1. Lesson 15 David and Bathsheba; Confession

2. Points to Note Why is it significant that David stayed in Jerusalem? Verse 3 is a detailed response. Why would the servant remind David who this woman was? What happened as a result of their adultery?

3. Points to Note Why is it significant that David stayed in Jerusalem? He should have been out leading his army in battle. Verse 3 is a detailed response. Why would the servant remind David who this woman was? What happened as a result of their adultery?

4. Points to Note Why is it significant that David stayed in Jerusalem? He should have been out leading his army in battle. Verse 3 is a detailed response. Why would the servant remind David who this woman was? Tried to keep him from sin. What happened as a result of their adultery?

5. Points to Note Why is it significant that David stayed in Jerusalem? He should have been out leading his army in battle. Verse 3 is a detailed response. Why would the servant remind David who this woman was? Tried to keep him from sin. What happened as a result of their adultery? Bathsheba became pregnant.

6. Points to Note How did David try to cover up his sin? How did a drunk Uriah show more integrity than a sober David? How did David plan to handle the problem once and for all?

7. Points to Note How did David try to cover up his sin? He called Uriah back from battle and sent Uriah home twice. How did a drunk Uriah show more integrity than a sober David? How did David plan to handle the problem once and for all?

8. Points to Note How did David try to cover up his sin? He called Uriah back from battle and sent Uriah home two times. How did a drunk Uriah show more integrity than a sober David? He refused to go home while his brothers in arms were risking their lives. How did David plan to handle the problem once and for all?

9. Points to Note How did David try to cover up his sin? He called Uriah back from battle and sent Uriah home two times. How did a drunk Uriah show more integrity than a sober David? He refused to go home while his brothers in arms were risking their lives. How did David plan to handle the problem once and for all? Had Uriah put in the front line so that he was killed.

10. Points to Note How did David try to cover up the sin a second way? Which prophet did God send to David? Summarize Nathan’s parable.

11. Points to Note How did David try to cover up the sin a second way? He married Bathsheba, the poor widow. Which prophet did God send to David? Summarize Nathan’s parable.

12. Points to Note How did David try to cover up the sin a second way? He married Bathsheba, the poor widow. Which prophet did God send to David? Nathan. Summarize Nathan’s parable.

13. Points to Note How did David try to cover up the sin a second way? He married Bathsheba, the poor widow. Which prophet did God send to David? Nathan. Summarize Nathan’s parable. A rich man took a poor man’s precious lamb.

14. Points to Note How did David react to the story? What would be the consequences of David’s sin?

15. Points to Note How did David react to the story? First, he was furious. Then he repented. What would be the consequences of David’s sin?

16. Points to Note How did David react to the story? First, he was furious. Then he repented. What would be the consequences of David’s sin? Bathsheba’s son would die. There would be violence in his own household.

17. Points to Note Study 12:13-14. What did David have to do to be forgiven? Why would David pray while the child was alive and not after he died?

18. Points to Note Study 12:13-14. What did David have to do to be forgiven? Nothing Why would David pray while the child was alive and not after he died?

19. Points to Note Study 12:13-14. What did David have to do to be forgiven? Nothing Why would David pray while the child was alive and not after he died? He still hoped that God would have mercy.

20. Break and Quiz Time

21. The Bible and My Life What is the definition of “confession” (two parts) Psalm 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the L ORD ”— and you forgave the guilt of my sin.

22. The Bible and My Life What is the definition of “confession” (two parts) Psalm 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the L ORD ”— and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Admit our sins

23. The Bible and My Life What is the definition of “confession” (two parts) Psalm 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the L ORD ”— and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Hearing and believe the forgiveness of my sins

24. The Bible and My Life What is the definition of “confession” (two parts) Admitting sin, and hearing and believing that my sins are forgiven.

25. The Bible and My Life Catholic “confession”  Contrition (say I’m sorry)  Confession (tell sins to a priest)  Satisfaction (priest says what to do to make up for sin)

26. The Bible and My Life Why do we confess our sins? James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

27. The Bible and My Life Why do we confess our sins? James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Commanded by God

28. The Bible and My Life Why do we confess our sins? 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

29. The Bible and My Life Why do we confess our sins? 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. God promises to forgive our sins.

30. The Bible and My Life Why do we confess our sins? God commands it and promises to forgive our sins.

31. The Bible and My Life How does God forgive our sins? - Romans 4:6-8 – David…speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: “Blessed are they whose transgressions are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.”

32. The Bible and My Life How does God forgive our sins? - Romans 4:6-8 – David…speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: “Blessed are they whose transgressions are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.” Not count sin against us

33. The Bible and My Life How does God forgive our sins? - Isaiah 53:5-6 – He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

34. The Bible and My Life How does God forgive our sins? - Isaiah 53:5-6 – He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Jesus suffered for our sins

35. The Bible and My Life How does God forgive our sins? - John 1:29 – Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

36. The Bible and My Life How does God forgive our sins? - John 1:29 – Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! Take our sins away

37. The Bible and My Life How does God forgive our sins? God forgives the sins of the whole world through the sacrifice of Jesus so that he no longer counts our sins against us.

38. The Bible and My Life Why, then, can I be certain of the forgiveness of sins? - Galatians 5:4 – You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace.

39. The Bible and My Life Why, then, can I be certain of the forgiveness of sins? - Galatians 5:4 – You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. It is not based on us, we sinned

40. The Bible and My Life Why, then, can I be certain of the forgiveness of sins? - Ephesians 2:8-9 – It is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.

41. The Bible and My Life Why, then, can I be certain of the forgiveness of sins? - Ephesians 2:8-9 – It is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. Not on our works, but by God’s grace

42. The Bible and My Life Why, then, can I be certain of the forgiveness of sins? - Philippians 3:8-9 – I consider all things rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ – the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith.

43. The Bible and My Life Why, then, can I be certain of the forgiveness of sins? - Philippians 3:8-9 – I consider all things rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ – the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. We have Christ’s righteousness

44. The Bible and My Life Why, then, can I be certain of the forgiveness of sins? - Ephesians 1:13-14 – Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance.

45. The Bible and My Life Why, then, can I be certain of the forgiveness of sins? - Ephesians 1:13-14 – Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance. Guarantee of heaven

46. The Bible and My Life Why, then, can I be certain of the forgiveness of sins? - For it does not depend on works I do. Rather, it comes by God’s grace through faith and assures me of a place in heaven.

47. The Bible and My Life How do we forgive sins then? John 20:22–23 22 And with that [Jesus] breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

48. The Bible and My Life How do we forgive sins then? John 20:22–23 22 And with that [Jesus] breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

49. The Bible and My Life How do we forgive sins then? Jesus gives us the special right to announce someone’s sins are either forgiven or are not forgiven.

50. Homework Look at the end of the last page of your notes!

51. Homework Memorize:  The Eighth Commandment with meaning  Isaiah 53:5-6  1 John 1:9 Read 1 Kings 21 with dad and mom Question for My Life