The Spirit of Absalom

Introduction A spirit that operates in the last days Antichrist Cain, Balaam, Korh, Jezebel spirits, manifested in many ways David coming to leadership Bear, Lion, Goliath, Saul, Son Absalom

2 Samuel 13-18 The Characteristics of an Absalom Spirit He is a son born oppressed Mothers name macah oppressed

Has a destiny Absalom father of peace He became just the opposite Lucifer becoming the devil Light becomes darkness

Bitterness Bad childhood Towards the father Brothers etc

Offended angry Fathers inaction to deal with sisters situation Matt 11:4-6 4 Jesus answered and said to them, "Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: 5 The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them. 6 And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me." Matt 18:7 7 Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes! Matt 24:9-10 9 "Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name's sake. 10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another

Unforgiving a. Towards the father and brother

Revengeful HIDDEN VALCANO 2 Sam 13:20 20 Her brother Absalom said to her, "Has that Amnon, your brother, been with you? Be quiet now, my sister; he is your brother. Don't take this thing

to heart." And Tamar lived in her brother Absalom's house, a desolate woman. 2 Sam 13:22 22 Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad; he hated Amnon because he had disgraced his sister Tamar.

1. Be quiet, he is your brother 2. Dont take things to heart 3. Never said a word to Amnon he hated

Schemer crafty Cool headed schemer Takes two years to kill his brother Takes four years to take the kingdom

Judge and executioner His own laws to deal with situation a. Takes the law into his hand kills the brother b. He has own way of dealing with injustice c. He felt he deserves the medal of honour d. Judges and kills others reputation

Feels ignored and hurt Seeks recognition Poor me.. 32 Absalom said to Joab, "Look, I sent word to you and said, 'Come here so I can send you to the king to ask, "Why have I come from Geshur? It would be better for me if I were still there!" ' Now then, I want to see the king's face, and if I am guilty of anything, let him put me to death." 33 So Joab went to the king and told him this. Then the king summoned Absalom, and he came in and bowed down with his face to the ground before the king. And the king kissed Absalom.

Draws attention to himself 2 Sam 15:1 15:1 In the course of time, Absalom provided himself with a chariot and horses and with fifty men to run ahead of him. He was already acting like a king 1 Sam 8:11 11 He said, "This is what the king who will reign over you will do: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots and horses, and they will run in front of his chariots.

Draws people to himself 2 Sam 15:1-13 15:1 In the course of time, Absalom provided himself with a chariot and horses and with fifty men to run ahead of him.

2 He would get up early and stand by the side of the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone came with a complaint to be placed before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out to him, "What town are you from?" He would answer, "Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel." 3 Then Absalom would say to him, "Look, your claims are valid and proper, but there is no representative of the king to hear you." 4 And Absalom would add, "If only I were appointed judge in the land! Then everyone who has a complaint or case could come to me and I would see that he gets justice." 5 Also, whenever anyone approached him to bow down before him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him and kiss him. 6 Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king asking for justice, and so he stole the hearts of the men of Israel. 7 At the end of four years, Absalom said to the king, "Let me go to Hebron and fulfill a vow I made to the LORD. 8 While your servant was living at Geshur in Aram, I made this vow: 'If the LORD takes me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.'" 9 The king said to him, "Go in peace." So he went to Hebron. 10 Then Absalom sent secret messengers throughout the tribes of Israel to say, "As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpets, then say, 'Absalom is king in Hebron.'" 11 Two hundred men from Jerusalem had accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and went quite innocently, knowing nothing about the matter. 12 While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, to come from Giloh, his hometown. And so the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom's following kept on increasing.

13 A messenger came and told David, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom."

Has a definite plan

He stole the heart of people a. The king was late but Abs came early recognition, praise of man c. The king is busy but the prince charming says here I am - Competitive 2. He pretended that he was genuinely concerned about them 3. Caused division by stealing their hearts 4. I love you more than the king 5. I am your special friend, dont need to bow but Ill hug you false humility 6. Plant doubts concerning the leader sowing of strife 7. Finds fault with the king a critical spirit 8. He tells you what you want to hear pastors speak the truth and that needs change 9. Has a hidden agenda motives cannot be seen sneaky and does behind the back Jezebel, Korah, Baalam can be detected outwardly but not outwardly 10. Gathers people around himself Ahithophel 11. He used an offering time to demonstrate his rebellion

Judgment will follow

His head was caught He died because he sought authority wrongly His rebellion ended like that of Jezebel, Korah, Balaam and Judas.