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Sermons on Rebellion

The Establishment of the Kingdom

Sermon Text: 1 Kings 2:13-46 Theme: The Lord establishes the kingdom of His anointed despite the opposition of his enemies, guaranteeing that all who scorns the king’s mercy will be dealt with justly.  Structure/points: After Solomon’s coronation and Adonijah’s failed coup attempt, it was clear among the people of God that the Lord had established Solomon as king.  Rebels had been shown…

Is This How It Ends?

Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 19:41-20:26 Theme: The rebellion of Sheba exposed the sinful hearts of the people of God, reminding us that the kingdom of the Lord needs a greater man than David to be king if it is to be holy.  Structure/points: After Absalom’s death, David was accepted as the king of Israel once more and was soon back on his way…

The “Glory” of the Usurper’s Kingdom

Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 16:15-17:4 Theme: By accepting despicable counsel to antagonize his father, Absalom declared his irreversible and open opposition to the Lord who had chosen David as king of Israel. Structure/points:  When Absalom was busy stealing the hearts of Israel, he created a public image of majesty mixed with familiarity and civic-mindedness.  But after the launch of his coup, Absalom’s…

Absalom’s Rebellion

Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 15:1-17 Theme:  By wielding flattery and doubt, Absalom stole the loyalty of Israel from the king whom God had anointed as the rightful ruler of His people. Structure/points: Since 2 Samuel 13, David’s son Absalom has been a major figure in the book but not a positive one.  He sinned against God and man by murdering his half-brother…