June 27, 2021 Neighborhood Church Chico - Sunday Service Series: "Lessons from Three Kings," Week 25: “ David & Bathsheba ” (2 Sam. 11-12). In this message Pastor Andrew talks about David's temptation and sin in "taking" Bathsheba and then arranging for the murder of Uriah, her husband. We observe six lessons on how NOT to live and are challenged to do the "soul work" of being forgiven.
Lifegroup Questions: 1. In our passage, we see David fall into temptation and "steal" another man's wife. 1 Cor. 10:13 tells us that God always provides a way of escape for us when we are tempted. What sorts of "ways of escape from temptation" have you experienced? What should others look for in the way of an "exit ramp?" 2. Have you read John Eldredge's book Wild at Heart? (if you are a man) Was it helpful? Do you know any men in your life who seem like they are stuck and that book might be a helpful jumpstart for? 3. Who is in your life who you can confess your sins to? Who is trustworthy enough to lovingly listen, and then pray with you to get the forgiveness and release your soul needs? 4. Leadership Question: The power dynamic between David and Bathsheba is very extreme... are there any situations in your leadership where you must be cautious because of a similar power dynamic? (not necessarily sexual in nature)... just a place where if you aren't careful you might over extend someone else unfairly because they feel that they can't say no to you?
