The Terror of Tamar

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Sermon Outline

David: The Divided Dad (vv. 6-7, 21)

• Checked in on his children.
• Sought to care for his children.
• Angered over sin by his children.
• Silent in punishment of his children.

Tamar: The Caring Sister (vv. 8-19)

• Willingly served her brother.
• Refused his sexual advances.
• Pleaded with him to make different choices.
• Begged him to add shame to his assault.
• Lived with the devastation in isolation.

Amnon: The Selfish Brother (vv. 1-17)

• His lust was overwhelming.
• His pouting was pronounced.
• His plan was deceitful.
• His sin was reprehensible.
• His disgust was inevitable.

Jonadab: The Cunning Cousin (vv. 3-5)

• He was a crafty man.
• He put together a despicable plan.

Absalom: The Defending Brother (vv. 20-22)

• Sought out what happened.
• Directed Tamar to keep quiet.
• Provided a place of protection.
• Hated Amnon because of the sin he committed.

Applications from this Passage

• Parents: Do not allow your past failures to affect future actions.
• Victims should be helped, heard, seen, and offered hope.
• Sin should always be dealt with Biblically.

Questions to Consider

• How can you make sure you are being the parent that God directs you to be?
• What help are you getting if you are or have been a victim?
• Who is in your life that you have given permission to call you out?
• When you make friends what are your non-negotiables?
• How are you seeking to protect the at risk?