Pride brings God’s judgment, but repentance brings His forgiveness and mercy. In part 6 of Chronicles: God’s Mercy and Faithfulness Overcomes, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Chronicles 20 & 21.
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Study Notes
The Battle Within… The Danger of Pride… The Need for Ongoing Repentance… The Joy of God’s Mercy and Grace…
A Basic Chronology of David’s Life
- Born about 1040 BC
- Defeated Goliath: ~16 years old
- Commander of Saul’s army/ On the run: 20’s
- King over Judah: ~30
- King over all Israel: ~ 37
- Brings Ark of Covenant to Jerusalem: ~40
- Desires to build Temple/ Humbled by Davidic Covenant: ~43
- Adultery with Bathsheba: ~47
- Repents of his sin: ~49
- Solomon is born: ~50
- Turmoil in his family: 50’s
- Sinful census: ~60
- Absalom’s rebellion and death: mid 60’s
- Death: ~70
Understanding the Text
David’s Lustful Pride (20:1)
God’s Merciful Victories (20:2-8)
David’s Self-Reliant Pride (21:1-6)
God’s Judgment (21:7-14)
Judgment and Mercy Meet (21:15-30)
Applying the Text
- Confess sin
- Accept God’s discipline
- Give thanks for God’s mercy
- Rejoice in God’s grace
- Walk in joyful obedience