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…