Davids Sin and Repentance When they heard these

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David’s Sin and Repentance When they heard these things they became silent; and they

David’s Sin and Repentance When they heard these things they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life. ” Acts 11: 18

The Sin of David • David’s Sin revealed in 2 Samuel 11 -12 –

The Sin of David • David’s Sin revealed in 2 Samuel 11 -12 – Commits adultery with Bathsheba – Leads to more sin • David admits his sin “I have sinned against the Lord” • David’s humbleness provides a good illustration of the attitude we should have toward sin

Didn’t Try to Shift Blame • Bathsheba also at fault – Immodesty is sinful

Didn’t Try to Shift Blame • Bathsheba also at fault – Immodesty is sinful • 1 Timothy 2: 8 -10 • Others not so penitent of their sins: – Adam • Genesis 3: 12 -13 – Aaron • Exodus 32: 21 -24 – King Saul • 1 Samuel 15: 13 -15

Didn’t Try to Shift Blame • Many try to excuse their sin – Defend

Didn’t Try to Shift Blame • Many try to excuse their sin – Defend themselves – Blame sin on others • 2 Corinthians 5: 10 • God will continue to punish the unrepentant – David felt the consequences – Adam, Aaron, Saul were still punished – Everyone who sins and are unrepentant will be punished • Romans 2: 4 -6

Acknowledged Reality of Sin • David knew he sinned – Psalms 51: 3 -4

Acknowledged Reality of Sin • David knew he sinned – Psalms 51: 3 -4 – 1 Corinthians 6: 18 • Many today are reluctant to admit sin • A violation of God’s law is sin – 1 John 3: 4 – We will be held accountable – Sin separates us from God • Isaiah 59: 2; Romans 6: 23; James 1: 15

Godly Sorrow Leads to Repentance • David appealed to God’s mercy – Psalms 51:

Godly Sorrow Leads to Repentance • David appealed to God’s mercy – Psalms 51: 1 -2 • God promises mercy to those who repent – Psalms 86: 5 – Isaiah 55: 7 – Micah 7: 18 -19 • David had genuine, godly sorrow – 2 Corinthians 7: 10 The heart that will not repent is an abomination to God!

Brought Forth Fruits Worthy of Repentance • David repented and became great in his

Brought Forth Fruits Worthy of Repentance • David repented and became great in his service to God – Psalms 51: 12 -13 • We need to have genuine godly sorrow for sin and a desire to conform to God’s will • Must do works showing we have repented – Acts 26: 19 -20

David Was Forgiven • God will readily forgive the contrite heart – Psalms 32:

David Was Forgiven • God will readily forgive the contrite heart – Psalms 32: 5 • Prodigal Son – Luke 15: 20 -24 – The Father represents God in the parable • Psalms 86: 5 • 2 Peter 3: 9 • God is faithful and just to forgive – 1 John 1: 9

When we humble ourselves before God, He is faithful and just to forgive our

When we humble ourselves before God, He is faithful and just to forgive our sin Proverbs 28: 13 He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

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