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A Man After God’s Own Heart: David’s Failures and Faith
Series: Foundations of Biblical Manhood – Part 4
By: Dave Jenkins
Date: July 23, 2025
In this episode of Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the Foundations of Biblical Manhood series with a powerful look at the life of David—his sin, repentance, and restoration. Drawing from 2 Samuel 11–12, Psalm 51, and Acts 13:22, Dave explores how real biblical manhood isn’t defined by perfection but by brokenness before God and gospel-shaped repentance.
The Reality of Failure in a Man’s Life
David knew failure intimately—and yet God still called him “a man after My own heart” (Acts 13:22). His story shows that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace.
David’s Sin Exposed (2 Samuel 11–12)
He stayed home. He saw. He took. He killed. He hid. But God sent Nathan with a mirror and fire in his mouth: “You are the man.” (2 Samuel 12:7)
“David didn’t need a therapist. He needed repentance.”
David’s Repentance (Psalm 51)
This wasn’t a PR move—it was brokenness. “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” (Psalm 51:10)
Real Restoration Comes Through Real Repentance
Grace doesn’t erase consequences—but it restores fellowship with God. David bore the scars but never lost his Savior.
Biblical Manhood Owns Failure
- Confess instead of hide
- Own instead of blame
- Run to the cross instead of self-medicate
Gospel Hope for Every Man
“Your failure doesn’t have to be final. God’s grace runs deeper than your worst day.”
Key Scripture Passages
- 2 Samuel 11–12
- Psalm 51
- Acts 13:22
Related Resources
- What Psalm 51 Teaches Us About Repentance
- Warriors of Grace Podcast Archive
- Book: The Word Explored by Dave Jenkins
Call to Action
Are you wrestling with past sin or hidden shame? Psalm 51 is for you. Read it this week. Pray through it slowly. Bring your failure into the light—and let the gospel restore what’s been broken.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
