David’s story: steps to true repentance

What is true repentance? We are continuing our study of Psalm 51, the prayer for forgiveness that David wrote after he committed adultery with Bathsheba and had her husband Uriah killed.

Let’s consider the six steps of true confession and repentance found in Psalm 51–David’s prayer of forgiveness.

So what does authentic repentance look like? What are the biblical steps to confession, repentance, forgiveness, and restoration? King David—whose actions were far worse than Vrabel’s—offers a vivid picture of egregious sin, denial, cover-up, and, ultimately, true repentance. His story also shows the path to restoration. Let’s consider David’s journey.