The Prophetic Voice in the Land

In this Bible study from 2 Samuel 12, Pastor Art Snow teaches on Nathan’s confrontation of King David following his sin with Bathsheba and Uriah. Art shows how God used Nathan to pierce David’s heart through a parable, exposing hidden sin and calling him to repentance. He highlights the consequences of David’s choices—the death of the child, division in his household, and lasting scars on the kingdom—yet also the mercy of God that spared David’s life and produced Solomon, whom God named “Jedidiah,” beloved of the Lord. Moving from David’s story to today, Art explains the continued role of prophetic voices in the church as truth-keepers and instruments of correction. Drawing from Amos and Ephesians 4, he emphasizes the need for all fivefold ministries—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers—to operate within the local body. The study ends with a prayer for humility and sensitivity to God’s voice through His Spirit and His servants.