The Background (Psalm 51:0; 2 Samuel 11-12)
• David’s sin against God, Bathsheba, Uriah, and the nation of Israel was extraordinarily great.
• The Bible is full of God using sinful people who have been

and

Reveal Answer

.

A Plea for Mercy (Psalm 51:1-2)
• David’s plea depends on God’s

, compassion, and commitment.
• God’s mercy is pictured as

Reveal Answer

and

Reveal Answer

.

An Acknowledgment of Sin (Psalm 51:3-6)
• Why does David write that he has only sinned against the LORD?
• Sin is not simply a singular moment or action but reaches into our

and

Reveal Answer

.
• Confession of sin and brokenness is a

Reveal Answer

in both the Old and New Testaments.

A Plea for Cleansing and Restoration (Psalm 51:7-12)
• Only God can truly forgive and restore.
• David refers not just to an outward cleansing, but an

renewal.

A Response to God’s Faithfulness (Psalm 51:13-19)
• Experiencing forgiveness can lead to a

.
• Our prayer: Lord, show me my sins!