Prone to Wander

Prone to Wander
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 5/12/2024

Sermon Theme: Despite being a conquering king, David’s sin reveals
that we need a greater king, King Jesus, who perfectly obeys God even
to the point of death. In Him, God is well pleased. Therefore, we must
bind our wandering hearts to Him so we too might be pleasing to God!

I. David’s Sin – (2 Samuel 11:1-27)
   A. Sin’s Deception – (2 Samuel 11:1-5)
      1. Context of Sin – (11:1)
      2. Decision to Sin – (11:2-4)
      3. Consequence of Sin – (11:5)
   B. Sin’s Decline – (2 Samuel 11:6-25)
      1. Coverup Strategy #1 – (11:6-11)
      2. Coverup Strategy #2 – (11:12-13)
      3. Coverup Strategy #3 – (11:14-25)
   C. Sin’s Destruction – (2 Samuel 11:26-27)
      1. David Pleased with Bathsheba – (11:26-27a)
     2. God Displeased with David – (11:27b)
II. Jesus’ Righteousness – (Matthew 3:17)
   A. God Displeased with David – (2 Sam. 11:27b)
   B. God Well Pleased with Jesus – (Matt. 3:17)
      1. Obeys God Perfectly – (Matt. 4:1-11)
      2. Pleases God Eternally – (Matt. 3:17; 17:8)
   C. God Well Pleased with Believers in Christ
      1. God Well Pleased with David – (Heb. 11:32-39)
      2. God Well Pleased with Us – (Heb. 11:40)