David: Missing the Mark
…since we have such promises, let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit. 2 Corinthians 7:1 Appetite of body/mind Assault on Image of God Proverbs 6:16-19
In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army…But David remained in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 11:1).
“You are the man!”
Forgiveness: Psalm 51 Create in me a clean heart O God And renew a right spirit within me Cast me not away from your presence, O Lord Take not your Holy Spirit from me Restore unto me the joy of your salvation
Forgiveness & Consequences Death Violation Betrayal
Consequences & Communion …to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. Isaiah 61:2-3