Good Counsel Divinely Opposed

About this episode

This sermon explores the tension between human counsel and divine sovereignty through the story of David and Absalom.

David is driven into the wilderness, betrayed by trusted counsel, surrounded by deception, and pursued by his own son. In the courts of Absalom, the wisest counsel in Israel is given, yet it is rejected. Not because it lacked wisdom, but because God Himself opposed it. This sermon walks through the tension of human strategy versus divine sovereignty, showing how the Lord defeats good counsel to accomplish judgment and preserve His chosen king. From cursing and deception to confusion and ultimate deliverance, the hand of God is seen ruling over every moment. Even in exile, David is sustained. Even in danger, God provides. Even when the wicked seem to prosper, their end is already determined. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 10:00am and 5:00pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

Topics covered

• betrayal
• divine sovereignty
• human strategy
• judgment
• deliverance

Keywords

• David
• Absalom
• wisdom
• deception
• exile
• God's hand
• wicked prospering
• ultimate deliverance

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Israel, Gastonia, NC

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