3 Rulers, part 5 Ever find yourself giving loyalty to something you thought was fresh and new, but ended in disappointment, or worse? If so, you’re not alone—the people of Israel experience the same thing. How do we keep ourselves from being distracted from the truth? Our sermon series, 3 Rulers: Insecurity, Success, & Betrayal continues with the cautionary tale of a would-be king: David’s son, Absalom. (Read ahead in 2 Samuel 15).