1. 1 John 2:3
“By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments.”

3. Who Would Stand With David In One of the Darkest Times in His Life?
VESTED
Who Would Stand With David In One of the Darkest Times in His Life?

4. VESTED
“Fully and unconditionally guaranteed as a legal right, benefit, or privilege.” Merriam-Webster

5. Heb 6:11-12
“And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the FULL ASSURANCE of hope until the end… So that you will not be sluggish…”

6. VESTED
INVESTED

7. Absalom Is Coming 2 Sam. 15:12-15
David Flees Jerusalem Through the Kidron Valley, Crossing Over the Mount of Olives.
2 Sam. 15:30

8. Who Does David Meet? Ittai – 15:19-22
A Philistine and Exile from Gath.
“What Do You Have to Do With This? You Are a Foreigner. Go Home Where You Will Be Safe.”
“I Am Your Servant In Life or Death.”
18:2 – Ittai Becomes a Military Leader In the Battle With Absalom.

9. Who Does David Meet? Ahithophel – 15:31; 16:23
A Trusted Counselor of David.
He Betrayed David, Joining With Absalom.
He Was the One Who Counseled Absalom to Violate His Father’s Concubines (16:21).
Absalom Eventually Turns Against Him Causing Him to Commit Suicide (17:23).

10. 3 Things Needed for Investment
Commitment – Everyone Is Committed to Someone.
Motivation – The Reason For the Commitment.
Courage – The Willingness to Serve the One You’re Invested In.

11. Those Invested In David Those Against David
Zadok and Abiathar – 15:24-29
Hushai – 15:32ff
These Become Spies For David.
Mephibosheth – 16:1-4, Saul’s Remaining Son
Stayed In Jerusalem To Support Absalom*
Shimei – 16:5-14, A Relative of Saul’s.
Cursed David as He Fled.