II Samuel 11 - David’s sinII Samuel 12 - Nathan confronts DavidThis lesson is not about the sinner or the sinner’s reaction.Nathan’s duty and desireNathan had to confront the king of Israel.God is not a respecter of persons. Acts 10:34Nathan confronted one that needed the truth.As Paul confronted Agrippa - Acts 26:27Know this: Nathan is not the only one sent to speak truth.Some would say, “I’m not sticking my nose in their business” - I Thessalonians 4:11But this is a misapplication of the text - Note Ezekiel 33:7-9Our Nathan-like duty and desireLove one another - I Peter 1:22, in what way?The prodigal’s father showed great love - Luke 15:11-32Consider one another - Hebrews 10:24“Take careful note of each other’s spiritual welfare. It denotes attentive, continuous care.” - VincentProvoke unto love and to good works - Hebrews 10:24“With a view to incitement, to stimulate…” - VincentWarn the unruly - I Thessalonians 5:14Comfort the feebleminded (“fainthearted … those of little heart” - Vincent)Support the weak (“sustain the weak” - Vincent)Be patient to all - Galatians 6:1-10But - we are not to partake in their sins by allowance - I Timothy 5:22Mark the unruly - Romans 16:17Mark the faithful - Philippians 3:17ConclusionEveryone needs a NathanPaul was a Nathan to Peter - Galatians 2:11-fAre you a Nathan?
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