Sermon Tone Analysis

Intro: We’re in a section of the bible called the “historical books” these 11 books from Joshua to Esther…give us the history people of God, the nation of Israel…Now in the book of Samuel we’ve seen a change in the way God’s people were led, Before first Samuel they were what is called a “Theocracy” Or God led people, but then they began to pine after a king like all the other nations, so the Lord reluctantly gave them Saul this first king of Israel…because he was reflective of the kind of king they wanted…Tall, handsome and Kingly…but he didn’t have the right heart…and he eventually disqualified himself from the kingdom…But there would be another king that the Lord would anoint and eventually raise up…A young man named David and 2 Samuel is all about Him, his ascension to the throne and his reign which would be some of the most glorious years for God’s people

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Context:

So at this point in 2 Samuel Saul and most of his sons had died in battle and it’s time for David for to ascend to the throne…but it wouldn’t come without a fight, Saul had one more son by the name of Ishbosheth who though he was a little cowardly and unwise, would be well supported by a man of war named Abner…but all of that was about to change

This whole Chapter is Essentally dedicated to Abner’s defection from the dysfunctional house of Saul over to the house of David

Intro: We’re continuing our study through the book of 2 Samuel and what we’re gonna look at today can be summed up in a quote by Alan Redpath “Before we can pray, "Lord, Thy Kingdom come," we must be willing to pray, "My Kingdom go.”

(Prop) And in this, we’re going to have opportunity to talk about what it’s like for us to come to Jesus…because ultimately that is a change of kingdoms in itself…out of your little dysfunctional kingdom of one and into the glorious of the Son

Let’s Jump right into the text and get a reminder of whats been happening...

Let’s Jump right into the text and get a reminder of whats been happening...

2 Sam 1:

Now jump down with me to verse 6...

Intro:

Intro: We’re continuing our study through the book of 2 Samuel and what we’re gonna look at today can be summed up in a quote by Alan Redpath

2 Sam 3:

\“Before we can pray, "Lord, Thy Kingdom come," we must be willing to pray, "My Kingdom go.”

Remember - That Abner was a cousin of Saul and his general in war, it would have been a very costly thing for Abner to defect…relationally, occupationally, he would have been considered a traitor by all of those still in Saul’s house…but it was worth it because Saul’s house was a ship that was going under…and at end of the day, if the ship is sinking, it doesn’t matter how you abandon it…you just need to abandon it

we were reminded of what it looks like to come out of our dysfunctional kingdom of one into the Glorious kingdom of Jesus the son

So here’s the recap, The house of Saul has is losing the battle…theres contention without…but theirs also contention within…between the king and Abner...

The king accused Abner of sleeping with one of Saul’s concubines and even though Saul was dead, for someone to sleep with the kings concubine was seen as an act of treason

So here’s was it true?

We’re not sure…was it possible he was doing that…perhaps…but it could have always been possible that Ishbosheth was really threatened of Abner and just misperceived the whole thing…just like his dad did

Was Abner guilty?

we don’t know

Ether way, Abner’s out he’s leaving the house of Saul and joining the house of David

But he was angry

And The king was possibly threatened

So it’s kind of a lose lose situation and Abner had enough - He left the house of Saul...

(Prop) Today we’re see that take place…a defection of sorts from one kingdom to another and the star of our story will be grizzly warrior by the name of Abner…and as we look at him, we’re gonna be reminded of what it looks like to come out of our dysfunctional kingdom of one into the Glorious kingdom of Jesus the son

Remember this would come at a cost for Abner - Abner was a cousin of Saul and his general in war, it would have been a very costly thing for Abner to defect…relationally, occupationally, he would have been considered a traitor by all of those still in Saul’s house…but it was worth it because Saul’s house was a ship that was going under…and at end of the day, if the ship is sinking, it doesn’t matter how you abandon it…you just need to abandon it

Remember what was happening in verse 1

Abner was fighting a losing battle and praise God that he lets us lose when we’re busy fighting on the wrong so we side so we can switch to the right side...

App - Abner was fighting a losing battle and praise God that he lets us lose when we’re doing that

Intro:

Remember when David was in his rebellion against God?

I think about Raul Ries...

2 SAM

So Abner is switching sides...

I love this, Abner (who’s been responsible for the David’s rival’s accession) after years of fighting finally gives up the ghost and says “I give up, if you will make covenant with me” of all the things David could have said “TOO LATE” “OVER MY DEAD BODY”…but instead he says “GOOD”

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