01/04/2026
Title: Divine Comfort for Bereaved Parents
Speaker: Chris Strevel
Series: 2 Samuel
Date: January 4, 2026
Bible: 2 Samuel 12:15-23
I. David's Chastening through His Son
A. To Humble, Rebuke, and Chasten David
B. To Stir David to Repentance
II. David's Prayer for His Son
A. Fervent – with Fasting, Focus, Faith
B. Mercy – for His Sin Not to Come against the Child
C. Security – for His Son to Be Safe and Happy in God
D. Sorrow – His Sin Always before Him
III. David's Hope of Reunion with His Son
A. David's Surprising Response to His Son's Death
B. The Grief of Bereavement: Corrective, Restorative, Preventive
C. Five Divine Comforts for Bereaved Parents www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/1426141256459