1. Insurrection at the family reunion.
  2. Hushai wins a war of councilors.
  3. Absalom receives esteemed council.
  4. Absalom becomes a populous politician.
  5. Devising a way to escape the law.
  6. Jesus uses a lot of animal metaphors in order to instruct His disciples in how to interact with the world.
  7. David’s house begins to crumble.
  8. Jesus sends out His Twelve Sent-Ones on their first mission. Why does He give them the instructions that He gives . . . and what's up with the staff?