2 Samuel 11:26–27 (ESV) – 26 When the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she lamented over her husband. 27 And when the mourning was over, David sent and brought her to his house, and she … Continue reading Trying to Hide from Sin
2 Samuel 11:22–27 (ESV)22 So the messenger went and came and told David all that Joab had sent him to tell. 23 The messenger said to David, “The men gained an advantage over us and came out against us in … Continue reading Sin Hardens
2 Samuel 11:14–21 (ESV) – 14 In the morning David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it by the hand of Uriah. 15 In the letter he wrote, “Set Uriah in the forefront of the hardest fighting, and then … Continue reading Sin Escalates
2 Samuel 11:6–13 (ESV) – 6 So David sent word to Joab, “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” And Joab sent Uriah to David. 7 When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab was doing and how the people were … Continue reading Cover Your Sin
2 Samuel 11:1–5 (ESV) – 1 In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But … Continue reading Caught in Sin
Reading the Word Psalm 90:1–12 (ESV)1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.3 You … Continue reading Teach Us to Number Our Days
Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 9:4–6 (ESV) 4 But he who is joined with all the living has hope, for a living dog is better than a dead lion. 5 For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, … Continue reading A Living Dog Is Better Than a Dead Lion
Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 7:23–29 (ESV)23 All this I have tested by wisdom. I said, “I will be wise,” but it was far from me.24 That which has been is far off, and deep, very deep; who can find it … Continue reading The Sinful Heart
Reading the Word “This is the way of an adulteress: she eats and wipes her mouth and says, “I have done no wrong.”” (Proverbs 30:20, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word We read of the adulterous woman who eats and … Continue reading I Have Done No Wrong
Reading the Word “Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” (Proverbs 28:13, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word What is the usual response to doing something wrong? We try to … Continue reading Concealing Our Sin
