David, Man of God: Tempted from Without
Charles Swindoll explores the sin of David with Bathsheba and discusses what we can learn from it.
Exposition of 2 Samuel 11
- Setting the Scene
- David in his 50s, distinguished and undefeated in battle
- Springtime, a time when kings go out to battle, but David stays back in Jerusalem
- David's Temptation
- David sees Bathsheba bathing and is consumed with lust
- Reflection on the nature of lust and its consequences
- David's Sin
- David inquires about Bathsheba and learns she is the wife of Uriah
- He sends for her and commits adultery
- The Aftermath
- Bathsheba conceives, and David attempts to cover up his sin
- Uriah's loyalty and refusal to go home
- David's plot to have Uriah killed in battle
- David's Hypocrisy
- Joab follows David's orders, and Uriah is killed
- David's hollow response to the news of Uriah's death
- The ripple effect of David's sin and its impact on others
Personal Application
- Warnings Against Complacency
- Personal anecdotes illustrating the need for constant vigilance
- Practical advice on maintaining boundaries and avoiding situations that could lead to temptation
Final Reflections
- Emphasis on the importance of taking heed to avoid falling into sin
- Prayer for God's protection and guidance in overcoming temptation
Prayer
- A prayer for strength, vigilance, and reliance on God to avoid falling into sin and for protection against the temptations of the world
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