Confrontation of sin includes judgment, but grace is also involved.
Nathan the Prophet
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
Consequences of Sin
- Supplication
- Self-denial
- Self-abasement
The Siege of Rabbah