Return of the King

Shadow of Death
Christ Proclamation Church
6/23/2024

Sermon Theme: Absalom’s rebellion gives way to another, wearying us of the constant instability of earthly kingdoms, which should cause us to look forward to a righteous king who atones for our sin, reconciles us to God, and brings unity as we long for an eternal unshakable kingdom!

I. UNSTABLE KINGDOM – (2 Sam. 20:1-21:22)
   A. Competing King – (2 Sam. 20:1-7, 10b-22)
       1. Sheba Rebels – (vv.1-7)
       2. Sheba Pursued – (vv.10b-13)
       3. Sheba Eliminated – (vv.14-22)
   B. Challenging Commander – (2 Sam. 20:8-10a, 23-26)
       1. Joab Murders Amasa – (vv.8-10a)
       2. Joab Made Commander – (vv.23-26)
   C. Complicated History – (2 Sam. 21:1-14)
       1. The Reality of Famine – (v.1)
       2. The Failure of Saul – (vv.2-6)
       3. The Execution of Atonement – (vv.7-14a)
       4. The Restoration of Land – (v.14b)
   D. Conquering Philistines – (2 Sam. 21:15-22)
       1. Philistines Challenge – (vv.15-21)
       2. Philistines Conquered – (v.22)
II. UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM – (Heb. 12:28-29)
   A. Righteous King – (Mark 1:14-15; Heb. 7:26-28)
   B. Sufficient Atonement – (Heb. 9:27-28; 10:11-14)
   C. Unshakable Kingdom – (Heb. 12:28-29)
   D. Spiritual Fight – (Eph. 4:1-3; 6:10-20)