Psalm 51 was written in response to the prophet Nathan's confronting David over his sin with Bathsheba. If we are believers, we have experienced this repentance. This Psalm gives us insight into our hearts. Unconfessed sin can weight us down. What is genuine repentance? 3 parts: 1. 51:1-2 Appeal to God's mercy, to his very character: to His covenant kindness. David experienced mercy in his life-God is true to his promises. We can cast ourselves on God's mercy. 2. 51:3-6 Confession of our sin. Unconfessed sin will make us miserable. All sin is ultimately against God, an act of autonomous rebellion. v.5 is a proof of original Sin: we are sinful from birth. (gen 3) God delights in repentance. 3. 51:6-12 petition for renewal. we plea for renewal: wash me, blot out my transgression. When God washes, we are made clean. God restores the Joy of Salvation. David now focuses on his relationship with God. God gives us a clean heart.
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