Decline of Descendants

Decline of Descendants
Christ Proclamation Church
6/02/2024

Sermon Theme: God promised a king from David’s own body will rule
over an eternal kingdom and the sword will not depart from David’s
house. God’s promises come to pass and point us to Jesus, the one true
obedient King who satisfies both God’s justice and God’s mercy!

I. CERTAINTY OF PROMISES – (2 Sam. 12:10)
   A. Son Shall Come from Your Body – (2 Sam. 7:12)
   B. Sword Shall Not Depart from House – (2 Sam. 12:10)
II. DARKNESS OF DEPRAVITY – (2 Sam. 13:1-14:33)
   A. Amnon’s Sin of Rape – (2 Sam. 13:1-22)
      1. Amnon’s Wickedness
      2. Tamar’s Righteousness
      3. Author’s Connection
      4. Sin’s Destruction
   B. Absalom’s Sin of Murder – (2 Sam. 13:23-39)
      1. Absalom’s Hatred
      2. Author’s Connection
      3. Sin’s Destruction
   C. David’s Sin of Passivity – (2 Sam. 14:1-33)
      1. Joab’s Plan
      2. Author’s Connection
      3. Sin’s Destruction
III. GLORY OF GRACE – (Matt. 1:1-21)
   A. Merciful King – (Heb. 4:15-16)
   B. Obedient Followers – (1 Pet. 1:14-16)