Psalm 51:1-19

Bring your sin before the God who shows mercy

1. Prayer of Confession (v. 1-6)

2. Prayer for Cleansing (v. 7-12)

3. Prayer of Contrition (v. 13-19)

Sermon Discussion Questions

1. Read Psalm 51:1-19 What is the main point of this passage of Scripture?

2. What are areas of your walk with God where you seek to be independent in ways that may be harmful?

3. What are practical ways you could grow in confession of sin, both in prayer, or to others?

4. How do you/could you cultivate a healthy understanding of the weight of your sin?

5. What are ways you are tempted to cleanse yourself of your sin? What would it look like to lean on the gospel more?

6. What does it look like for you to have a contrite heart? What does that mean to you?

7. How do you respond to God's cleansing work in your life? Are there ways not expressed in the text that you respond?

8. How is God calling you to respond to this message from Psalm 51:1-19?