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Session 9 Video

Session nine follows the tension between David and his son Absalom, who conspired to the throne and effectively put Israel into small-scale civil war. 

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**SUMMARY:** Session nine follows the tension between David and his son Absalom, who conspired to the throne and effectively put Israel into small-scale civil war. While only God emerges as the hero in this story, we will contrast David and Absalom as kings/leaders/men. Then we will, as always, make sure our eyes stay open to the gospel.

**Hearing the Story**

 - Absalom’s conspiracy (15:1-12)

- David flees (15:13-17:23)

- Absalom’s rise and fall (17:24-18:18)

- David mourns (18:19-19:8)

**Reflecting on the Story**

- A Contrast in Kings/Leaders/Men

  - Goal: self or serve?

  - God: to use or to submit?

  - Methods: division or peace?

- Don’t miss the gospel echo! 

- If God is the hero, what is the message?

**Questions for Reflection and Discussion:**

- What is the danger of presenting human characters in a story like this as examples to follow (or not)? Nevertheless, what is the value? 

- Which goal more often drives your action: building others up or pleasing yourself? How do you know? 

- How do we reconcile the call to spread peace with the knowledge that Jesus came not to bring peace but a sword? 

- This is one long story with many interesting scenes. Which scene most resonates with you, and why? What do you learn from that section?

- Which of God’s promises do you need to cling to right now?



David and Absalom (2 Samuel 15:1-19:8)

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