David is undoubtedly a prominent biblical character. He defeated the giant Goliath. He was promised to always have a king on the throne. The Messiah was to come through his descendants. He is the “sweet Psalmist” of Israel. Many lessons can be learned from David’s life, including a negative one regarding his sin with Bathsheba.

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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