“King David” (2 Samuel 1,2)
Published 11 Nov. 2025
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⚠️ Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Mistakes
- 1️⃣ Not trusting God’s timing after Saul’s death (2 Samuel 1:1–10).
- 2️⃣ Letting tribal pride delay national unity (2 Samuel 2:8–10).
- 3️⃣ Allowing grief to cloud discernment (2 Samuel 1:11–16).
- 4️⃣ Politicking over obeying God’s clear direction (2 Samuel 2:12–17).
- 5️⃣ Underestimating the responsibility of leadership transition (2 Samuel 5:1–5).
💥 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Failures
- 1️⃣ Israel’s failure to unify under God’s choice (2 Samuel 2:8–11).
- 2️⃣ Failing to grieve with grace or justice (2 Samuel 1:15–16).
- 3️⃣ Allowing divided leadership to breed civil war (2 Samuel 2:17).
- 4️⃣ Succumbing to bitterness after loss (2 Samuel 2:26–32).
- 5️⃣ Distrusting God’s sovereign plan during uncertainty (2 Samuel 1–2).
🚫 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Sins
- 1️⃣ The Amalekite lied about killing Saul to gain favor (2 Samuel 1:6–10).
- 2️⃣ Rebellion against God’s anointed (Ishbosheth faction) (2 Samuel 2:8–9).
- 3️⃣ Violent power grabs amid grief (2 Samuel 2:12–17).
- 4️⃣ Dividing the kingdom for selfish gain (2 Samuel 2:10–11).
- 5️⃣ Trusting politics over prayer (2 Samuel 2:12–27).
🏆 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Successes
- 1️⃣ David waited patiently for God’s timing (2 Samuel 2:1).
- 2️⃣ He sought God before acting (2 Samuel 2:1).
- 3️⃣ He united all tribes as one (2 Samuel 5:1–3).
- 4️⃣ He honored God in transition (2 Samuel 5:3).
- 5️⃣ He brought the capital to Jerusalem strategically (2 Samuel 5:6–10).
🌱 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Spiritual Growth Lessons
- 1️⃣ Spiritual leaders wait on God’s voice (2 Samuel 2:1).
- 2️⃣ God exalts the humble in time (2 Samuel 5:1–5).
- 3️⃣ Past obedience prepares future usefulness (2 Samuel 5:10).
- 4️⃣ Every battle begins with prayer (2 Samuel 5:17–25).
- 5️⃣ Leadership success is found in God’s presence (2 Samuel 5:10).
🧭 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Leadership Principles
- 1️⃣ Let God initiate transitions (2 Samuel 2:1).
- 2️⃣ Make covenants before leadership acceptance (2 Samuel 5:3).
- 3️⃣ Unite people under God’s authority (2 Samuel 5:1–2).
- 4️⃣ Build wisely for long-term strength (2 Samuel 5:9–10).
- 5️⃣ Seek God’s counsel before acting (2 Samuel 5:17–19).