How to appeal when godly authority fails

I. Why was David so offended?

1. Where in the world is David?

2. Why did David think he should get something?

3. What was so offensive about Nabal’s reply?

Proverbs 15:1 NKJV

A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.

II. How did Abigail defuse David’s anger?

1. She provided the expected meal.

2. She humbly owned the reality of the offense.

3. She reminded David of the security of God’s promises.

4. She reminded David of the danger of blood-guilt.

III. What were the results?

1. Reprove a Wise Man, and He Will Love You

Proverbs 9:8 NKJV

Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

2. Vengeance is Mine, Says the Lord

Deuteronomy 32:35 NKJV

Vengeance is Mine, and recompense; Their foot shall slip in due time; For the day of their calamity is at hand, And the things to come hasten upon them.’

3. David’s Bigamy

Positive

David’s Growing Power has grown even more

David acquired a good wife

Negative

Bigamy is a recipe for trouble

Michal’s [forced?] marriage to Palti is wrong, but David should have allowed it.