Reset: What Happens When We Mess Up Recognize: Confess That Sin is a Big Deal Psalm 51:1–10

Memory Verse Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge. Psalm 51:4

Learning Goals Explore: Students will understand that all sin is evil in the sight of God. Transform: Students will acknowledge their own sinfulness before a holy God.

Discussion Why is it important to recognize our sin? What happens when we recognize our sin but are not willing to confess it to God? Does being cleansed from sin mean that we will not sin again? Why? What does it mean to be given a “pure heart” from God?

Key Study 1. We can humbly trust the mercy of God when we sin. Psalm 51:1–2

Key Study 2. Our confession to God admits His holiness and our sinfulness. Psalm 51:3–5

Key Study 3. God’s forgiveness and cleansing bring new life. Psalm 51:6–10