David was a good man – but a sinner.• Adultery, 2 Sam. 11:1-5• Deceit, 2 Sam. 11:7• Drunkenness, 2 Sam. 11:13• Murder, 2 Sam. 11:15• Repentance, 2 Sam. 12:13• Forgiveness, 2 Sam. 12:13

David illustrates the realities of sin.• It harms men.• It evokes the justice & mercy of God.• It must come to an end.

To myself.• Spiritual death

Isa. 59:1-2; 1 Tim. 5:6; Eph. 2:1-2• Corrupt nature

Eph. 2:3; 2 Pet. 2:12-17• Eternal punishment

Rom. 6:23; 2:5-9

Causes Great Harm

To others, Rom. 1:28-32.

Causes Great Harm

Sexual ImmoralityMurderBackbiteDisobedient to ParentsUntrustworthy

To others, Rom. 1:28-32.

Causes Great Harm

Sexual ImmoralityMurderProudBoasterUnloving

Causes Great HarmTo society, Prov. 14:34.• Divorce

Mal. 2:16• Homosexual “marriage”

1 Cor. 6:9-10

• GamblingCol. 3:5

• Drinking1 Pet. 4:3-4

Causes Great Harm

To the church, 1 Cor. 5:1-6.• Individual practice of sin• Overlook sin• Acceptance of sin

He died because of my sins.• Appeasement required

1 Jn. 2:2

Is Seen In The Death of Christ

And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a

sweet-smelling aroma.- Eph. 5:2

Not In:• Money

1 Pet. 1:18-19• Animals

Heb. 10:4

Is Seen In The Death of Christ

• Works of meritEph. 2:8-9

• Works of the LawRom. 3:28

Christ died for my sins.• Voluntary

Jn. 10:17-18; Gal. 1:4; Titus 2:14• Love

Jn. 15:13; Gal. 2:20; Eph. 5:25-27

Is Seen In The Death of Christ

Feel the guilt & shame.• Adam & Eve

Gen. 3:7-10• Joseph’s brothers

Gen. 44, 45

Is Up To Me

Feel the guilt & shame.• Some try to avoid it.

Phil. 3:18-19

Is Up To Me

Stiff-neckedActs 7:51

Seared Conscience1 Tim. 4:1-2

Accept responsibility & repent.• Prodigal son

Lk. 15:18-19• Tax collector

Lk. 18:10-14

Is Up To Me

Accept responsibility & repent.• Some blame others

Gen. 3:11-12; Ex. 32:22-24• Some give excuses

1 Sam. 13:11-12; 15:15

Is Up To Me

Obey the gospel.• Jews on Pentecost

Acts 2• Simon the sorcerer

Acts 8

Is Up To Me