The Problem with Kings – Pt. 7

Right with God?

1. A Lot Has HAPPENED
   1. RAPE, REVENGE, and REBELLION (II Samuel 13-18)
   2. Even more REBELLION (II Samuel 20)
      
2. The END of an ERA
   1. A Reminder of WHAT is at STAKE (Genesis 3, 22, 49; 2 Samuel 7)
   2. An UNDERWHELMING Conclusion (I Kings 1-2)
      
3. A (DIS)Orderly HOUSE
   1. A FAMILY Affair
   2. A TRUST in God’s PROMISE (2 Samuel 7, 23:5; I Kings 2:2-4)
      
4. ADVENTURES in DISILLUSIONMENT
   1. Wrestling with The BIBLE (II Timothy 3:14-16, Romans 15:4, Luke 24:44)
   2. Unmasking HEROES (Psalm 20:7, Psalm 118:8-9, Hebrews 11)
   3. Uncovering YOURSELF (Galatians 6:3, Ephesians 2:8)
   4. Seeking GOD (Isaiah 55:8-9; Psalm 139:6; Romans 11:33-34; I Timothy 6:16)

Questions for Further Reflection:

1. What do you make of David’s life? Why is the Bible telling us all of this?
2. What about Solomon’s life? What do you think the Biblical authors are trying to tellus about Solomon?
3. Would you say that your house is right with God? Why or why not?
4. What is the biggest illusion you’ve been disabused of?
5. Have you typically thought of disillusionment as a positive or negative thing?
6. Of the 4 things listed, what have your disillusionments typically centered on?
7. How does the faithfulness of God play into disillusionment?