The Kings of Israel
The Kings of Israel was taught by Dr. James Modlish

Lesson Nine
David’s Repentance
(2 Sam. 12)

I. The Parable – vs. 1-6

Nathan the prophet comes to David and presents a parable about a rich man who stole from a poor man. David was angry and declared that the thief should restore the poor man fourfold because he had no pity.

II. The Pronouncement – vs. 7-14

Nathan clearly identifies David as the perpetrator of this evil and declares the following judgment:

 

The sword shall never depart from his house. (vs. 10)
His wives shall be given to others. (vs. 11)
The child of this union shall die. (vs. 14)

III. The Confession – vs. 13

This confession “I have sinned against the Lord” is greatly expanded upon in Psalm 32 and 51. The following are a few observations from those passages:

 

    Forgiveness is essential to good mental health and a spiritual life. (Psa. 32:1-4; 51:1,2; I John 1:9)
    Acknowledgement of sin for what it is keeps the process on track. (Psa. 32:5; 51:3,4; I John 1:10)
    It is impossible to have real joy with known unconfessed sin in our lives. (Psa. 32:7,11; 51:12; I John 1:4)
    One of the great benefits of a clean heart (51:10) is the ability to lead others to Christ. (Psa. 32:10; 51:13)
    God is looking for a broken spirit and a contrite heart. (Psa. 51:17; I Cor. 1:26-29)

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