Sheba’s Revolt Against the Kingdom of David

Northwest Bible Church – Jan. 06, 2001 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

2 Samuel 20

Sheba’s revolt against the kingdom of David

Intro

1. SHEBA’S REBELLION (2 Samuel 20:1-2).
2. Sheba, the man.

1) A Benjamite (2 Samuel 20:1).

2) A worthless fellow (2 Samuel 20:1).

1. Sheba’s revolt (2 Samuel 20:1b).

1) Sheba is a rebel.

2) Why the revolt?

1. Application - Sheba revolts today:
2. a) the ______________________ within the church.

1. b) the _____________________ within the church.

1. SHEBA’S RUIN (2 Samuel 20:3-22).
2. David and the concubines (2 Samuel 20:3).

1. The murder of Amasa (2 Samuel 20:4-13).

1) David _______________ a swift response (2 Samuel 20:4).

2) Amasa _____________ in his obedience (2 Samuel 20:5-7).

3) Joab _________________ Amasa (2 Samuel 20:8-12).

1. a) Joab greets Amasa.

1. b) Joab murders Amasa.

1. c) The reasons behind the murder.

(1)

(2)

1. The death of Sheba (14-22).

1) Joab’s relentless attack on Abel Beth-maacah (14-15).

2) Deliverance by a wise woman (16-22).

1. New cabinet positions listed (23-26).

III. A LESSON FROM THE REVOLT OF SHEBA

There will always be Shebas which will rise up within the church and within our own hearts tempting us to revolt against the rule of Christ.

So how do we defeat the SPIRIT of SHEBA in the church and in our own hearts?

1) Quick _____________.

2) Sheba must be _____________.

3) _______________ must be prized above all.