David’s Son Wears a Heavy Crown

Complementary New Testament Passage:
Acts 2:22-41

Sermon Outline:

1. A King who will not neglect his Duty
2. A King exposed to God’s judgment
3. A King with the enduring Love of the Lord

Family Discussion Questions:

1. What should David have been doing instead of taking his neighbour’s wife?
2. What was special about Bathsheba’s husband?
3. How did David try to cover up his sin?
4. How did David have Uriah killed?
5. What story did Nathan tell David?
6. When David finally repented, what did he say?
7. What special name did God give to Solomon?
8. How is Jesus different than David?
9. What does this story tell us about the people whom God saves?
10. What negative elements from David’s actions provide a warning to us?
11. What positive elements from David’s actions provide a good example?
12. What is the main difference between a leaders of God’s people before Christ and after Christ? (Direct vs. Indirect ordination)
13. How did this story shape how true saints in Israel anticipated the birth of the Messiah?