The Story of a Man Dominated by Lust

Sons of David

6 sons born in his 7.5 year reign at Hebron (2 Samuel 3:2-5)

Amnon — Ahinoam

Chileab — Abigail

Absalom — Maacah… (Tamar)

Adonijah — Haggith

Shephatiah — Abital

Ithream — Eglah

13 born in his 33 years reign at Jerusalem

1 Chronicles 3:5–9 “5 These were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan and Solomon, four, by Bath-shua the daughter of Ammiel; 6 and Ibhar, Elishama, Eliphelet, 7 Nogah, Nepheg and Japhia, 8 Elishama, Eliada and Eliphelet, nine. 9 All these were the sons of David, besides the sons of the concubines; and Tamar was their sister.”

1. Our Flesh Often Desires the Unattainable (1-2)

Drugs

Women

Money

Nicer things… phone, boat, car… even when we can’t outright afford it

Life is like a game of lets make a deal… we want what’s behind the curtain… often its a zonk

2. Not All Advice is Godly Advice (3-6)

3. Sin is Gruesome in the Sight of God (7-14)

4. Without God, Self-Control can go Right Out the Window (15-19)

5. Parents, Discipline Your Kids for the Lord’s Sake (20-22)

6. Revenge is NOT Our Weapon Against Evil (23-29)

7. Sin Often Causes Great Consequences (30-39)