1 5 m Psal n o i s

1 5 m Psal n o i s s Confe d o o G Is e h T r o F : l u o S Lessons From the Life of David

David’s Downward Spiral • • Laziness in his leadership Lust that led to Adultery Attempted Cover up & Murder Lived in unconfessed sin

David’s Downward Spiral When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; My vitality was drained away as with the fever heat of summer. Selah. (Psa 32: 3 -4)

David’s Downward Spiral • • • Laziness in his leadership Lust that led to Adultery Attempted Cover up & Murder Lived in unconfessed sin Hypocritical anger at sin Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD. " And Nathan said to David, "The LORD also has taken away your sin; you shall not die. (2 Sa 12: 13)

1. David’s Confession (51: 1 -6) q David appeals to God (1 -2) God’s Character: Gracious, Unfailing Love & Compassion His Sin: Transgression, Iniquity & Sin Forgiveness: Blot, Wash, Cleanse

1. David’s Confession (51: 1 -6) q David acknowledges his sin (3 -6) He acknowledges that he has sinned (3 -4) He acknowledges that he is sinful (5 -6) Confession: Agreeing with and accepting God’s assessment and standard of what sin is

2. David’s Petition (51: 7 -12) q Pleads for the removal of his sin (7 -9) q Pleads for the renewal of his spirit (10 -12)

3. David’s Vows (51: 13 -19) q To teach others about God (13) q To sing and praise God (14 -15) q To worship God (16 -19)

Do you understand your sin as well as David understands his in Psalm 51? Are you struggling with unconfessed sin? Are you developing a daily habit of confessing your sin? To God? To others? Do you help others understand the grace and forgiveness of God?