The document discusses the biblical figure David, highlighting his sins with Bathsheba and the lessons learned from them. It emphasizes themes of temptation, deceit, and the consequences of sin, as well as the importance of repentance and prayer. Additionally, it reflects on the lasting impacts of his actions, including the loss of trust and changes in relationships.

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2. David is a prominent biblical figure
 Defeated Goliath
 Always have a king on the throne
 Messiah to come from him
 The “sweet psalmist of Israel”

3. Lessons from his sin with Bathsheba
 What not to do
 How one of great faith overcomes sin

5. Sin committed, 2 Sam. 11
 Adultery, 2 Sam. 11:2-5
 Deceit, 2 Sam. 11:6-9
 Drunkenness, 2 Sam. 11:10-13
 Murder/s, 2 Sam. 11:14-17

6. Out of character, 1 Sam. 13:24
 “Overtaken” in sin, Gal. 6:1
 Lust, curse, fight…

7. Gave in to temptation, 1 Jn. 2:15-17
 Caught in a bad situation
 Tempted by sight
 Dwelt on possibilities
 Acted on desires, Jas. 1:13-16

8. Tried to cover up, 2 Sam. 11
 Not for long, Num. 32:23

9. Made to acknowledge his sin, 2 Sam. 12:1-13
 Examine self, 2 Cor. 13:5
 Listen to God’s word, Heb. 4:12
 Listen to others, Prov. 13:18; 27:5

10. Repent, confess, & pray, 2 Sam. 12:13
 David’s deep sorrow, Psa. 51:1-4
 Repent & pray, Acts 8:19-24
 Confess, 1 Jn. 1:5-9; Jas. 5:16

11. Consequences, 2 Sam. 12:10-14, 19
 Adultery
⁃ marriage never the same
 Theft
⁃ loss of trust of others
 Abuse of children, drunk around them
⁃ Always in their mind
 Lie/Disobey parents
⁃ long process of building back trust