2 Samuel 12-13

Scripture – 2 Samuel 12-13

Observation – 

• 2 Samuel 12:1-12 - Nathan's confrontation of David
• 2 Samuel 12:1-4 - Nathan's parable
• 2 Samuel 12:5-6 - David condemns the cruelty of the man
• 2 Samuel 12:7-9 - Nathan's confrontation
• 2 Samuel 12:10 - David's punishment
• 2 Samuel 12:11-12 - Adversity against David
• 2 Samuel 12:13a-25 - David's repentance and the death of his newborn son
• 2 Sameul 12:13a - David repents
• 2 Samuel 12:13b-14 - Forgiveness and the consequences of David’s sin.
• 2 Samuel 12:15-23 - The mourning and death of David's son
• 2 Samuel 12:24-25 - God extends His mercy to David and Bathsheba.
• 2 Samuel 12:26-31 - David's victory at Rabbah
• 2 Samuel 12:26-28 - Joab fights against Rabbah
• 2 Samuel 12:29-31 - David captures the city, takes the spoil, and sets the people to forced labor.
• 2 Samuel 13:1-22 - Amnon and Tamar
• 2 Samuel 13:1-2 - Amnon's love to Tamar
• 2 Samuel 13:3-5 - Amnon accepts Jonadab's evil advice
• 2 Samuel 13:6-10 - Amnon pretends illness to be alone with Tamar.
• 2 Samuel 13:11-14 - Amnon rapes Tamar
• 2 Samuel 13:15 - Amnon rejects Tamar
• 2 Samuel 13:16-18 - Amnon casts Tamar out of his presence 
• 2 Samuel 13:19-20 - Tamar mourns, Absalom comforts her
• 2 Samuel 13:21-22 - David's anger 
• 2 Samuel 13:23-39 - Absalom murders Amnon
• 2 Samuel 13:23-27 - Absalom invites all the king’s sons to a feast.
• 2 Samuel 13:28-29 - Absalom kills Amnon.
• 2 Samuel 13:30-36 - David learns of the murder of Amnon.
• 2 Samuel 13:37-39 - Absalom flees to Geshur.

Examples to follow – Ask for forgiveness right away. 

Examples to not follow – Don't have friends that give you evil advice. Do not murder in cold blood. Do not rape. 

Sins to avoid – Murder. Rape.

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Ask for forgiveness and repent when you realize your sin.

Prayer – Dear Heavenly Father. Help me to repent when I sin. Help me to realize my sin and repent right away. Amen.