2 Samuel 11-12; 1 Kings 3; 6-9; 11 Part 1 • Dr. Shon Hopkin • June 22-28 • Come, Follow Me

How does a man “after God’s own heart” end up on the wrong roof? Dr. Shon Hopkin examines the devastating fall of David and the architectural glory of Solomon’s temple, tracing the razor’s edge between power and corruption and the merciful God who meets us in our worst moments.

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TIMECODE

• 0:00 - Part 1 - Dr. Shon Hopkin
• 1:31 Introduction
• 3:29 Setting the stage: David, Solomon, and the danger of great starts
• 7:07 Reading character weaknesses magnified by power
• 11:35 Shields up-David as cautionary tale
• 12:49 David’s exaltation (is this the point?)
• 16:52 Judge not
• 18:49 Teaching the balance of warning without shame
• 20:07 Stealing school supplies: Another cautionary tale
• 23:48 Restoration scripture framing David and Solomon
• 25:37 Elder Kearon on Bathsheba
• 29:38 Nathan’s parable
• 34:41 The cover-up: Secrecy as lifeblood to sin
• 36:27 Elder Maxwell on replaying temptation
• 39:22 Wrong place, wrong time
• 43:18 Elder Holland on lust vs. love
• 47:25 David as type of Jesus Christ
• 51:09 President Hinckley: “I don’t entirely trust myself”
• 55:09 The Lord sent Nathan
• 56:27 Solomon’s prayer for an understanding heart
• 58:36 Hebrew insights
• 1:01:34 God blesses us beyond our abilities
• 1:03:09 Watching ordinary people grow in wisdom
• 1:05:06 Watching ordinary people grow in wisdom
• 1:07:54 End of Part 1 - Dr. Shon Hopkin

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