David's sin with Bathsheba (cf. 2nd Sam. 11-12) has significant consequences, not the least of which is a threat to the fulfillment of God's covenant with David in 2nd Sam. 7. Can David's sin derail God's ultimate purpose in David's life? Or more specifically, can your sin derail God's ultimate purpose for your life?
This psalm springs from the blackest moments of David's self-knowledge, yet it explores not only the depths of David's guilt but also some of the farthest reaches of God's grace. (Kidner)
2) He desires cleansing from his sin—51:7-12 (from last time) • Not just from sin's undesirable consequences a) His desire for spiritual cleansing for previous sin—51:7-9 b) His desire for renewal to prevent future sin—51:10-12 (or else David will return to his sinning ways; NB 3 uses of spirit/Spirit)
3) The results of spiritual cleansing—51:13-17 • These are things David cannot do in a Godward way until he is forgiven a) Godward evangelism toward others—51:13 b) Expressions of joy—51:14 c) Praise to God—51:15 (the cry of one whose conscience has shamed him into silence earlier (Kidner)) d) A better understanding of God's expectations—51:16-17
4) A later addition? (perhaps from the time of the Exile?)—51:18-19 a) A prayer to God—51:18 b) The pleasure of God—51:19 (at the restoration of temple sacrifices; cf. Neh. 12:43)
5) Things we need to remember: a) We need to take God's side against ourselves. b) We need to take God's Word against our sin. (1st John 1:9) c) We need to take God's Word that explains the remedy for our sin.
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By God's amazing grace alone, Phil was drawn to salvation in Jesus Christ as a college freshman. He began his pastoral ministry as an assistant pastor (working specifically with youth and music) in 1983 while in seminary. He became the senior pastor here at Calvary in December...
