Absalom – David's son, who rebelled against King David. Ahithophel – David's counselor who turned against David Hushai – David's counselor who acted as a spy for David
I. Terrible News for David-- 15-31a
II. Why Would Ahithophel Join in a Conspiracy Like This?
III. The Prayer of David – A Prayer Remarkably Answered -- 15:31b
IV. Hushai the Spy
1. His meeting with David 15:32-37
2. His service to Absalom 16:15-19
V. The Counsel of Ahithophel –
1. No Turning Back Now 16:21-23 This fulfilled Nathan's prophecy in 2 Samuel 12:10-12
2. Attack Now! 17:1-17:4 1} Let me choose 12,000 men to pursue after David 2) David and his men are weary, weak and afraid 3. I will smite the king only 4.) This will bring all the people to you and there will be peace.
VI. Hushai's Contradicting Advice 17:5-13
1. He played on Absalom's fears. 2. He played on Absalom's desire to be a King, loved and feared by all. 3. He played on Absalom's pride. 4. He banked on fact that Absalom would do things the easy and safe way.
VII. “Good Counsel” Defeated by God -- 17:14
VIII. Lessons from Death of Ahithophel -- 17:23
SERMON ACTIVITY
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“ Great Sermon! ” Rev Marquedant
Thank you for drawing out so many lessons for today's Christian in this account of Ahitophel. As you say, a sad story of faithlessness, murderous intent and probably personal ambition. The deliberate way he ended his life as you say is a chilling parallel to those who are out of God's will yet who are used of Him.
You have brought out many things in what was to me a relatively obscure story in Scripture.
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
