A closer look at David’s family 2 Samuel 11 – 1 Kings 2 (pp. 486-523)

A closer look at David’s family

2 Samuel 11 – 1 Kings 2(pp. 486-523)

When King David heard all this, he was furious. And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad; he hated Amnon because he had disgraced his sister Tamar.2 Samuel 13:21-22

A closer look at David’s family

2 Samuel 11 – 1 Kings 2(pp. 486-523)

Three sons and a daughter were born to Absalom. His daughter’s name was Tamar, and she became a beautiful woman. Absalom lived two years in Jerusalem without seeing the king’s face.2 Samuel 14:27-28

The king summoned Absalom, and he came in and bowed down with his face to the ground before the king. And the king kissed Absalom.2 Samuel 14:33

A closer look at David’s family

2 Samuel 11 – 1 Kings 2(pp. 486-523)

Now Adonijah … put himself forward and said, “I will be king.” So he got chariots and horses ready, with fifty men to run ahead of him. (His father had never rebuked him by asking, “Why do you behave as you do?”)1 Kings 1:5-6

A closer look at David’s family

2 Samuel 11 – 1 Kings 2(pp. 486-523)

Amnon – trustworthy, faithfulAbsalom – father of peaceAdonijah – Yahweh is Lord

Why are there no great examples of family

in the Bible?

b/c it’s not about being the perfect familyit’s about pursuing kingdom living

What can parents do?1 – be ok with being imperfect2 – offer your kids a bigger story

3 – leverage the church

Who has been the most influential person in

your faith development?

What can the church do?1 – get to know kids & students2 – partner with parents