Judgment and Grace

Confrontation of sin includes judgment, but grace is also involved.

Nathan the Prophet

• The story told

Three Part Judgment

• A description of God’s dealings with David in the past
  • position, protection, possession, privilege
• A listing of David’s sin
• A declaration of God’s judgment
  • Despised the Word of God
  • Despised the God of the Word

David’s Reaction

• Immediate confession
• Acknowledges guilt
• Complete submissiveness

Grace and Forgiveness

• Exodus 34:7

Consequences of Sin

• Supplication
• Self-denial
• Self-abasement

The Siege of Rabbah