#42 – Absalom’s Daddy Issues: 2 Samuel 14-20 with Taryn Mays

May 2, 2019

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley, and special guest Taryn Mays dive back into 2 Samuel to discuss what transpires between David and his son, Absalom.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Who is Absalom and why does he matter?
What is the conspiracy that Absalom undertakes?
Is God choosing Absalom?
Let’s look at David’s response in 2 Samuel 16:5-14.
What is special about the way David mourns Absalom's death?
Does the Lord actively bring harm upon people?
Why care about the family of this ancient king that has a messed up family?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

2 Samuel 14-20
1 Samuel The Village Church
2 Samuel The Village Church
“Leap Over a Wall” by Eugene Peterson

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley and special guest Taryn Mays dive back into 2 Samuel to discuss what transpires between David and his son, Absalom.

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