- 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
- Nathan had to confront the king of Israel.
- 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
- Love one another - I Peter 1:22, in what way?
- Conclusion
- Everyone needs a Nathan
- Paul was a Nathan to Peter - Galatians 2:11-f
- Are you a Nathan?
- Everyone needs a Nathan
GS
March 09, 2011
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