In this sermon on “Receiving Redemption,” Rev. Samuel Phipps explores how God restores and reconciles people to himself through the story of David’s sin and repentance in 2 Samuel 12. He explains that restoration begins when God, through the prophet Nathan, rebukes David’s sin, bringing conviction and understanding. For restoration to happen, repentance is required, which David models by immediately confessing. Finally, restoration leads to reconciliation, as evidenced by David worshipping God even after facing consequences. The key point is that God desires to restore our relationship with him daily, but we must be quick to repent of our sins so we can receive his reconciliation and restoration.