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QUEST TO UNDERSTAND ELEMENTARY SCRIPTURAL TRUTH

Davids Succession to Davids Sin

2 Sam 6-12 · Pastor Craig R. Jarvis

 

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1David's Succession to David's Sin

  • 2 Sam.6-12
  • Review

  • Who was Abner (Ab)?

  • Who was Joab?

  • Who was Ish?

  • Abner was loyal to whom?

  • how did Joab feel about this?

  • what did he do about it?

  • What characteristic of David is presented through the story?

  • "David's character of shone brightest in the light of ."

2David's Succession

  • Uzzah & the Ark
  • When was the last we heard of the Ark? 1Sam.7
  • Now, David captures , & he sends for the Ark He planned on building the
  • this would declare the center of worship
  • David placed the Ark on an
  • this was in violation of the Law
  • The Ark began to fall, Uzzah it to steady it v.6
  • this was in violation of the Law

3God's Reaction

  • v.7 God him

4David's Reaction

  • v.8 David was
  • he called the place ; " against Uzzah" v.9-11 David was
  • | Some facts | | Uzzah was one of the ones in v.3 | | example: strong penalty for leadership | | Uzzah's family understood the importance of |
  • | example: strong penalty for intentional ignorance | | No one has had any with the Ark before | | example: strong penalty regardless of time |
  • Lesson: " " is a title unique only to our God
  • Three Months Later...
  • David attempts another move
  • he dresses in attire v.14
  • he was not Aaronic priesthood
  • he was anointed of God
  • his was bloodline of Christ
  • he with upon seeing the Ark enter Jerusalem Michal accused him of undressing himself for v.20 explanation:
  • Overviews
  • Chapt. 7:
  • Chapt. 8:
  • Chapt. 9: Beginning of " " David's Sin

5Succession Narrative 9-20

  • 3 Parts: 1. for Saul's
  • 2. Attempts to befriend 3. Destroy outstanding

6David's Preparation for Downfall

  • The time of year:
  • "when go out to "
  • David stayed home
  • During a sleepless night (late afternoon), David takes a walk
  • is bathing on the rooftop David probably was just looking for a
  • she may have had ulterior motives
  • David sent for the woman v.3-4
  • Read: Jam.1:14-15
  • David had plenty of time to
  • it was simply sin
  • Bathsheeba gets pregnant
  • David's 1rst solution: v.6-11
  • Uriah wouldn't sleep in comfort while his brothers fought
  • David's 2nd solution: v.13
  • Uriah had more than David
  • he knew his place was in the
  • David's 3rd solution: v.14-15
  • Uriah faithfully delivered his own death warrant
  • Joab follows orders and Uriah dies
  • David's reaction v.25
  • You some, you some
  • David's impeccable is marred for life
  • Lesson: Intentional sins are like tremors, when they begin, the damage is , but if they continue, an earthquake of inevitably follows.

7Nathan's Visit

  • The Parable: v.1-4
  • David was the man
  • Uriah was the man
  • Bathsheeba was the
  • David's response: v.5-6
  • the rich man
  • make him pay back times
  • God's punishment:
  • for breaking at least 4 commandments:
  • instead, would never leave David v.10
  • David's sons took David's concubines v.11
  • what David did , his sons did

8David's response: Psalm 51

  • The Child dies
  • David's response: v.15-18/19-23
  • Conclusion:1. Jms.1:14-15
  • 2. No sin is too great for God's mercy
  • 3. The repercussions of sin are never visible when looking ahead but always devastating when looking back

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