Abner had killed Joab’s brother, Asahel, in battle. Joab cannot wait for the Lord but must exact his own vengeance.
God begins to fulfill His prophecy concerning David. But even now, David’s right to the entire kingdom is contested.
This is a most difficult time for David. He is constantly in fear for his life. Yet, he survives by continually seeking God’s will.
This lesson deals with the death of Moses and the end of his work on the earth. Joshua will lead the Israelites into the land of Canaan. Moses will only get to see the land before he dies.
Many today love to have the preeminence (3 John 1:9) like Diotrephes of old. Man desires a position. God takes a servant and gives him a job to do.
