1. 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 David’s Sin and Repentance

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

3. 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

4. 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 Didn’t Try to Shift Blame

5. 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 Acknowledged Reality of Sin

6. 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 Godly Sorrow Leads to Repentance The heart that will not repent is an abomination to God!

7. 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 Brought Forth Fruits Worthy of Repentance

8. 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 David Was Forgiven

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