Meet the Royals

Part 1: Defining Moments
David: From Hero to Zero and Back Again!

II Samuel 11:1-4 (NIV)

Dr. Hays McKay 

INTRO: DAVID - FROM HERO TO ZERO

I. THE TEMPTATION OF DAVID

How did success, power and wealth change David?

· II Samuel 11:1 (NIV)

David looked for temptation and pursed sin.

· II Samuel 11:2-3 (NIV)

Was this act consensual or a “royal” abuse of power?

· II Samuel 11:4 (NIV)

II. THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN

What were the short and long term consequences of David’s sin?

III. REDEMPTION AND HOPE

What does this story teach us about God?

What does this story teach us about redemption and mercy in our lives?

IV. THE FIVE P’S OF DEFEATING TEMPTATION

1. Predetermine your patterns

· Proverbs 4:26-27 (GN)

· When am I  most tempted?

· Where am I most tempted?

· Who is with me when I am most tempted?

· What temporary benefits do I get when I give in?

· How do I feel right before I’m tempted?

2. Protect your heart

· Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)

· Ephesians 4:27 (NIV)

3. Pray for God’s help

· Psalm 50:15 (GN)

· Matthew 26:41 (NLT)

4. Point your focus elsewhere

· James 1:14-15 (LB)

Temptation has a predictable process:

1.) attention

2.) emotions

3.) action

5. Participate in a group

· Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (GN)

· James 5:16a (LB)

· 1 Corinthians 10:13 (MSG)