David repents – 2 Samuel 12 The numbing power of sin Rebuke, judgment, and mercy Repentance and reset Questions: Notice David's anger at the man in Nathan's story. Why do you think David was unable to see himself in this story? Why do you think he jumped to a verdict without any thoughtful questions? How does this illustrate the power of unrepentant sin? What questions does God ask to rebuke David? What judgment does God promise? What mercy does God give? What is the evidence that David's repentance was genuine? Why didn't David continue grieving after his son died?