Introduction Text: 2 Samuel 12 – David must deal with the guilt of his sin for a year before God confronts him through Nathan. He responds correctly, in contrast to King Saul. A Right Response to Sin Realize that you wont get away with it (v1a).There was a time when I wouldn’t admit what a sinner I was.[a] But my dishonesty made me miserable … [Read more...]
Death of a Dream, 2 Samuel 7
Introduction Text: 2 Samuel 7 – David is living in peace and prosperity, and wants to build a house for God rather than a tent. Nathan blesses the endeavor, but God says "no." Dashed Dreams / Unfulfilled Expectations Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel. But the Lord said to David … [Read more...]