The Dark Day of Ascent

September 4, 2022 Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Series: Kingdom and Covenant

Topic: Kingdom, Covenant Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1–37

Big Idea: David's suffering in exile as a result of his sin anticipates the later suffering of the Son of David as a result of our sin. 

 

1. Rebellion couched in deceit (vv. 1-12)

    a. Rebellion lurks behind the persuasiveness of a public persona (vv. 1-6)

    b. Rebellion lurks behind the pretense of piety (vv. 7-12) 

 
2. Faith catalyzed in exile (vv. 13-37)   
    a. Faith rises on the wings of friends (vv. 18-23)
    b. Faith submits to what pleases God (vv. 24-29)
    c.Faith is encouraged by answered prayer (vv. 30-37)

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