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2 Samuel 15 – The Rebellion That Reveals the True King (Jesus Christ) Introduction: When the King Is Rejected 2 Samuel 15 opens with tension building in Israel. Absalom, the son of King David, begins to position himself at the city gate, quietly stealing the hearts of the people. What looks like political strategy is actually deeper spiritual rebellion—authority being questioned, loyalty being shifted, and God’s anointed king being undermined. But beneath the surface, this chapter is not just about David and Absalom. It is about rejection, betrayal, and a deeper pattern that ultimately points forward to Jesus Christ , the greater Son of David. This is not just history—it is a shadow of something eternal. Chapter Breakdown: What Is Happening in 2 Samuel 15 Absalom begins by: Standing at the city gate “helping” people with their disputes Speaking kindly, but planting doubt about King David’s justice Winning public favor through appearance, not authority Eventually declari...

1 Samuel 3 – Hearing the Voice of God and Finding Jesus in the Call of Samuel Before we arrive at 1 Samuel 3 , we must remember what happened in 1 Samuel 1 and 2 . Hannah, once barren, cried out to the Lord and God opened her womb, giving her Samuel—a miracle child dedicated fully to God. This points beautifully to divine birth themes later fulfilled in Christ. Just as Samuel was born through divine intervention and given to God’s service, Jesus came through the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit, fully dedicated to the Father’s will from the beginning. In 1 Samuel 2 , Hannah’s prayer prophetically magnified the Lord and foreshadowed Mary's Magnificat in Luke 1 , where both women rejoiced in God’s salvation. Eli’s wicked sons, Hophni and Phinehas, corrupted the priesthood, while young Samuel ministered faithfully before the Lord. This contrast prepares us for chapter 3, where God begins raising a faithful voice in a time of spiritual darkness. The Word of the Lord Was Rare Scri...