• II Samuel 11 - David’s sin
  • II Samuel 12 - Nathan confronts David
  • This lesson is not about the sinner or the sinner’s reaction.
  • Nathan’s duty and desire
    • Nathan had to confront the king of Israel.
      • God is not a respecter of persons. Acts 10:34
    • Nathan confronted one that needed the truth.
      • As Paul confronted Agrippa - Acts 26:27
    • Know this: Nathan is not the only one sent to speak truth.
      • Some would say, “I’m not sticking my nose in their business” - I Thessalonians 4:11
      • But this is a misapplication of the text - Note Ezekiel 33:7-9
  • Our Nathan-like duty and desire
    • Love one another - I Peter 1:22, in what way?
      • The prodigal’s father showed great love - Luke 15:11-32
    • Consider one another - Hebrews 10:24
      • “Take careful note of each other’s spiritual welfare. It denotes attentive, continuous care.” - Vincent
    • Provoke unto love and to good works - Hebrews 10:24
      • “With a view to incitement, to stimulate…” - Vincent
    • Warn the unruly - I Thessalonians 5:14
      • Comfort the feebleminded (“fainthearted … those of little heart” - Vincent)
      • Support the weak (“sustain the weak” - Vincent)
      • Be patient to all - Galatians 6:1-10
      • But - we are not to partake in their sins by allowance - I Timothy 5:22
    • Mark the unruly - Romans 16:17
      • Mark the faithful - Philippians 3:17
  • Conclusion
    • Everyone needs a Nathan
      • Paul was a Nathan to Peter - Galatians 2:11-f
    • Are you a Nathan?