2 Samuel 7 - Nathan

Nathan the Prophet – God has given, served King David and King Solomon.

2 Samuel 7:1-17 – Letting David know about the permanent house of God

            Prophesy of Jesus

2 Samuel 12:1-15 Nathan rebukes David for his sin with Bathsheba

            Nathan showed David that he would condemn his own actions if they were done by someone else. This brings up the question, “How would God (and others) view the things I do?”

            Nathan taught David that sin has consequences, and that God forgives.

1 Kings 1:9-37 Nathan works to get Solomon named King instead of Adonijah (with Bathsheba)

What characteristics to we see in Nathan? Courage, stand up to the king, do the right thing, speak the truth.

What does God using Nathan in these stories tell us about God?

            God can speak through others to us.  Word, Spirit, wise counsel, circumstances

            Sin is serious, consequences may be harsh.

            God forgives, repentance is necessary.