RESIST

CONFESS
SIN

PRAYER OF
REPENTANCE
Psalm 51

INTRODUCTION
2 Samuel 11:1-27, 12:1-24
This is a prayer confession by David.
After he had committed adultery
with Batsheba, GOD sent prophet
Nathan to confront him.
When David realized how dreadfully
he had sinned, he confessed and
asked forgiveness from GOD.

INTRODUCTION
This Psalm shows how deep his
repentance was, how he cried to
GOD , how much he valued the
forgiveness of GOD.

I. TRUE REPENTANCE
(vv.1-6)
1.
a) What was Davids reaction after
realizing he had sinned?
b) Some people do not ask mercy from
GOD after they have sinned.
Instead what do they try to do?

I. TRUE REPENTANCE
(vv.1-6)
1.
a) What was Davids reaction after
realizing he had sinned?
b) Some people do not ask mercy from
GOD after they have sinned.
Instead what do they try to do?

 Some blame others

David could have blamed Batsheba for tempting him

Some give all sorts of excuses, or try

to cover up their sin.
Some try to avoid GOD
David could have tried to avoid GOD by refusing to
see prophet Nathan

Some try to give offerings to GOD,

hoping to take away GODs anger

Question

How do I usually
react when I
realized I have
sinned?

2.
b) Against whom David have sinned?
(v.4)
1. What is sin?
2. Against what standards do we measure
ourselves when we say we have or have
not sinned?

2.
c) What are we usually thinking after
we have sinned?
1. Some are very conscious of what other
people will think or say
2. Some are afraid of the punishment that
comes with sin
3. A true child of GOD is more concerned
with grieving his HEAVENLY FATHER
against whom he has sinned.
Do we feel this way when we sinned?

2.
d) Why can we be confident when that
we
will
be
forgiven
if
we
acknowledge and confess our sins?
1. JESUS work on the cross
2. GODs promise in 1 John 1:9

Question

As I stand before
GOD now, what
specific sins should
I confess?

II. RESULTS OF BEING

FORGIVEN (vv.7-12)
1. He is cleansed, v.7
2. He hears the sounds of joy and gladness,
v.8
3. The bones which GOD has broken rejoice,
v.8
4. His sins are hidden from GODs face, v.9
5. A right spirit is renewed within him, v.10
6. He is not cast away from GODs presence,
v.11
7. He has the joy of salvation, v.12

Question

Have I experienced
the liberating
effects of being
forgiven? If not,
why not?

III. WHAT DO WE DO AFTER

BEING FORGIVEN (vv.13-19)
1. What should we do after we are forgiven?
a)
b)
c)
d)

Help other sinners repent and turn to GOD, v.13

Sing aloud the righteousness of GOD, v.14
Our mouth shows forth GODs praise, v.15
Offer sacrifices to GOD

Have I done all of the above?

If not, why not?

1. What kind of sacrifices does GOD

delight in? v.17
-

A broken and a contrite heart

2. What are the conditions for GOD to

accept our offering?
- GOD does not desire our sacrifices when our sins
remain unconfessed

3. When we confess our sin, GOD

forgives us. Does it mean that
particular sin has no more effect on
our life? Why?
- When GOD forgives us, HE no longer punishes us for
that sin. But the effects of that sin can remain.

IV. HOW DO WE OVERCOME

HABITUAL SIN?
1. Our life should not be
SIN

CONFESS

SIN

CONFESS

It should be:

SIN
James 4:7

CONFESS

RESIST

RESIST
CONFESS
SIN

IV. HOW DO WE OVERCOME

HABITUAL SIN?
1. Be aware that the battle is in our
mind. Resist the devil and he will
flee from you.
2. Have a prayer partner to whom
you hold yourself accountable.
3. Walk closely with GOD. Read HIS
WORD daily.

RESIST
CONFESS
SIN

CONCLUSION
Whenever we sin, our only recourse is
to confess and cry out, LORD,
forgive me.
No amount of excuses or alibis can
ever be acceptable. What our LORD
wants is a broken and contrite
heart. Then HE restores within us
joy and a right spirit.

The highest praise, glory,

honor and power be to

JESUS

by whose blood
we are redeemed and
forgiven from all our sins.
Grace and peace be with
you all.
Amen.