Saturday, June 15, 2024

Speaker: Dr. Calvin Sweeney, Pastor of The Tabernacle

Key Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:20-22 (NIV) Her brother Absalom said to her, "Has that Amnon, your brother, been with you? Be quiet for now, my sister; he is your brother. Don't take this thing to heart." And Tamar lived in her brother Absalom's house, a desolate woman. When King David heard about 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. 

Additional Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27; Proverbs 16:18; 1 Samuel 15:23; Galatians 6:7

Lessons from Absalom:

• Address the pain - prevent the stain.
• Stay humble - avoid the stumble.
• Don't rebel against authority - choose loyalty.
• Forgiveness is granted - consequences are planted.

Bottom Line: Don't let resentment take control - resolve issues with an open soul.

Discussion Questions:

Icebreaker: Share something excellent you learned from a father figure.

What results when issues are not resolved?

Read Ephesians 4:26-27. What do you learn from these verses?

Calvin shared four lessons from Absalom. Which of these do you need to address with God’s help?

• Address the pain—prevent the stain.
• Stay humble—avoid the stumble.
• Don’t rebel against authority—choose loyalty.
• Forgiveness is granted—consequences are planted.

How are you encouraged by the good news that we have been reconciled to God through Christ? How can this help keep resentment from taking control?