2. 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

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

4. 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

5. To others, Rom. 1:28-32. Causes Great Harm Sexual Immorality Murder Backbite Disobedient to Parents Untrustworthy

6. To others, Rom. 1:28-32. Causes Great Harm Sexual Immorality Murder Proud Boaster Unloving

7. Causes Great Harm To society, Prov. 14:34. Divorce Mal. 2:16 Homosexual “marriage” 1 Cor. 6:9-10 Gambling Col. 3:5 Drinking 1 Pet. 4:3-4

8. Causes Great Harm To the church, 1 Cor. 5:1-6. Individual practice of sin Overlook sin Acceptance of sin

9. 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

10. Not In: Money 1 Pet. 1:18-19 Animals Heb. 10:4 Is Seen In The Death of Christ Works of merit Eph. 2:8-9 Works of the Law Rom. 3:28

11. 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

12. Feel the guilt & shame. Adam & Eve Gen. 3:7-10 Joseph’s brothers Gen. 44, 45 Is Up To Me

13. Feel the guilt & shame. Some try to avoid it. Phil. 3:18-19 Is Up To Me Stiff-necked Acts 7:51 Seared Conscience 1 Tim. 4:1-2

14. Accept responsibility & repent. Prodigal son Lk. 15:18-19 Tax collector Lk. 18:10-14 Is Up To Me

15. 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

16. Obey the gospel. Jews on Pentecost Acts 2 Simon the sorcerer Acts 8 Is Up To Me