The Temptation to Cover Our Sins – Part I

Lesson 1: Saul covered his sins by: (Part I) _______________ __________ (1 Sam 13:11, 15:15, 21). (Part II) Trying to make himself ________ ________ (1 Sam 15:15, 20). (Part III) ______________ (1 Sam 15:13-19 cf. 1 Sam 15:20). (Part IV) Acting like he ________________ for ________ reasons (1 Sam 13:12, 15:15, 20 cf. 1 Sam 14:35). Lesson 2: Our __________ makes us what to __________ our sins (Gen 3:11-13 cf. 1 Sam 13:11, 15:14, 19; Gen 4:6-7; Jon 4:4; Acts 9:4; Luke 22:48; Jam 1:13-14; Pro 13:10a). Lesson 3: We can __________ our sins or ______________ them (Pro 28:13; Psa 32:3-5; 31:10, 38:2-3, 39:10, 51:8). Family Worship Guide Memory Verses: Psalm 56:3-4 Day 1: Read 1 Sam. 13:11 & 15:15, 21 and discuss: Describe a scenario where you or someone you know was tempted to shift the blame or make excuses? Was the temptation resisted or not? What happened as a result of this temptation? Day 2: Consider Lesson 2 from the sermon and discuss: In what ways are you most tempted to cover your sin? When was the last time? What have you specifically done in order to respond differently in the future? Pray together with your family or friends for the grace you each need to respond rightly. Day 3: Read Psalm 32 and discuss: What were the consequences when David did not think rightly or did not do rightly? What were the results when David did do rightly and think rightly? Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Doug (Elder) and Randy Hanson (Deacon) Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Andy & Gwen Stephenson, Isaac Studt, Jesse & Mary Studt, Carl & Audr