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