Humpty Dumpty Sat on a Wall

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Sermon Outline

Main Point

David fell hard, just like we can and do; yet God’s mercy is greater than our hardest and worst falls.

1. David's Success

• Annointed King of Judah (ch. 2)
• Anointed King of Israel (ch. 5)
• Promised to Give Him a Great Name (ch. 7)
• God Gave Him Victory Wherever He Went (ch. 8-10)

2 Sam 1-10

Prov 16:17-19

2. David's Fall

• He Was Idle
• He Saw Her
• He Inquired about Her
• He Took Her
• He Lay with Her

2 Sam 11:1-4

James 1:14-15

3. David's Shame

• He Faced A Real Consequence
• He Reacted Selfishly and Sinfully
• He Tried To Cover It Up and Make It Go Away
• He Failed In Multiple Attempts To Resolve It On His Own

2 Sam 11:5-13

Rom 7:14-24

Application

• Do Not “Abuse” God’s Grace (Rom 6:1-2)
• Rehearse Truth To Yourself (Rom 6:6-11)
• Practice Godliness (Rom 6:12-14)
• Walk In The Light When You Fail (1 John 1:5-7)
• Trust In God and His Words (Isaiah 41:10)

Rom 7:25-8:4