Bethany Lutheran Church

King David was a man after God’s own heart. Yet, David had committed adultery and murder which had negative consequences ripple throughout his life and throughout the generations of descendants to come. How did King David continue to move forward after his great moral failures? How do we learn to let go of our past sins as we move forward in life? It’s only by the power of Jesus’ cross. Psalm 51 (ESV)Have mercy on me, O God,    according to your steadfast love;according to your abundant mercy    blot out my transgressions.Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,    and cleanse me from my sin!For I know my transgressions,    and my sin is ever before me.Against you, you only, have I sinned    and done what is evil in your sight,so that you may be justified in your words    and blameless in your judgment.Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,    and in sin did my mother conceive me.Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being,    and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be