Joab, 1 Ki 2:28-34
- 5. leadership roles of Benaiah & Zadok, 1 Ki 2:35
- 6. last defiance & death of Shimei, 1 Ki 2:36-46

II. OBSERVATIONS FOR OUR APPLICATION

Joab Seizes the Altar's Horns
- 1. the evil of Joab, v5
- 2. the essence of Joab's faith, v30
- 3. the error of salvation by works, v34

Jesus is the Altar's Underlying Truth
- 1. construction of the altar, Ex 27:1-8
- 2. Christ's imagery in the altar, Col 1:16-17
- 3. Calvary's hope from the altar, 2 Cor 5:21

Joyful Embrace of Christ's Altar
- 1. everlasting loss
- 2. everlasting life