At-home guide / number 28
David Sins.... and Repents
2 Samuel 11-12. Part 2 of the story, history. This guide went out for Sunday March 30, 2025.
Reinforce this truth throughout the week and during your study.
God forgives even big-time sins when we repent.
Read the passage to or with your children.
2 Samuel 11-12
Memorize and recite this verse with your children throughout the week
"The LORD also has put away your sin."
- 2 Samuel 12:13
Watch the video below with your children.
Take time with your family to discuss these questions (or variations of these questions) together, and reflect on this week’s truth and Word.
How did David sin? Is there anyone besides Jesus who has not sinned?
TakeawayLike David, we are sinners.
How did Nathan show David his sin? How did David respond? How did God respond to David's prayer? What can we learn from David's example?
TakeawayGod forgives even big-time sins.
Has your heart ever hurt after you sinned? What do we do when we know we have sinned? How does it feel to know that Jesus forgives your sins when you come to him?
TakeawayWe must go to Jesus to have our sins forgiven and find true and lasting joy.
How long did God promise David his throne would last? Was David going to live forever? Then how would this promise come true?
TakeawayJesus is the promised King of the forever kingdom.
As your family reflects on the truths you learned in this week’s lesson, pray together.
Here are some questions to get you started...
- What did I learn about God that I can praise Him for?
- What sins and weaknesses can I confess to God?
- What promises can I thank God for?
Keep going
The story runs on.
Every guide follows the one storyline of Scripture, week by week. Guide 28 sits in part 2, history.