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What is a Mini-Series?
A Mini-Series is a small subset of lessons from a major series which covers a particular subject or book. The class numbers will be in reference to the major series rather than the mini-series.

Search Results

Messages with tag - Absalom

1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
201 - Power Lust [B]
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 14:1-20
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 40 secs
What causes an individual, family, or nation to implode? Listen to this lesson to hear how a lust for power wreaks havoc in David’s family. See Absalom’s desire to become the next ruler of Israel and how David, who has lost his moral authority, is unable to effectively discipline his son. Learn about the many facets of Joab’s role during this time. Hear the deception of the widow from Tekoa and how Joab’s part is revealed. See the importance of recognizing our own lust patterns so we can apply the wisdom needed to control them.
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1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
202 - Foolish vs. Wisdom: The Self-Destructive Arrogance of Absalom [B]
Tuesday, February 04, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 15:1-37
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 51 secs
Tricky politicians are nothing new. Listen to this lesson to hear about Absalom and the methods he used in scheming to become the next king of Israel. Hear the deceitful practices he employed as he ran down his father, David, and played into the hands of the people by telling them what they wanted to hear. Find out that he even used religion as a ruse to get his way. See the contrast between Absalom who acted on the basis of the arrogance of his sin nature and David who confessed his sins and was “a man after God’s own heart.”
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1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
213 - God Makes Straight Paths [B]
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 16:15-17:15
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 45 secs
When all around you is uncertain, where should you turn for help? Listen to this lesson to hear about a time when David appeared to be in a hopeless situation. Find out how God worked behind the scenes for him as his former counselor, Ahithophel, gave Absalom excellent advice which should have been followed. When we face a crisis, we need to accept that God is sovereign and we can trust Him to provide the help we need.
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1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
220 - Revolutionaries and Biblical Truth [C]
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 15 & 2 Samuel 20
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 54 secs
How should we handle injustice in our nation? Listen to this lesson to learn biblical principles to guide us in our quest for justice for all. Hear an overview of who the protestors are who are currently rioting and what is behind their acts. Find out how Absalom brooded over what he thought was injustice in his life that led to his rebellion against David. See Sheba’s scheme to turn the people against David and why he failed. Remember that rebellion is always an act against God and will not solve injustice.

During this lesson Dr. Dean mentioned the books The Universe Next Door by James Sires and Did America Have a Christian Founding? by Mark David Hall.

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