The Gospel According to David's Sin

• CONGREGATIONAL READING: 2 Samuel 24:1-25 *

I. DAVID'S PRIDEFUL SIN

David's Last Psalm, 2 Sam 22:1-52
David's Last Words, 2 Sam 23:1-39
David's Last Acts, 2 Sam 24:1-25

• 1. David sins by numbering the people, vv1-9
• 2. David's sin punished, vv10-17
     --- a. the threshing floor, vv16-17
• 3. David's sacrifice for his sin, vv18-25
     --- a. the purchase of the floor, oxen & instruments, vv18-24
     --- b. the plague stayed through the offerings, v25

II. DAVID'S PROPHETIC WITNESS

David Sins & the Angel Smites

• 1. a sober view of sin
• 2. a serious penalty accompanying sin

David Sacrifices & the Angel Stays

• 1. a single remedy for sin
• 2. a saving grace from sin

Designs by Sovereign Allegory for God's Glory

• 1. a sacrifice of a son by his father, Gen 22:2
• 2. a son's temple where his father sacrificed, 2 Chr 3:1

Divine Salvation in an Awesome Savior

• 1. a sovereign salvation in the LORD
• 2. a supreme Savior from the LORD