David's Downfall

Part 8: David’s Downfall

Where is David’s first sin in chapter 11?
“Remaining in Jerusalem” (11:1)
“Walked around on the roof” (11:2)
“Saw a woman bathing” (11:2)
“Sent someone to find out about her” (11:3)
“Sent messengers to get her” (11:4)
“He slept with her” (11:4)


What subsequent sins did David commit?
“Send me Uriah” (11:6)
“A gift from the king was sent” (11:8)
“______” (Nothing b/w 11:11 & 11:12)
“One more day” (11:12)
“David made him drunk” (11:13)
“Put Uriah in the front line” (11:15)
“Don’t let this upset you” (11:25)
“David had her brought to his house” (11:27)

What was Nathan’s story really about?
Rich man =
Poor man =
Taking the 1 ewe lamb =

What was David’s reaction to the story?
He burned with intense anger (12:5)
He deserves death/consequences (12:6)
For the theft (12:6a)
For the lack of compassion (12:6b)

What was David’s punishment?
The sword will be prevalent in his house (12:10)
One of his own wives would be stolen (12:11-12)
The child of the adultery will die (12:13-14)

What were David’s reactions to these punishments?
“I have sinned against the Lord” (12:13)
“David pleaded with God for the child” (12:16)

What important lessons can we learn from 12:13-31?