2 Samuel 12 1-31 Essay -- Scripture Analysis

2 Samuel 12 1-31 The story line begins with God sending Nathan the prophet. Who is Nathan the prophet. He is described as a messenger, a courtroom advisor a man of great integrity. A man firm in his faith to God, his social status Places him in the position to know the inner working of the royal household and with revelation from God. Nathan is skilled, faithful and willing to serve a powerful Prophetic message from God. In today’s account Nathan would be looked upon as a role model. Nathan techniques would describe him to be a great storyteller. The bible tells us Nathan, served King David and his son King Solomon. There are three major revelation accounts Nathan was involved in expressing God’s message. 1. "A House For My Name† 2 Samuel 7:4-7,12-13 2. "You Are The Man!"2 Samuel 12:1-9 3. Adonijah's Attempt To Take The Throne 1 Kings 1:9-14 More information concerning Nathan reigns of both King David and King Solomon? 2 Chronicles 29:29 and 2 Chronicles 9:29 Scripture verse 2 Samuel 12 1-4 The LORD sent Nathan to David. When he came to him, he said, "There were two men in a certain town, one rich and the other poor. 2 The rich man had a very large number of sheep and cattle, 3 but the poor man had nothing except one little ewe lamb he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up with him and his children. It shared his food, drank from his cup and even slept in his arms. It was like a daughter to him 4 "Now a traveler came to the rich man, but the rich man refrained from taking one of his own sheep or cattle to prepare a meal for the traveler who had come to him. Instead, he took the ewe lamb that belonged to the poor man and prepared it for the one who had come to him." The confrontational m... ...on my face and I hung on to every word my Pastor preaching because God had told me my deliverance was at hand. What kind of fried was Nathan He was not a friend who Gossip He was not a friend who pointed his finger He was not a friend who discredit his friend He was not a friend to make fun of the situation Nathan was a real friend to King David The bible gives us instruction on how to be a real friend and how to seek Godly counsel. God often uses other believer to strengthen, encourage and enrich our lives regardless of the negative situation or circumstances. Gal. 6:2 "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. John 15: 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John. 15:15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his Master’s business. Instead I have called