David begins his rise to kingship – 2 Samuel 2 Sovereignty and responsibility Obedience and wisdom The power of learned patience Vengeance or justice Questions: God was sovereign over David's rise to kingship. God was never out of control. At the same time, David was also personally responsible to be an active participant in God's plan. These go together. What is the danger of only emphasizing one and ignoring the other? What potential errors or problems would it lead to? David used great wisdom in his rise to power. He didn't just demand it or foolishly grab for it. He carefully pursued God's plan with wisdom. Are you committed to growing in wisdom in your personal life? Where do you need to grow in wisdom? What does it mean to wait on God to move before we do? What are some biblical examples of this?