It All Points to Jesus

Family Week · Days 148–154

Week 22

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David’s house broke beyond his mending — so the Son of David went to a cross and finished what no king could.

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Day 148 · May 28

David's family begins to fracture through lust, violence, revenge, and grief.

Kids Corner · Grown-ups

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Day 149 · May 29

Absalom returns but reconciliation remains incomplete, and rebellion grows until David leaves Jerusalem.

Kids Corner · Grown-ups

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Day 150 · May 30

David crosses the Kidron in sorrow while betrayal, counsel, and political maneuvering surround him.

Kids Corner · Grown-ups

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Day 151 · May 31

David is preserved as competing counsel unfolds, and God frustrates the plan that would have destroyed him.

Kids Corner · Grown-ups

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Day 152 · Day 152

King David's army went out to fight his son Absalom, who had turned against him.

Kids Corner · Grown-ups

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Day 153 · Day 153

King David crossed back over the Jordan River to go home.

Kids Corner · Grown-ups

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Day 154 · June 1

David’s kingdom is still scarred by rebellion, violence, and old bloodguilt.

Kids Corner · Grown-ups

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