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2 We are merciful What happens when ... Judgements are made
Mercy is offered We try to contact the dead Strength is needed Violence is rejected Kindness reigns Truth is distorted Awe for God is lost We understand ourselves Lust is unchecked Reconciliation is needed A loving God gets angry We think God has left us Relationships are neglected We are merciful

3 The story so far David temporary overthrown by his son Absalom

4 The story so far David temporary overthrown by his son Absalom But Absalom killed by Joab, David’s right hand man

5 The story so far David temporary overthrown by his son Absalom But Absalom killed by Joab, David’s right hand man David seeks to return to Jerusalem and reunite his people

6 David wins the following of the people
2 Samuel 19 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah so that they were all of one accord. They sent word to the king, “Return, you and all your men.”

7 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
Winning hearts 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah Leadership needed in family life in the work place in Church service in community involvement

8 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
Winning hearts 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah Leadership needed 3 approaches to creating following ... 1. Forcing hearts Intimidation Obedience demanded Manipulation

9 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
Winning hearts 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah Leadership needed 3 approaches to creating following ... 1. Forcing hearts Obedience demanded 2. Appeasing hearts Fearfully or cynically Doing whatever is expected/wanted

10 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
Winning hearts 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah Leadership needed 3 approaches to creating following ... 1. Forcing hearts Obedience demanded 2. Appeasing hearts Doing whatever is expected/wanted 3. Winning hearts Earning Inspiring

11 What was it about David that inspired following?
2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 1. Courage 2. Faith

12 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
David wins back the people 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 2 Samuel 19 15 Then the king returned and went as far as the Jordan.   Now the men of Judah had come to Gilgal to go out and meet the king and bring him across the Jordan. 16 Shimei son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim, hurried down with the men of Judah to meet King David. Shimei ...

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14 David cursed by Shimei 2 Samuel 16
5 As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the same clan as Saul’s family came out from there. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and he cursed as he came out. 6 He pelted David and all the king’s officials with stones, though all the troops and the special guard were on David’s right and left. 7 As he cursed, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you murderer, you scoundrel! 8 The LORD has repaid you for all the blood you shed in the household of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. The LORD has given the kingdom into the hands of your son Absalom. You have come to ruin because you are a murderer!”

15 Abishai wants to defend David by killing Shimei
David cursed by Shimei 2 Samuel 16 9    Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off his head.” Abishai wants to defend David by killing Shimei

16 David does not want defending
David cursed by Shimei 2 Samuel 16 10    But the king said, “What does this have to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? If he is cursing because the LORD said to him, ‘Curse David,’ who can ask, ‘Why do you do this?’” 11 David then said to Abishai and all his officials, “My son, who is of my own flesh, is trying to take my life. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone; let him curse, for the LORD has told him to. 12 It may be that the LORD will look upon my misery and restore to me his covenant blessing instead of his curse today.” David does not want defending - can’t be worse that Absalom - can’t be sure God is with him

17 David cursed by Shimei 2 Samuel 16
13 So David and his men continued along the road while Shimei was going along the hillside opposite him, cursing as he went and throwing stones at him and showering him with dirt.

18 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
David wins back the people 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 2 Samuel 19 15 Then the king returned and went as far as the Jordan. Now the men of Judah had come to Gilgal to go out and meet the king and bring him across the Jordan. 16 Shimei son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim, hurried down with the men of Judah to meet King David. Shimei ...

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20 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
David wins back the people 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 2 Samuel 19 18  ... When Shimei son of Gera crossed the Jordan, he fell prostrate before the king 19 and said to him, “May my lord not hold me guilty. Do not remember how your servant did wrong on the day my lord the king left Jerusalem. May the king put it out of his mind. 20 For I your servant know that I have sinned, but today I have come here as the first of the whole house of Joseph to come down and meet my lord the king.” Shimei Cowardly opportunist?

21 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
David wins back the people 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 2 Samuel 19 18  ... When Shimei son of Gera crossed the Jordan, he fell prostrate before the king 19 and said to him, “May my lord not hold me guilty. Do not remember how your servant did wrong on the day my lord the king left Jerusalem. May the king put it out of his mind. 20 For I your servant know that I have sinned, but today I have come here as the first of the whole house of Joseph to come down and meet my lord the king.” Shimei Cowardly opportunist? Courageous and humble?

22 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
David wins back the people 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 2 Samuel 19 21    Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Shouldn’t Shimei be put to death for this? He cursed the LORD’s anointed.” How we see Shimei gives clue as too how merciful we are Mercy: Affected by our experience of betrayal our experience of receiving mercy

23 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
David wins back the people 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 2 Samuel 19 22    David replied, “What does this have to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? What right do you have to interfere? Should anyone be put to death in Israel today? Don’t I know that today I am king over Israel?” 23 So the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king promised him on oath. Mercy ...

24 What was it about David that inspired following?
2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 1. Courage 2. Faith

25 What was it about David that inspired following?
2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 1. Courage 2. Faith 3. Mercy The decision not to punish to not use power, opportunity or right

26 Mercy ... holding back criticism sorting out other’s messes serving those who should help us forgiving insult

27 But what if we don’t know if people are sorry?

28 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
David wins back the people 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 2 Samuel 19 16 Shimei son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim, hurried down with the men of Judah to meet King David. 17 With him were a thousand Benjamites, along with Ziba, the steward of Saul’s household, and his fifteen sons and twenty servants. They rushed to the Jordan, where the king was. Ziba and Mephibosheth ...

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30 David meets Ziba, servant of Mephibosheth
2 Samuel 16 1    When David had gone a short distance beyond the summit, there was Ziba, the steward of Mephibosheth, waiting to meet him. He had a string of donkeys saddled and loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred cakes of raisins, a hundred cakes of figs and a skin of wine. Ziba ... loyal servant?

31 David meets Ziba, servant of Mephibosheth
2 Samuel 16 2   The king asked Ziba, “Why have you brought these?”   Ziba answered, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride on, the bread and fruit are for the men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.” Ziba brings gifts

32 David meets Ziba, servant of Mephibosheth
2 Samuel 16 3 The king then asked, “Where is your master’s grandson?”   Ziba said to him, “He is staying in Jerusalem, because he thinks, ‘Today the house of Israel will restore to me my grandfather’s kingdom.’” Ziba brings gifts but declares Mephibosheth has gone to Absalom

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34 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
David wins back the people 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 2 Samuel 19 16 Shimei son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim, hurried down with the men of Judah to meet King David. 17 With him were a thousand Benjamites, along with Ziba, the steward of Saul’s household, and his fifteen sons and twenty servants. They rushed to the Jordan, where the king was. Ziba ... loyal servant?

35 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
David wins back the people 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 2 Samuel 19 24    Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, also went down to meet the king. He had not taken care of his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king left until the day he returned safely. 25 When he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, the king asked him, “Why didn’t you go with me, Mephibosheth?” Ziba ... loyal servant? Mephibosheth ... ungrateful and disloyal?

36 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
David wins back the people 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 2 Samuel 19 26    He said, “My lord the king, since I your servant am lame, I said, ‘I will have my donkey saddled and will ride on it, so I can go with the king.’ But Ziba my servant betrayed me. 27 And he has slandered your servant to my lord the king. My lord the king is like an angel of God; so do whatever you wish. 28 All my grandfather’s descendants deserved nothing but death from my lord the king, but you gave your servant a place among those who eat at your table. So what right do I have to make any more appeals to the king?” Ziba ... loyal servant? or liar Mephibosheth ungrateful and disloyal? or betrayed?

37 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
David wins back the people 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah Who is telling the truth? How do we respond when truth is unclear? 2 Samuel 19 29 The king said to him, “Why say more? I order you and Ziba to divide the land.” David slow to judge Patient

38 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
David wins back the people 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 2 Samuel 19 30 Mephibosheth said to the king, “Let him take everything, now that my lord the king has returned home safely.” Now who is telling the truth? Ziba Mephibosheth No motive to lie - thought Absalom would win

39 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
David wins back the people 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 2 Samuel 19 30 Mephibosheth said to the king, “Let him take everything, now that my lord the king has returned home safely.” Now who is telling the truth? Ziba Mephibosheth No motive to lie - thought Absalom would win Recognises his sin or genuinely uncaring?

40 What was it about David that inspired following?
2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 1. Courage 2. Faith 3. Mercy

41 What was it about David that inspired following?
2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah 1. Courage 2. Faith 3. Mercy Slow to anger and judge Gracious when things don’t happen as we want 4. Patience Waiting when others let us down

42 How can I lead others? 1. Courage 2. Faith To whom, and in what ways,
is God asking me to be merciful? 3. Mercy In what situations, is God asking me to be patient? 4. Patience

43 2 Samuel 19: 14 He won over the hearts of the men of Judah
How can I lead others? 1. Courage 2. Faith To whom, and in what ways, is God asking me to be merciful? 3. Mercy In what situations, is God asking me to be patient? 4. Patience

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