Religion & Spirituality
Psalm 51: Dealing with Guilt: A Prayer for Pardon and PurityJames Long, Jr.ExpositionPrayer for Pardon (Restoration)Have Mercy on Me (vs. 1a)Blot out My Transgression (vs. 1b)Wash Me Thoroughly (vs. 2a)Cleanse Me (vs. 2b)My Sin Are Ever Before Me (vs. 3)Sin plagues his mind.Sin is against God ultimately. Sin deserves judgment. The Source of Sin (vs. 5)God Delights in Truth in Us (vs. 6)Series of ThreesGod’s Character: Steadfast Love, Mercy, Justifier David’s Troubles: Transgressions, Iniquities, SinDavid’s Prayer: Blot out My Sin, Wash me, Cleanse MePrayer of Purity (Renewal)Prayer for a Clean Heart (vs. 10)Prayer for Continued Fellowship (vs 11)Prayer for Restored Joy (vs 12)Prayer for Empowered Service (vs. 13-19)Bringing It Home: Lessons from DavidLesson # 1 - No One is too Holy to FallLesson # 2 - We Need AccountabilityLesson # 3 - There is Horror in SinLesson # 4 - Sin Needs to be Confessed and RepentanceLesson # 5 - There is No Sin too Great that Can’t Be Forgiven Hymns:Hallelujah, what a Savior!Grace is greater than all our sin.Conclusion