October 5, 2025 Sermon Notes and Questions

Posted on October 2, 2025 Posted By: Jenni Nikolakakis Categories: Message Notes, Weekly Program

Kings of Israel-David

2 Samuel 12:15-25 ESV

WK 21 – “Is Life Unfair?”

October 5, 2025

Justin Scarberry

Context:

The prophet ________ gave David a parable about a rich man who took a poor mans prized _ _. The parable was pointing out that David was guilty. David asked for ____ from God and received it immediately but also the prophet informed him that there are _ to his sin. Some of the sins that David was guilty of are __, _, ________.

Hebrews 11:25 KJV

²⁵Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,

than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

Prayer is our _____________ to God.

1 Peter 5 ESV

⁶ Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God

so that at the proper time he may exalt you,

⁷ casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Unconfessed sin in our life may get a __ _ from God.

Because of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross we can call on

the Father __xx _. (there is no limit!)

Colossians 3:17 NIV

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed,

do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through him.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV

¹⁶ Rejoice always, ¹⁷ pray without ceasing,

¹⁸ give thanks in all circumstances;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Prayer is not about getting _________________ but us

connecting with God about what He wants us to do for Him!

Sovereign: ____________________________________

Tips for dealing with grief in other’s life:

_____________________________

Prayer

After church today 10/5/2025.

Pray for our church, all of Jesus’ Churches in the world,

for our country and the leadership of our country.

About 10 minutes after the service concludes.

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What are some of the things that David has experienced so far in our study?
Read 2 Samuel 12:15-18, what is prayer? Does God always hear or prayer? Why or why not? What is the right way to pray?
The Bible says that we are made in the image of God. What does that mean? Is everyone a child of God? Why or why not?
Is our contact with God limited in any way? Why or why not?
Read Colossians 3:17, what does “in the name of the Lord Jesus” mean?
Based on your experience, what are some of the right ways and some of the wrong ways of addressing grief in others.
Does God answer every prayer?
What does it mean when the Bible says that God is “sovereign”?
Read 2 Samuel 12:19-25, what are some ways that that people respond to grief? How do you think David was able to worship during an extremely tough time in his life?
What do you think it means in verse 23 that David shall “go to him”?
Please pick a time this week and set a reminder on your phone for a 1 minute prayer to pray for our country and it’s leadership.