Dispatch (Assignment): Read2 Samuel 23:24 - 24:25, Acts 3:1-26, Psalm 123:1-4, and Proverbs 16:21-23.

Briefing: Our response to our sin has to be quick and repentant.

On the Street: (2 Samuel 24:10-14) David realizes he sinned, and he confesses to God. Was Israel punished for David's sin or was Israel punished for their own sin? If we look back at the beginning of this verse, we see that it was God's plan to punish Israel. Verse one says, "Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and he incited David against them..."

David still sinned by taking the census. God lets David choose the punishment. There are three options. David's answer is wisdom for the ages. He says, "Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for His mercy is great; but do not let me fall into human hands." Humans can be merciless, without compassion or grace but our God loves to show His compassion, grace, and mercy on His people.

Investigational Resources: 2 Samuel 12:1-13.

Officer Safety Principle: We need to be conscious of the sins in our lives and regularly ask God to forgive us of them.

©2022 by Charles Gilliland. Used by permission.
All scripture quotations are from the New International Version (NIV) unless otherwise noted.
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