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The Adonijah Factor
Series: The Complicated Life of King David Sermon: The Adonijah Factor King David is near the end of his life and he finds himself still battling because of issues that have yet to be settled. God, who is rich in mercy, once again steps-in to make things right. 1 Kings 1:27 Has this thing been brought about by my lord the king and you have not told your servants who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?”
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The golden era of prosperity in Israel was nearly lost because of 1 of David’s sons
He would have destroyed Israel. Utter calamity.
The cause? Many things. Ambition.
Self-Exaltation... I will be
He would have destroyed Israel. Utter calamity.
The cause? Many things. Ambition.
Self-Exaltation... I will be
Adonijah looked great but his heart was corrupt
He had no calling of God on his life, we read of no relationship with the Lord!
His father was the sweet psalmist of Israel-- Your decision to follow God is ultimately between God and you.
He had no calling of God on his life, we read of no relationship with the Lord!
His father was the sweet psalmist of Israel-- Your decision to follow God is ultimately between God and you.
To groups of Characters are introduced: Those who attempt to bring about, in the flesh, what God alone can do in the Spirit!
Joab, (His life shows the tragic results of having no source of moral law outside oneself.)
Abiathar the Priest
And those who are in the Spirit, on God’s mission, trusting Him to accomplish what only he can do.
Zadok the Priest
Benaiah, commander of 24k men, David's mighty Men
Nathan the Prophet
Shimei, Rei ad the Mighty Men
Joab, (His life shows the tragic results of having no source of moral law outside oneself.)
Abiathar the Priest
And those who are in the Spirit, on God’s mission, trusting Him to accomplish what only he can do.
Zadok the Priest
Benaiah, commander of 24k men, David's mighty Men
Nathan the Prophet
Shimei, Rei ad the Mighty Men
VS 9 Adonijah offers sacrifices in an attempt to legitimize the anointing of God that is absent. He invites all His bro’s, the king’s sons and all the men of Judah.
a. They are not discerning
b. They do not ask questions
c. The godly men are not there!
i. Perhaps there was a big crowd of people, but God is not there!
ii. They met @ a place called the “Serpent’s stone”
iii. He does not include Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men nor Solomon his brother.
a. They are not discerning
b. They do not ask questions
c. The godly men are not there!
i. Perhaps there was a big crowd of people, but God is not there!
ii. They met @ a place called the “Serpent’s stone”
iii. He does not include Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men nor Solomon his brother.
Nathan makes a move
1. There is a time to pray and there is a time to act.
Craig Groeschel: “GETMO” (“Good Enough To Move On”)
GETMO is the stage where you get maximum impact for a sustainable amount of investment. Work on something until it’s good enough to move on.
1. There is a time to pray and there is a time to act.
Craig Groeschel: “GETMO” (“Good Enough To Move On”)
GETMO is the stage where you get maximum impact for a sustainable amount of investment. Work on something until it’s good enough to move on.
All the while Solomon is chillin’ in the palace when he gets called to the throne!
Sometimes God changes things fast!
The altar was the place of God’s mercy and forgiveness.
a. He thought they would be safe by grabbing hold of the corner posts of the altar of burnt offerings.
b. His problem is that he didn’t run to God until after he got caught.
c. We hear nothing of a relationship with God before this.
i. Had he sought God at the beginning he wouldn’t have tried to usurp the throne.
a. He thought they would be safe by grabbing hold of the corner posts of the altar of burnt offerings.
b. His problem is that he didn’t run to God until after he got caught.
c. We hear nothing of a relationship with God before this.
i. Had he sought God at the beginning he wouldn’t have tried to usurp the throne.
Adonijah fears for his life and expects his brother to kill him. He knows he has committed treason.
When anybody sees how awful they truly are when compared to the perfection of God, fear is a natural response!
When anybody sees how awful they truly are when compared to the perfection of God, fear is a natural response!
1. Solomon, the anointed King doesn’t need to exact judgment on his brother because God has raised him up to be the king!
a. He has the power to do so but chooses not to.
b. Sometimes, forgiving someone for a personal attack shows more strength than exacting judgment
2. Adonijah’s whole life changed in vs 53
a. And he came and paid homage to King Solomon, and Solomon said to him, “Go to your house.”
i. In vs5: he is exalting himself
ii. Now he is bowing down
b. Solomon treated Adonijah with loving-kindness that he didn’t deserve.
i. Adonijah would not have done the same for Solomon.
3. A sure-fire remedy to self-promotion is thanksgiving!
a. He has the power to do so but chooses not to.
b. Sometimes, forgiving someone for a personal attack shows more strength than exacting judgment
2. Adonijah’s whole life changed in vs 53
a. And he came and paid homage to King Solomon, and Solomon said to him, “Go to your house.”
i. In vs5: he is exalting himself
ii. Now he is bowing down
b. Solomon treated Adonijah with loving-kindness that he didn’t deserve.
i. Adonijah would not have done the same for Solomon.
3. A sure-fire remedy to self-promotion is thanksgiving!