Unlikely Hero: There Is Freedom In Confession

 

Series Summary

David has been described as a man after God's own heart (Acts 13:22). But as we read through the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, as David enters the narrative of Israel's history, David was unknown. He was young. He was a shepherd. He was overlooked. He was unlikely. But God pointed him out to Samuel and said, "David is my choice. He's the next king. And he's the one I will use to build the family line from which the Messiah will one day come." But David was a very unlikely choice. He failed, and he failed often. Bathsheba... Absalom... The census... And yet God describes him as a man after his own heart. Why? David was chosen by God because of his character. Character doesn’t mean perfection. David was far from perfect. But David always pursued the Lord. David maintained his character, no matter what. All the way to the point of repentance when necessary. This summer, we will look at several events that take place in the life of David: His calling. His victories. His friendships. His failures. His legacy. We will look at the life of David. But David is not the main character. The main character is Jesus. What we will see in David is a life that foreshadows Christ. And we will see how we can better reflect Christ in our own character, and in our own lives.

Sermon Summary

David was called a man after God's own heart. Part of the reason for that is how he responds when he fails and sins. In 2 Samuel 11 and 12, David's affair with Bathsheba is recounted. When confronted with his sin by the prophet Nathan, David's response is immediate and genuine. He confesses and repents, and even though he has to deal with the consequences of his actions, God forgives him. David provides a model for us for those times in our own lives when we sin and have to face it. David shows us how there is true freedom in confession, and he shows us how it can lead to forgiveness and restoration.