2. Solomon becomes king 1 Kings 1 - review
David was very old but neglected to have his son Solomon anointed king, though God had chosen him.
Rival son Adonijah wanted to be king and staged a coup along with David’s general Joab and high priest Abiathar.
Nathan the prophet and Solomon’s mother Bathsheba informed David of Adonijah’s coronation party.
David immediately sent Nathan and Zadok the priest to anoint Solomon – and the people shout “Long live the king.”
Adonijah fears for his life but Solomon spares his brother.

4. 2 views of strong Leadership
World’s View
God’s View
Insist on my way
Control, because it feeds my ego
Benefit my desires
Character marked by selfishness and lawlessness
Submit to God’s way
Courage, because I serve God’s purposes.
Benefit God’s people
Character marked by sacrificial love and justice

6. Joab’s indictment
Murdered Abner – The noble commander of David’s initial rival – Saul’s son Ishbosheth (2 Samuel 2:12-32).
Murdered Absalom – When David’s son rebelled, David explicitly told Joab to take him alive (2 Samuel 18).
Murdered Amasa – David’s choice to replace Joab as general (2 Samuel 20).
Betrayed David to support Adonijah (1 Kings 1).

7. Why didn’t david deal with Joab?
Possible factors…
Family – Joab was his nephew.
Guilt – David also was guilty of murder (Uriah).
Leverage – Joab was one of perhaps only a few who knew of David’s role in Uriah’s death.
Irreplaceable – Joab was a really good army general.

9. True strength Put God first (1 Kings 2:1-12).
Do I know God’s word?
Am I committed to obeying God’s word?
Do hard things (1 Kings 2:13-46)
Do my priorities – time, money, thoughts – reflect God’s priorities for me?
Do my choices – time, money, habits, relationships – flow from obedience to God?

11. True strength
1 John 2:14b – I write to you, young men because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
2 Timothy 1: 7 – For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self- discipline. 
God’s word + God’s Spirit = God’s strength

12. Hard Things Time in God’s word Money Marriage Temptation Apologies
Ministry commitment
Giving up bitterness
Letting go of arguments
Giving up pride
God’s word + God’s Spirit = God’s strength

13. Hard Things Time in God’s word Money Marriage Temptation Apologies
Ministry commitment
Giving up bitterness
Letting go of arguments
Giving up pride
God’s word + God’s Spirit = God’s strength