
#42 – Absalom’s Daddy Issues: 2 Samuel 14-20 with Taryn Mays
About this episode
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.
Sponsored by:
You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations.
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