1. Lessons From the Life of David
Psalm 51
Confession
Is Good
For The
Soul:
Lessons From the Life of David

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

3. 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)

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. (2Sa 12:13)

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

6. 1. David’s Confession (51:1-6)
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

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

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

9. 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?