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Once done, you can return to this notes page by pressing the back button on your phone. Week of April 28, 2024 Watch Give Give Go to Giving Website Note: You will be redirected to a new browser tab to give. Once done, you can return to this notes page by pressing the back button on your phone. X Download Note: You will be taken to another browser tab to view this. If on phone/tablet, simply click the back button to go back to this notes page. You will not lose any notes. Connection Card The River Community Church Who is Jesus? Prophet! April 28, 2024 View Archives Reveal Blanks Main Scripture Reference(s) 2 Samuel 12:1-13, Who is Jesus? Prophet! April 28, 2024 / Brian Clark / 2 Samuel 12:1-13 / The River Community Church Do you ever need to be corrected? (MULTILINE) Supporting ScriptureL 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) A prophet (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Do you have anyone in your life who you’ve to be a prophetic voice, to to you, and to even bring correction when it is needed? (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The prophetic voice we all need is the voice of within our lives. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Supporting Scripture: John 16:13-15 (ESV) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) What do we learn from Nathan about how the speaks to us? (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) God wants to bring His to our brokenness, His into our darkness, and His into our chaos. (MULTILINE) The Holy Spirit often gives us a picture or warning that is indirect. (MULTILINE) Supporting Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-6 (ESV) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The Holy Spirit will give us a picture or some sort of warning that triggers an emotional response which draws out of our callous indifference. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The Holy Spirit speaks to us through a direct word of conviction. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Supporting Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:7-9 (ESV) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) David’s first great sin was that he had grown ungrateful. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) David’s second great sin was that he’d forgotten the Word of God. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Supporting Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:9 (ESV) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Supporting Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13 (ESV) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Personal reflection questions can be an excellent way to deepen your understanding and connection with spiritual texts like 2 Samuel 12:1-13, which recounts the prophet Nathan confronting King David about his sin with Bathsheba. Here are some reflection questions that could help you engage with the passage and its implications for your life: Identification with David: In what ways do I relate to King David’s struggles and failings? How do I respond when I realize I’ve sinned or fallen short of what I know is right? Awareness of Sin: How do I react when confronted with my own wrongdoing? Do I try to justify my actions, like David initially did, or am I willing to acknowledge my faults and seek forgiveness? Response to Accountability: Reflecting on Nathan’s approach, do I have people in my life who hold me accountable for my actions and choices? How do I respond to constructive criticism and accountability? Understanding God’s Justice and Mercy: How does this passage reveal God’s balance of justice and mercy? How do I personally experience God’s forgiveness and grace in my life? Impact of Sin: Consider the ripple effects of David’s sin on his family and kingdom. How does sin not only affect us personally but also those around us? How can I strive to live in a way that brings blessing rather than harm to others? Repentance and Restoration: What steps did David take to repent and seek reconciliation with God? How can I apply those principles in my own life when I’ve strayed from God’s path? Learning from Mistakes: Reflect on how David’s experience with Bathsheba and Uriah shaped his future decisions and leadership. How can I learn from my own mistakes and use them as opportunities for growth and transformation? Gratitude for Forgiveness: Take a moment to express gratitude for God’s forgiveness and faithfulness, even when we don’t deserve it. How does the knowledge of God’s unconditional love and forgiveness impact my relationship with Him? These questions are meant to encourage introspection and spiritual growth as you engage with the biblical narrative of David’s sin and repentance in 2 Samuel 12:1-13. DID YOU KNOW? Double click a sentence in your note above to highlight it or add your own note below it. 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