Nathan & David
Who was Nathan and David?
Nathan - a prophet sent by God to speak to King David
David - the king of Israel who sinned and was confronted by Nathan
Who is all sin against?
God
Who is Abba Aghathon?
A desert father known for his love and humility
Anything that doesn't belong to him
What is envy?
Wanting what others have
How did Nathan teach David about his sin?
By telling him a parable
What is true repentance?
Being truly sorry and turning away from sin
What did Abba Aghathon do when he met a sick stranger?
He cared for him for 4 months
What question did he ask about found items?
Did you put it there?
What happens when God blesses what we have?
We become satisfied and thankful
What was the parable Nathan told to David and his response?
Must include
- poor and rich man
- visitor
- little sheep
- taking the little sheep instead of his own flock
- David saying the man should be punished
What did God do after David repented?
He forgave him
What did Abba Aghathon wish he could find?
A leper
What did he say about taking found things?
You should not take what doesn't belong to you
What is the danger of taking something that is not ours?
We sin against God and others
What did Nathan say to David?
"You are the man"
Why was David forgiven?
Because his repentance was sincere
How did Abba Aghathon treat others?
With great love and selflessness
What did he do when a brother found peas on the road?
He questioned if it was his to take
What is the main lesson of David's story
We must repent when we sin
What did David say after realizing the parable was about him?
"I have sinned against the Lord"
What does confession mean?
Admitting your sin honestly
What does his story teach us?
To love and serve others without expecting anything back
What did we learn from him?
Honesty and integrity
What is the main question of the whole lesson?
Does it belong to you?