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 The Grand Narrative: “Absalom’s Demise” (2 Samuel 16-18)

 “Absalom’s Demise” (2 Samuel 16-18)

 

 

Published 19 Nov. 2025

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⚠️ Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Mistakes

  1. 1️⃣ Allowing pride to go unchecked (2 Sam 15:1–6).
  2. 2️⃣ Ignoring godly counsel in moments of ambition (2 Sam 16:20–23).
  3. 3️⃣ Seeking revenge instead of reconciliation (Rom 12:19).
  4. 4️⃣ Misusing authority to fulfill selfish desires (2 Sam 16:21–22).
  5. 5️⃣ Refusing to learn from past generational failures (2 Sam 12:10–12).

💥 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Failures

  1. 1️⃣ Failure of a father to reconcile with his son (2 Sam 14:24).
  2. 2️⃣ Failure to repent before rebellion takes root (Heb 3:13).
  3. 3️⃣ Failure to understand that sin’s consequences continue (Gal 6:7).
  4. 4️⃣ Failure to discern the enemy’s strategy (Eph 6:11).
  5. 5️⃣ Failure to model mercy in leadership (Mic 6:8).

🚫 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Sins

  1. 1️⃣ Lust for power and recognition (1 Jn 2:16).
  2. 2️⃣ Defying divine order and authority (Rom 13:1–2).
  3. 3️⃣ Publicly dishonoring one’s father (Ex 20:12).
  4. 4️⃣ Allowing bitterness to rule the heart (Heb 12:15).
  5. 5️⃣ Attempting to overthrow God’s anointed (1 Sam 26:9).

🏆 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Successes

  1. 1️⃣ God’s prophetic word was fulfilled in full justice (2 Sam 12:11–12).
  2. 2️⃣ David responded to loss with repentance, not revenge (Ps 51:10–12).
  3. 3️⃣ Absalom’s rebellion ended, restoring Israel’s stability (2 Sam 18:15–17).
  4. 4️⃣ David’s humility prepared him for renewed leadership (2 Sam 19:1–8).
  5. 5️⃣ God preserved the Messianic line through David’s house (Matt 1:6–16).

🌱 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Spiritual Growth Lessons

  1. 1️⃣ Sin’s seeds can grow long after forgiveness (Jas 1:15).
  2. 2️⃣ God disciplines those He loves to restore them (Heb 12:6).
  3. 3️⃣ Forgiveness doesn’t remove consequence but restores fellowship (1 Jn 1:9).
  4. 4️⃣ A humble heart attracts divine mercy (Isa 57:15).
  5. 5️⃣ God redeems broken stories for His glory (Rom 8:28).

🧭 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Leadership Principles

  1. 1️⃣ Leaders must deal with sin decisively before it spreads (1 Cor 5:6).
  2. 2️⃣ Leadership grounded in humility endures testing (Prov 22:4).
  3. 3️⃣ A leader’s family life affects public credibility (1 Tim 3:4–5).
  4. 4️⃣ Godly leaders grieve sin yet extend grace (Ps 32:5).
  5. 5️⃣ True leadership leaves a redemptive legacy (2 Sam 22:2–3).