Like the book as a whole, the final two chapters of 2 Samuel are Bitter-Sweet.

2 Samuel 22 captures King David's heart for God unlike any other. It models the kind of heart that we should aspire to have toward God, our EVERYTHING!

God's character demands justice where there has been injustice.

The delicate and difficult realities that came with rebuilding the kingdom gave way to another rebellion. 

The rebuilding process is very sobering and requires collective adhering to core biblical principles.

In the aftermath of the battle between Absalom's army and King David's, critical decisions had to be made to move the nation forward.

Through the battle in the wood of Ephraim between King David's men and Absalom's army, more leadership principles emerge.

As King David prepares and organizes his men for battle against Absalom's army, clear ministry leadership principles emerge.

In the closing verses of 2 Sam 17, a clear connection is observed with the famous Psalm 23.

As Absalom's coup begins to unravel, we unveil more deadly principles that come with fighting the wrong war.

In the second observation regarding "Fighting the Wrong War," we encounter a sober takeaway.

David's lament of King Saul and Jonathan is considered one of the greatest laments of all time. In reviewing the details of it, we are once again challenged to examine the spiritual condition of our hearts.