Chapter 284 of 1163

2 SAMUEL 24

A stubborn heart (1–9). There are sins of the spirit as well as sins of the flesh (2 Cor. 7:1). In his pride, David numbered the people, but he did not connect the census with the redemption money (Exod. 30:11–16) and seek to honor God. The Lord gave David nine months to change his mind, just long enough for the “pregnancy of sin” to give birth to death (James 1:13–15).

A smitten heart (10–14). David’s sin was a sin of the will, so God asked him to make some decisions. He confessed his sin (“I have sinned greatly”) and was forgiven, but he still had to suffer the consequences of sin.

A suffering heart (15–17). David had a shepherd’s heart and longed to deliver his people. It is more difficult to watch those you love suffer than to endure it yourself.

A sacrificing heart (18–25). David did not take the easy way out. His repentance was sincere, and he paid the full price to prove it. Who pays for your sacrifices? Amazing grace! Solomon built the temple on the property that David purchased for his altar. Solomon was the son of Bathsheba. What amazing grace that God could take David’s two great sins and build a temple out of them! (See Rom. 5:20.)

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