Calvary Chapel McKinney Pastor James Marini continues a Bible study series through 2 Samuel. This week's verse by verse study is 2 Samuel 13:1-39. From Sunday, April 27th, 2025.

Take Aways:

1. As Amnon’s unchecked lust eventually produced horrific violation that radically harmed others and ultimately cost him his life, so our sinful passions will lead to dreadful sins that we never imagined being involved with if left unchecked—“Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” 2 Timothy 2:22

2. Though Absalom believed taking vengeance into his own hands would lead to healing, it actually generated further pain and suffering for everyone involved, reminding us to trust the Lord to execute righteous vengeance—“Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God; He will come and save you.” Isaiah 35:4

3. While Absalom rightly recognized that his slaying of Amnon was an unlawful act, he responded poorly by fleeing from the king in rebellion rather than humbly repenting and returning to his father who loved him—“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise.” Psalm 51:17