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FreeWay Foundation          November 24, 2016

 

david on the mount of Olives

(II Samuel 15:1-37)

Dr. Curt Scarborough

 

I.  Concentration:  on the events of this chapter:

            1.  Absalom won the hearts of the people of Israel, subtly hinting the he would

                 solve their problems if only he were the king, vv. 1-5.

            2.  Absalom led his treasonous supporters to Hebron, where they proclaimed

                 him king of Israel, vv. 7-12.

            3.  David and his royal court fled from Jerusalem, leaving behind only ten

                 concubines to maintain the daily functioning of the palace, vv. 13-18.

            4.  Ittai, the Philistine who commanded David's bodyguard, refused to abandon

                 the king, pledging his loyalty even unto death, vv. 19-23.

            5.  Zadok, the high priest, along with Abiathar, their sons, and the Levites,

                 accompanied David, bringing the Ark of the Covenant; David ordered them

                 to return to Jerusalem and serve as spies for him, vv. 24-29.

            6.  David and his companions wept as they ascended the Mount of Olives; he

                 learned of the defection of his chief advisor, Ahithophel; David prayed that

                 Ahithophel's counsel would turn into foolishness; at the top of the mountain,

                 David worshipped God, vv. 30-32.

            7.  There David met Hushai, his friend (advisor; counselor), whom he sent back

                 into Jerusalem to thwart the advice which would be given to Absalom by

                 Ahithophel, vv. 32-37.

II.  Meditation:  on the foreshadows of the experiences of the Jesus, the Messiah:

            1.  Like Simon Peter, Ittai boldly proclaimed his undying loyalty to his Lord.

            2.  Like God the Father (Who turned His back on Jesus while He was dying on

                 the cross), the presence of God (symbolized by the Ark) was separated

                 from David during this heart-rending experience.

            3.  Like Judas Iscariot, Ahithophel (David's trusted companion) conspired

                 against him and betrayed him to the enemy.

            4.  Like Jesus Christ, David wept on the Mount of Olives . . . and he humbly

                 worshipped God in submission to His divine will.

III.  Revelation and Applications:

            1.  Like Ittai, I need to pledge my allegiance to my Lord, and remain faithful to

                 Him no matter what the cost may be.

            2.  Like Zadok (and the other priests), I need to obey my Lord, even though His

                 commands may seem strange and contrary to human reasons.

            3.  Like Hushai, I need to share the compassionate heart of my Lord (v. 32), as

                 I join in His sufferings.

            4.  Like David, I need to humbly worship my Lord, submitting to His divine will

                 being done in my life.

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving to all from all of us

at FreeWay Foundation and

Pillsbury-Scarborough Bible College & Seminary 

 

 

 

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