Psalm 51.5-9

Previously we began looking at David’s confession in Psalm 51 (read part one and part two).  After being confronted by the prophet Nathan concerning his sin with Bathsheba and Uriah, David realizes the wickedness in his life and writes out this confession and plea.  In today’s study we are going to look at being born in sin and the need to be purged from it. Read more

At His Feet (Psalm 51.3-4)

Last week we began our investigation of Psalm 51 looking at verses one and two (click here to read). David, in great desperation, has cried out to God to absolutely and completely remove his sin (every form and desire of it) from his life. After such a declaration, David turns and tells of how his sin has been pressing in upon his life. Read more

Psalm 51.1-2

Over the last several weeks, we have been exploring the downfall of King David in 2 Samuel 11-12.  After the studly prophet Nathan confronts David about his sin, David, in conviction and heaviness of heart, goes into a back room and pens Psalm 51.  This Psalm spills out of a heart of confession and a desperate desire for God to come and completely change his life.  Join us on a several week word study through Psalm 51 and may the “prayer” of David be our own.  Let’s begin with the concept of poetry … Read more

Despised (2 Samuel 12.9)

Over the last several Bible studies, we have been examining David’s sin with Bathsheba and later his confrontation by the studly prophet Nathan.  If you haven’t already read those posts, I would encourage you to go back and read them before continuing this one.

2 Samuel 11
2 Samuel 11.27 – A Chiastic Displeasure
2 Samuel 12.1-7 – You Are the Man Read more

You Are the Man! (2 Samuel 12.1-7)

Have you ever been caught red-handed?  You know you did something terribly wrong and suddenly were exposed?  All the darkness, the secrets, the lies, all laid out on the table in public view?  Has your heart ever been so hard as not to care?  A relationship with Jesus is based upon the concept of brokenness, willing to be exposed and surrendered in every area of life.  A hard heart is NOT the heart of a believer.  Yet sadly, there can be times when our hearts become stiff and crusted where only God Himself can soften and cleanse.  Such was the case with David. Read more

A Chiastic Displeasure – 2 Samuel 11.27

Last week we examined the cause of David’s downfall into sin as recorded in 2 Samuel 11 (I encourage you to read it – click here for the article).  But what is God’s perspective of the whole thing?  How does God feel when we indulge in the passions and desires of our flesh – or when we simply turn within to source our own lives, rather than living in the source and flow of God within us?  2 Samuel 11.27 gives us a great point of view. Read more

2 Samuel 11

Several months ago I wrote a blog on the downfall of David in 2 Samuel 11 (David and Bathsheba).  Recently I have dusted off the study to continue moving forward into chapter twelve.  But before we get into the confrontation with David by a studly prophet named Nathan, it is necessary we review the events in chapter eleven.  What causes a man of God, a man after God’s own heart, to fall into sin?  How can one in close intimacy with the Lord turn around and run the other direction? Read more