1 – In verse 1, who was Nathan? (see 2 Sam 7: 1-17, 12: 25; 1 Kings 1: 8, 10, 22)

2 – In verses 1-6, How is Nathan's story of the rich man with many flocks and herds parallel to David's story? How does the story appeal to David? Why is David so animated?

What judgment does David decree as just and fitting? Why doesn't he see himself in the story?

3 – In verse 7 what does Nathan mean, "You are the man?"

4 – In verse 9, how does David "despise" the word of the Lord? Why is this indictment so serious? Where has David encountered this charge before? (see 1 Sam 2:30, 17:42, 2 Sam 6:16)

Contrast the "I" statements of verses 7-8 with the "You" statements of verse 9.

5 – In verse 13, how does David respond to the charge? Does he make excuses?

David is forgiven, but still faces consequences of his sin. How is he forgiven? Why are there still consequences?

6 – How can we experience both forgiveness and consequence? Why? What kind of consequences.

How are our temptations to sin like the traveler in Nathan's story?