Absalom finally goes before the king, but things are far from resolved and far from being over.

Although Absalom safely returned to Jerusalem, things between him and his father were far from over.

In the showdown between David and the woman of Tekoah, more of Joab's narcissistic tendencies are on full display.

Seeing an opportunity to capitalize on the dysfunction in David's family, Joab leaps into action, exhibiting the classic traits of a narcissist.

David's passive approach to fatherhood proved to be very costly to his family again.

The actions of David's firstborn son, Amnon, serve as a sober reminder to parents to properly teach their children.

The scene in 2 Sam 11 and the first half of the chapter 12 has been heavy and dark. But in the second half of chapter 12, the grace of God is on vivid display!

God's pronouncement of judgment on David's sin provides very sober lessons on reaping.

As God transitions Nathan to interpret the parable, His confrontation of David intensifies in a very direct way.

With David refusing to come clean with God, God had to initiate a confrontation with David regarding what he had done.

As we go deeper in looking at what men are capable of, the details only get more disturbing.

In King David's plan to cover-up his sin, we see what all men are capable of in the flesh.

The practices of men who slide spiritually continue to come into clear view while examining the actions of King David.

The seeds that have been planted and watered for David's giant fall begin to increase in chapter 11.

Through David's wars with the children of Ammon and their hired mercenaries, we extract truths for the battle.

Knowing and accepting the realities of the mission is critical to fully living the mission.

Hanun's response to David's kindness provides us with a reminder of the realities we face in the mission God has given us.

Jonathan’s son as a picture of a sinner needing mercy and later as a disciple

In part 2 of Evangelism Simplified, we uncover another responsibility for the believer and a requirement for the unbeliever.

2 Samuel 9 paints one of the clearest pictures of grace in the Old Testament. In it, we extract principles that simplify evangelism.