Sin and Redemption

Proud self-reliance brings death and destruction, but confession and repentance bring God’s merciful redemption. In part 10 of 2 Samuel: Success and Struggle, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Samuel 24.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

1. David at Hebron (Chs. 1 – 4)
2. David’s Success (Chs. 5 – 10)
3. David’s Sin and Struggles (Chs. 11 – 21)
4. David’s Final Years (Chs. 22 – 24)
   1. A Song of Praise (Ch. 22)
   2. David’s Heroes (Ch. 23)
   3. David’s Sin in Taking the Census (Ch. 24)
      1. The nature of the sin (24:1-9)
      2. Confession and consequences of the sin (24:10-17)
      3. Sacrifice for the sin (24:18-25)

Principles from the Text

• God sometimes uses our own evil desires to punish and purge sin
• Our security is found in God alone
• Confession and sacrifice brings forgiveness, peace and reconciliation

Applying the Text

• Are you animated by God’s desires?
• Is your security found in God alone?
• Are you at peace with God?