The Lord Sent Nathan to David
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2 Samuel 12:1-13a
Key verse 7a
Then Nathan said to David, “You are the man!”
Read verses 1-3. Who does God send to David? (1a) Describe the men in the story he tells (1b-3a) How does the poor man love his lamb? (3b)
Read verses 4-6. Who came to the rich man? (4a) How does the rich man prepare the meal for him? (4b) How does David respond when hearing about the rich man’s behavior? (5,6)
Read verses 7-10. What does Nathan say to David? (7a) What is the message from the Lord? (7b -10) What is David’s fundamental sin before the Lord God? (9,10)
Read verses 11-13a. What is God’s punishment upon David? (11-12) How does David respond? (13a)