Summary: Examining David’s sin of the census

1. David’s SIN (v. 1-6)

A. Know the enemy (cf. Eph. 6:12; 1 Peter 5:8)

B. Know the time of the attack: right after a great victory

C. Know the nature of the sin: David’s sin was that he trusted in man instead of in God (cf. Ps. 118:8-9)

2. David’s SUFFERING (v. 7-15)

A. Famine (we might experience a spiritual famine)

B. War (we might experience conflict)

C. Pestilence (we might experience trouble)

Good News: Verse 13 (Ps. 103:10-11)

3. David’s SANCTIFICATION (v. 16-30)

A. He was sorry for his sin (v. 16)

B. He took responsibility for his sin (v. 17)

C. He was willing to obey God (v. 18-19)

D. He wanted to give to God (v. 20-25)

E. He sacrificed to God (v. 26-28)