Verse
In what book of the Bible is our verse found?
Psalm
Contrition
Feeling truly sorry for your sin
King David ruled over Israel ____________ King _______
King David ruled over Israel after King Saul.
Who did David want to marry?
Bathsheba
The _________ sets us free.
Truth
In what book, chapter, and verse is our memory verse for this week found?
Psalm 51:10
Repentance
Turning away from sin and going back to God.
(Asking God for forgiveness)
Who anointed David to be king?
Samuel
Who did David have killed to cover up his actions? How did he kill him?
Uriah - by sending him to the front lines of battle.
Why should we avoid temptation?
It is easier to avoid it completely than have it near you and try to resist it.
According to our verse, what type of heart AND spirit should we ask God to help us have?
A clean heart and a right spirit
False
Something that does not match reality
What does it mean when it says, "David was a man after God's own heart." ?
That David tried to be righteous and holy in all that he did.
Who helped reveal David's sin to him?
Nathan
How does God respond to us when we sin?
He doesn't abandon us, and forgives us if we truly ask.
Create in me a _________ _____________, O __________, and ___________ a _________ ___________ within me.
Psalm ______: _________
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10
Forgiveness
Who was David's father?
Jesse
Although forgiven, David still had to face consequences. What was one of them?
His son would die.
How does the truth set us free?
It frees us because we're able to live without the burden of lies.
Please recite our verse from memory.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10
Convict
Based on what criteria was Samuel instructed to pick the new king? (Think 1 Samuel 19)
To look on the heart (not the outward appearance)
What metaphor was used in the parable to explain David's sin to him?
Comparing David to the rich man who stole the poor man's sheep.
What is one lesson you've learned from David's story that you can apply to your life?
Ex: I have learned the importance of recognizing my sin and repenting - not to cover it up.