David - After God's Own Heart - Psalm 51

This past Sunday we looked at David's response to his sin in Psalm 51, and why David can be called a man after God's own heart despite the things he had done. Here are the notes:

Acts 13:22: And when he had removed Saul, he raised up David to be their king, of whom he testified and said, “I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after my heart, who will do all my will.”

Big Question: How can David be a man after God’s own heart when he has committed such terrible sins? More importantly, how can WE be people after God's heart even when we fail?

David took comfort in God’s unfailing love and mercy.

David was up-front and honest about his sin.

David understood the seriousness of his sin.

David recognized that only God can cleanse him.

David realized the proper response to being forgiven was praise to God, humility before God, and boldness about God.