David looks over his kingdom, holding his head high enough to not look on the problems and needs of those in his kingdom beyond himself. In a series of moves with Bathsheba, David neglects others and causes hurt and pain for his own family for years. But in that same series of moves we see the power of forgiveness in the cross and resurrection.
Questions This Week
For this week read 2 Samuel chapters 8 and 12.
What has the most annoying person in the world done to you? What makes them so annoying?
Read 2 Samuel 11. What does David use his power to do? How does one sin lead to other sins?
Read 2 Samuel 12:1-14. Why does Nathan tell the story about sheep to David? What does David realize?
When have you been “that man?” When you realize that you are “that guy,” what should you do?
How does looking to the cross of Jesus give you hope when you are “that guy?”
Bible Study for Sunday
2 Samuel Chapters 8-12
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Stewardship can be something that we overcomplicate. Keep it Simple; Jesus has saved you.
Let’s rediscover the beauty of God's uncomplicated gift of salvation and how it frees us to joyfully participate in His work.
We often get in our own way, making salvation, giving, and all the ways God is involved in our lives more complicated than they need to be. Keep it simple; Jesus has saved you.
The Almighty God who created us placed us in families.
God commands us to honor our parents and others in authority by our words and deeds.