David and Bathsheba

Scripture:

2 Samuel 11:1-12:25


Observation:

David sinned by committing adultery, and then attempted to cover up his sin by killing Bathsheba’s husband and marrying her. David quickly learned he could not make up for the sins he had committed however, and the consequence of his sin (which was actually against God - David had “utterly scorn[ed] the LORD” [12:14]) was the death of his son. David was not the only one who had to live with the consequences, however - Bathsheba lost both a husband and a child to death in less than one year. God forgave David, however, and even blessed David with another son, Solomon.


Application:

1) Ultimately, when we sin we are scorning God.
2) We cannot atone for our sin ourselves.
3) Our sin has consequences that also can impact other people.
4) God provided atonement for our sin once and for all through Jesus Christ.
5) God loves us and will forgive us when we confess and repent of our sins.


Prayer:

Father, thank You for offering us a way of atonement for our sin. Thank You for forgiving us when we ask, and thank You for loving us enough to discipline us when we stray!