People After God's Own Heart:
A Study on the Life of David
Part 13, "Transitions... Fighting for the Right King the Wrong Way"
II Samuel 2
Pastor John Erwin
August 3, 2008
Transitions in life are inevitable. Politically we will have one in November that will transition us to a new president. Israel is facing a similar transition as David now takes the throne. Our text gives us powerful leadership lessons about: overcoming opposition, building coalitions, misused power, and misguided ambition. We see how the "new" king responds in his first few days in office!