After this, Absalom bought a chariot and horses, and he hired fifty bodyguards to run ahead of him.
2 Samuel 15:1
From yesterday’s lesson…
- a result of not dealing with our anger
- a result of insincere reconciliation
Angry with God and/or with others
When we don’t deal with our anger, it
- Grows roots,
- Turns to resentment,
- Generates rebellion,
- Deals with us.
We see clearly insincere reconciliation and unchecked sin:
- Creates isolation.
After this, Absalom bought a chariot and horses, and he hired fifty bodyguards to run ahead of him.2 Samuel 15:1 - Stirs up thoughts that lead to trouble.
Then Absalom would say, “You’ve really got a strong case here! It’s too bad the king doesn’t have anyone to hear it. 2 Samuel 15:2-4 - Invites others participate.
But while he was there, he sent secret messengers to all the tribes of Israel to stir up a rebellion against the king. 2 Samuel 15:10-11 - Makes unwise and life altering decisions.
A messenger soon arrived in Jerusalem to tell David, “All Israel has joined Absalom in a conspiracy against you!” 2 Samuel 15:13
I wonder how long Absalom had been planning his takeover.
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