2. The Trials of a King P 162-163 P 167-168 P 165, 169

3. Introduction Temptation Rebellion Aspiration

4. Temptation David knew who she was Deception Compromise – Standards – Skewed conscience – Lawlessness

5. Temptation Abusive – Sexual abuse – his position – Manipulative – with her and Uriah – Murder

6. Rebellion The Price of David’s sin Lack of discipline - Amnon Absalom – looking for revenge – Undermines David’s rule – David ignores his activity – Wrestle the kingdom from David

7. Rebellion Proclaims himself as king David appointed his army – Joab kills Absalom Impact upon David’s leadership

8. Aspiration Spares no expense – Talent is 75.5 pounds – $950 billion in gold – $200 trillion in silver

9. Aspiration How do you value worship? When worship becomes worthless – “Talk, but no walk” – Substance – depth – Investment

10. God’s Story The value equals the price. What are you willing to pay for a sinner? God gave his best – Jesus – To “buy” sinners

11. Their Story David lost sight of who he was – Idea: above the law – “I’m king, I do as I please” God confronts sin “I will not sacrifice what costs me nothing!” (1 Chron 21:24)

12. Our Story What are we saved from? When worship becomes worthless – Work for minimum wage? $290/wk – God is willing to work for $29/wk! Today – we look for a “deal” – At someone else’s expense – Positioning and obedience