2 Samuel 11-12

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David Bathsheba
Real Lessons on the Power of Sin

• 2 Samuel 11-12

2
David, Bathsheba Sin

• Sin is often planned prepared for in advance
  111
• The army went to battle David stayed home. Why?
• Sin doesnt happen accidentally
• Often planned, opportunities arranged
• Often put self in a position
• Too much idle time alone time lead to sin
• We need to be busy about the Lords work
• Use our time deliberately for Him

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David, Bathsheba Sin

• Sin is often planned prepared for in advance
  111
• Linger long around temptation sin will result
  112
• David saw Bathsheba (not the sin)
• But he stayed beheld (cf. Matt. 528,
  present)
• The devil works progressively
• First, David played with the idea
• Then, he stopped to investigate
• Then, he stayed to enjoy
• Then, he sent inquired (113)
• Then, he sent took her (114)
• We need to flee temptation avoid it at all
  costs
• 1 Cor. 618 1 Th. 522 2 Tim. 222 1 Pet. 211

4
David, Bathsheba Sin

• Sin is often planned prepared for in advance
  111
• Linger long around temptation sin will result
  112
• Our actions can cause others to sin 112
• The sin in 2 Samuel 11 is not all Davids fault
• Bathsheba chose to bathe where she could be seen
• Some say, But it was the culture
• Culture does not get to dictate right wrong
  GOD DOES!
• Immodest dress can cause others to stumble
• 1 Tim. 29 Rom. 1413 Matt. 186 Mark 942
• We need to recognize our role in others lives
  and do all we can to stay far away from sin

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David, Bathsheba Sin

• Sin is often planned prepared for in advance
  111
• Linger long around temptation sin will result
  112
• Our actions can cause others to sin 112
• Everyone has the opportunity to say NO to sin
  114
• The sin in 2 Samuel 11 is not all Davids fault
• Bathshebas act of adultery was equally as sinful
• Sin is a choice
• No such thing as he made me do it
• Bathsheba could have said, NO! (cf. Gen. 39)
• We must learn to say NO to Satan YES to God.
• James 47-8

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David, Bathsheba Sin

• Sin is often planned prepared for in advance
  111
• Linger long around temptation sin will result
  112
• Our actions can cause others to sin 112
• Everyone has the opportunity to say NO to sin
  114
• Sin cannot be hidden 115
• Pregnancy not the sin fornication is sin (Heb.
  134)
• DB were the only ones who knew about their sin
• PLUS GOD, with whom are no secrets (1212)
• Heb. 413 Num. 3223 Gal. 67 Psa. 1391-4
• We need to remember that God sees all.
• Psalm 13912 Daniel 222

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Taking Care of Sin Gods Way

• Believe Jesus is Gods Son John 2030-31
• Repent of your sins Acts 319
• Confess your faith in Jesus Romans 109
• Be immersed in water Mark 1616
• Sins are forgiven Acts 2216
• Added to His church Acts 247
• Registered in heaven Hebrews 1223
• Walk in the light, confessing sins 1 Jn. 17, 9