This week's lesson answers that question and tells the rest of Harry Orchard's story. King David was Israel's greatest king-a brave shepherd boy who conquered formidable enemies, extended the boundaries of Israel to their farthest extent, and established Jerusalem as the capital. His psalms have influenced the worship of God's people for three thousand years. He became the ancestor and type of Christ, the Messiah. A series of shameful sins, however, marred David's life.
Decisions made in the heat of passion are always bad.
Flattery, the subtle allurements of power and luxury, and association with surrounding nations were not tolerated in subjects but went uncondemned in the king and lessened his sense of the exceeding sinfulness of sin. As soon as Satan can separate the soul from God, the only Source of strength, he will seek to arouse the unholy desires of man's carnal nature. Describe at least two of the strategies David used to cover up his sin. The coverup was worse than the initial wrong. Sin gripped him like an octopus.