1. 2 Samuel 9
A marvellous manifestation of mercy to a miserable man

2. 2 Samuel 11

3. David’s descent into sin and deception
David’s darkest moment
Even the Godliest of men have sin in their hearts

4. David’s low spiritual condition
David allowing his heart to grow cold and casual towards God
David allowed the fire of devotion to God to burn low
Sin cannot survive in a heart on fire for God.
But it thrives in a heart that is cold and damp. 
Omission usually precedes commission

5. David’s low spiritual condition
Sin welcome here!

6. David’s low spiritual condition

7. Temptation and sin
There was a time when David was able to withstand the greatest temptations
Quickly pushed the temptation aside and dealt with the situation on the basis of God’s principles
David stands and stares and lusts and a plan is born
The Law of God is crystal clear

8. Temptation and sin
But God does not require obedience only when it is easy. God requires obedience even when it is hard, no matter what the cost.

9. The cover up It seems that David got away with it She is pregnant
Now David had a problem
The only option now is to kill Uriah and take Bathsheba as his wife

10. The cover up David is able to heave a big sigh of relief
No one will ever know
Verse 27,
“But the thing David had done displeased the Lord.”

11. You and me?
We must be very careful about listening to what our minds tell us about what we deserve
In this life we will never reach the point where we are through with sin
The best safeguard against sin is to keep our hearts on fire for God
Men, be on guard about what you see. Women, be on guard about what you show

12. You and me? There is no such thing as hidden sin
You reap what you sow. Evil acts will reap evil consequences
God’s Law is our standard. It must affect the way we behave