Spiritual Correction

While the blood of Christ is sufficient to forgive and cleanse even our most vile sin, we may still have to face the consequences of our sin. In part 5 of 2 Samuel: Success and Struggle, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Samuel 12.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

1. David at Hebron (Chs. 1 – 4)
   1. David’s Success (Chs. 5 – 10)
   2. David’s Sin and Struggles (Chs. 11 – 21)
      1. Adultery and Murder (Ch. 11)
      2. The Correction of David (Ch. 12)
      3. Confrontation (12:1-6)
      4. Conviction (12:7-9)
      5. Confession & Consequences (12:10-19)
      6. Consolation (12:20-25)
      7. Conclusion (12:26-31)

Principles from the Text

• Sin has a powerful capacity to dull and blind us
• In His holiness, God will confront and punish sin
• In His mercy, God will forgive the truly penitent of sin
• In His wisdom, God will administer consequences of sin

Applying the Text

• Do you listen to the prompting voice of God’s Spirit?
• Have you confessed known sin?
• Do you rejoice in God’s forgiveness while accepting His discipline?