II SAMUEL 12:1-14

1. The LORD sent Nathan to persuade David (v.1).
   • How does it help to have a relationship with someone you seek to persuade?
   • What will help us to see ourselves as chosen by God to persuade others?
2. Telling a story that relates well is a great way to persuade (v.1-4).
   • How much persuasive power is accomplished by a good story?
   • What factors are involved in choosing a story that relates to the hearer?
3. A personal, emotional response paves the way for repentance (v.5-6).
   • Why is anger a much better response than apathy?
   • How can God use righteous anger to accomplish His purpose in our lives?
4. Effective timing for rebuking sin is delicate (v.7-12).
   • How does Nathan’s reply help David to redirect his anger?
   • How can we help others to direct their anger toward their sin and its effects?
   • How does love respond when sin needs to be rebuked?
5. The properly persuaded heart will repent and confess wrong (v.13-14).
   • How does David’s response to sin differ from the previous king?
   • What is keeping us from being persuaded to repent of our sin?
   • Why is it important to know that forgiven sin still has consequences?

Call to Action: To willingly be persuaded to confess our sin and then help others do the same.