Chaos Among the Children of David
2 Samuel 13 · June 12, 2024
This video from Calvary's Online Campus discusses the story of Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom from the Bible, highlighting the consequences of sin and the importance of discipline. The message emphasizes the dangers of unhealthy obsessions, the impact of bad counsel, and the need to align thoughts with Christ. The teaching concludes with a reminder that sin will eventually be exposed.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:33 David is confronted by the Prophet Nathan over his sin (2 Samuel 12:9-10; 13-14)
04:15 The consequences and discipline of the Lord are severe for several reasons
05:59 What the Bible says about discipline - #1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge (Proverbs 12:1)
07:10 #2 Whom the Lord loves He corrects (Proverbs 3:11-12)
07:36 #3 Happy is the man whom God corrects (Job 5:17)
08:09 #4 Do not despise the chastening of the Lord (Hebrews 12:5-11)
10:12 Amnon, Tamar and Absalom (2 Samuel 13:1)
14:00 An example of unhealthy obsession (2 Samuel 13:2-4)
17:20 How to deal with unhealthy obsessions - #1 No one can serve two masters (Matthew 6:24)
17:45 #2 The eyes of man are never satisfied (Proverbs 27:20)
18:13 #3 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth (Colossians 3:2-4)
18:56 #4 Meditate on the things of God (Philippians 4:8-9)
19:50 Bad counsel from Jonadab (2 Samuel 13:5; Proverbs 12:5; Psalm 1:1-2; Ephesians 5:11)
21:44 Amnon rapes Tamar (2 Samuel 13:6-22)
29:56 Absalom murders Amnon (2 Samuel 13:23-33)
34:02 Absalom flees to Geshur (2 Samuel 13:34-39)
36:03 Take captive obtrusive and obsessive thoughts to the obedience of Christ
36:22 Put away bad counselors, for you are blessed when you don’t walk in that counsel
36:55 The Bible says, “Be sure your sin will find you out” (Numbers 32:23)
37:29 Closing prayer
