THE HEART OF THE BROKEN2 Samuel 11:1-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-14, 26-31Pastor Alan DionsonSeptember 1, 2024
Introduction
1. The reality of disaster caused by negligence
2. The reality of restoration caused by forgiveness
A. THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL OF SIN
1. Complacency that leads to weakness (2 Samuel 11:1-2)
2. Temptation that leads to the fall (2 Samuel 11:3-5; James 1:14-15)
3. Covering up that results in disaster (2 Samuel 11:6-17; Proverbs 28:13)
B. THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN
1. Personal consequences (2 Samuel 12:1-13)
2. Family consequences (2 Samuel 12:13-18)
3. National consequences (2 Samuel 13-21)
4. Spiritual consequences (Psalm 51:14-19; Galatians 6:7-8)
C. THE PATH OF RESTORATION
1. David’s sorrow and repentance (2 Samuel 12:13, Psalm 51)
2. God’s mercy and forgiveness (2 Samuel 12:13-14)
3. God’s restoration and renewal (2 Samuel 12:20; 26-31)
Conclusion
Two responses:
1. Look for practical support where accountability, transparency and correction are provided.
2. Reflect on areas of life where complacency, temptation, secret and unconfessed sin may be present and seek God’s forgiveness and pursue a life of integrity and purity.
