CH · 1

• CHURCH

1. I.

   (Statecraft)

2. II.

   CORRUPTION IN

   • Ps 12:8
   1. A.

      In the court

   2. B.

      Of Ahasuerus

      • Es 3
   3. C.

      Of Darius

      • Da 6:4-15
3. III.

   INSTANCES OF

   1. A.

      Absalom, electioneering for the throne

      • 2Sa 15:2-6
   2. B.

      Pilate, condemning Jesus to gratify the clamoring people

      • Mt 27:23-27
      • Mr 15:15
      • Lu 23:13-25
4. IV.

   MINISTERS IN

   1. A.

      Zadok the priest, a partisan of David

      • 2Sa 15:24-29
   2. B.

      Nathan, the prophet, influences the selection of David’ s successor

      • 1Ki 1:11-40
5. V.

   WOMEN IN

   1. A.

      The wise woman of Abel who saved the city through diplomacy

      • 2Sa 20:16-22
   2. B.

      Bath-sheba, in securing the crown for Solomon

      • 1Ki 1:15-21
   3. C.

      Herodias, in influencing the administration of Herod

      • Mt 14:3-11