David's Political Maneuverings
2 Samuel 3:12-27
ICC Wednesday in the Word 1/8/20
Pastor Chris Bogstad


I. Review
1. David’s success lays the foundation for future failure (2-5)
2. Abner’s pride lays the foundation for David’s future crowning (6-11)


II. More sinful tendencies God’s uses to setup the future of Israel..


1. Abner’s p_____________ sets up David’s position (12-21)


i. Representatives between Abner and David _____________ (12-13)




ii. David’s direct _____________with Ish-bosheth (14)




iii. Ish-bosheth and Abner’s _____________ (15-21)




2. Joab's anger rises, _____________the setup peace (22-27)
i. Joab _____________David when he hears (22-25)








ii. Joab _____________Abner when he deceives (26-27)






III. So what questions?



IV. Review

1. David’s success lays the foundation for future failure (2-5)
2. Abner’s pride lays the foundation for David’s future crowning (6-11)


V. Sinful tendencies setup the future of Israel.


3. Abner’s pragmatism sets up David’s position (12-21)


i. Representatives between Abner and David discuss (12-13)




ii. David’s direct dealing with Ish-bosheth (14)




iii. Ish-bosheth and Abner’s acquittal (15-21)




4. Joab's anger rises, threatening the setup peace (22-27)
i. Joab rebukes David when he hears (22-25)








ii. Joab assassinates Abner when he deceives (26-27)






VI. So what questions?