David and Absalom, May 24th, 2026

David Transfers the Kingdom to Solomon, May 31st, 2026

David Transfers the Kingdom to Solomon I will quickly review what happens in 2 Samuel 19,20,21,22,23,& 24 and give these points aftereach chapter. Chapter 19: Wise leaders balance personal emotions with responsibility to the people they lead. Chapter 20: Rebellion and division bring destruction, but wisdom and peacekeeping can save many lives. Chapter 21: Sin and injustice can have lasting consequences, but repentance and righteous action restore blessing. Chapter 22: Gratitude and worship should follow God’s deliverance and blessings in our lives. Chapter 23: Godly leadership and faithful teamwork accomplish great things. Chapter 24: Pride and self-reliance lead to sin, but sincere repentance brings mercy and restoration. I will transition to David transfers the Kingdom to Solomon 1. David Publicly Affirmed God’s Choice 1 Kings 1:5 1 Kings 1:29-30 … “As the Lord lives, who has redeemed my life from every distress, 30 just as I swore to you by the Lord God of Israel, saying, ‘Assuredly Solomon your son shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne in my place,’ so I certainly will do this day.” 2. David Took Immediate Action to Establish Solomon 1 Kings 1:33-34 3. David Surrounded Solomon with Godly Counsel 4. David Charged Solomon to Walk with God 1 Kings 2:1-3 5. David Encouraged Solomon in His Weakness 1 Chronicles 28:20 6. David Prepared Resources for Solomon’s Success 7. David Modeled Worship and Reverence Before God 1 Chronicles 29:10-14 8. David Warned Solomon About the Reality of Opposition 9. David Trusted God with the Future 1 Chronicles 28:9a. “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you;

Future Glory, Present Help, May 27th, 2026

Romans 8:18-39 2 Timothy 3:12 John 17:24 Romans 8:18-22 I. Creation’s Groan and Hope 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 Hebrews 5:8 Romans 8:23-25 II. The Church’s Groan and Hope Romans 8:26-27 III. The Holy Spirit’s Groan and Hope Romans 8:28 Genesis 50:20 Romans 8:29-30 Ephesians 1:4-5 John 3:18-21 · Who is against us? · Who can accuse us? · Who can condemn us? · Who can separate us from Christ’s love? First, allow these truths to lead you to worship Second, allow these truths to lift you from despair Third, allow these truths to show you what unites diverse believers in community Fourth, allow these truths to embolden you for mission

David and Absalom, May 24th, 2026

David and Absalom 2 Samuel 13:1-6 1. Be careful who you allow as advisors. 2 Samuel 13:7-12 2. When sinful desires are unchecked and justice is ignored, destruction spreads through every relationship it touches. 2 Samuel 14:21-28 3. Partial reconciliation only postpones deeper conflict later. 2 Samuel 15:1-6 4. Charisma without character is dangerous. Proverbs 6:16-19 2 Samuel 15:30-31 5. Tough times weed out fake friends. 2 Samuel 15:32 2 Samuel 16:15-19 2 Samuel 17:1-14 6. Human wisdom cannot overcome God’s purposes 2 Samuel 18:5-10 7. Sinful rebellion ultimately leads to destruction. 2 Samuel 18:31-33 Charles Spurgeon: "Our children may plunge into the worst of sins, but they are our children still. They may scoff at our God; they may tear our heart to pieces with their wickedness; but we cannot unchild them, nor erase their image from our hearts."

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT, May 2oth, 2026

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT ROMANS 8:1-17 Romans 7:24 Psalm 40:2 Romans 7:25 Romans 8:1-4 1. The Spirit Gives us Freedom John 3:17-18 Romans 8:5-11 2. The Spirit Gives us Power Galatians 5:19-21 Galatians 5:22-25 Romans 8:12-17 3. The Spirit Gives us Adoption

The King Who Needs a Savior, May 17th, 2026

2 Samuel 11:1-5 I. David’s Captivity to Sin 1. David Was Blessed 2 Samuel 10:18-19 Proverbs 30:8-9: “Give me neither poverty nor riches—feed me with the food allotted to me; lest I be full and deny You, and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’” 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 2. David Was Disengaged 3. David Was in a Place Where He Could Be Tempted “Desire rises suddenly and takes hold of us, and in that moment, God fades from view. We do not resist God—we simply forget Him.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer James 1:14-15 II. David’s Cover-Up of Sin (2 Samuel 11:6-27) 2 Samuel 11:27 Numbers 32:23: “Be sure your sin will find you out.” Galatians 6:7-8 Psalm 32:3-5 2 Samuel 12:1-9 III. David’s Confession of Sin 2 Samuel 12:8 James 4:1-4 2 Samuel 12:9 2 Samuel 12:13-15 1. Gospel-Centered Repentance Throws Itself Completely on God’s Mercy (Psalm 51:1-2) Application: We come empty-handed, trusting that God’s mercy is our only hope—and that is enough. 2. Gospel-Centered Repentance Confesses Sin as Deeply Rooted in the Heart (Psalm 51:3-6) Application: “What does this reveal about what I love, fear, or trust more than God?” 3. Gospel-Centered Repentance Is First and Greatest Toward God (Psalm 51:4) Application: We will never truly hate sin until we grieve what it does to our relationship with God. 4. Gospel-Centered Repentance Cries Out for a New Heart God Alone Can Give (Psalm 51:7-12) Application: What David longed for has been accomplished in Jesus: forgiveness through the cross, cleansing by His blood, and renewal by the Spirit. No sin is too deep, no heart too broken, for God to restore.