2 Samuel 12:1-14
I. THE STORY:
The narrative is very complex but it comes down to two: men of God and a secret sin.
One is committed to sin (the King), and the other was sent to rebuke him (the prophet).
II. THE PROPHET [Nathan]
1. One of the functions of a prophet is to be the messenger of Yahweh - very big responsibility.
David was the second King (first one was Saul - messed up badly). That's why Nathan understand that this time he couldn't let David failed. Otherwise the nation will go down.
2. Nathan could have had reservation/refuse in approaching King David :
- Not fun in rebuking another person
- Credibility was suspected (2 Samuel 7) : David was THE MAN. People loved him. He was untouchable.
3. Nathan used a parable
He understand that David is a good man, so he spoke the truth towards David with love:
- He didn't embarrassed David
- He didn't suck up also, and justified
- Nathan used the same "shepherd language" since David used to be one
- David convicted himself (v.5)
III. THE SIN
1. David had committed adultery, deceptions, and murder (2 Samuel 11). He sinned to cover up his other sins.
2. David took instead of asked (v.8)
- God was disappointed
- David abuse his power
3. David tried to justify himself (2 Samuel 11:25)
He tried to convinced Joab that what they did was OK. (evil in God's eyes) - 2 Samuel 12:9
IV. THE KING
1. David confessed his sin, and repented. [after Nathan rebuked him] Can we do a "David"?
2. Confessed sin is a powerless sin.
V. US
1. Speak the truth with love - it's not to shame the sinner or to make us look good. God wants to bring the sinner to repentance.
2. Find an accountability partner. - everyone can fall into temptations.
3. God wants to forgive. - God sent Nathan not to embarrassed David.
v.14 - God also sent His OWN SON.
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