SERMON | Warrior Poet | Pt. 27 'Gospel Hope for the Passive & the Bitter' | 2 Samuel

From 2 Samuel 13:23-39, Pastor John Murphy examines the responses of David and Absalom to the injustice of Amnon's assault on Tamar. David's passivity, driven by fear and shame, contrasts with Absalom's unchecked anger, which leads to vengeful rage. This sermon highlights how fear of conflict, shame from past mistakes, and unresolved sadness can lead to paralysis or bitterness. John encourages rejecting passivity and confronting bitterness through the gospel, which offers hope and healing in Christ. Jesus, the true King, brings justice, freeing us to act with courage and process our emotions in light of God's grace.