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Wicked Things

Acting on illicit desire brings death and destruction. In part 6 of 2 Samuel: Success and Struggle, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Samuel 13.

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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)
    1. Adultery and Murder (Ch. 11)
    2. The Correction of David (Ch. 12)
    3. Rape and Murder (Ch. 13)
      1. Illicit desire and scheming (13:1-6)
      2. Rape (13:7-14)
      3. Hatred (13:15-21)
      4. Murder (13:23-29
      5. Mourning (13:30-39)

Principles from the Text

  • Unchecked illicit desires eventually lead to wicked behavior
  • Illicit desires fulfilled can bring guilt, shame, disgust and even hatred
  • Wicked behavior leads to more wicked behavior
  • Unchecked wicked behavior can bring further death and destruction

Applying the Text

  • Do you take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ?
  • Do you deal immediately with your wicked behavior?
  • Do you confront wicked behavior in others?