1. The Lineage of Grace - Bathsheba David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife Matthew 1:6

2. Overview The story The aftermath What we can learn

3. The People David the king Bathsheba Uriah the Hittite Nathan the prophet

4. The Story An evil deed - adultery Another evil deed - murder

5. The Aftermath - Judgement “You are the man!”

6. The Aftermath - Repentance “I have sinned against the Lord” 2 Samuel 12:13 “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.” Psalm 51:1-2

7. The Aftermath - Restoration “The Lord has taken away your sin. You are not going to die.” 2 Samuel 12:13

8. The Aftermath – Lasting Consequences “The sword will never depart from your house…Out of your own household I am going to bring calamity upon you…” 2 Samuel 12:10, 11

9. The Aftermath – God’s unmerited favour Bathsheba gave birth to a a son…The Lord loved him… 2 Samuel 12:24 “Solomon your son shall be king after me…” 1 Kings 1:30

10. What we can learn 1. No one is immune to temptation! 2. Sin leads to judgement 3. Sin can be forgiven

11. Our forgiveness All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” Acts 10:43 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace Ephesians 1:7

12. “Brothers, what shall we do?” “Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” Acts 2:38

13. The lineage of grace Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. John 1:12-13

14. The lineage of grace The Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship… The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8: 16-17