Psalm 51 - 1/28/2024 Sunday PM Study

Psalm 51 Worksheet

This is the classic psalm on repentance and __________________________!

David asks for God to deal with his sin based on God’s own faithful and loving nature, not his own ____________________ nature (v. 1) 1 John 1:9

Guilt is a great _________________ from God (v. 2)

David calls his sin what it was - ___________________________ (v. 3)

In what sense can he say that it is against God alone that he has sinned? (v. 4)

Now even though this is an intensely personal prayer, there is a lot of excellent ______________ in it (v. 5-6)

He is saying that people are more than sinners by choice, they are sinners by _______________ (v. 5-6)

Hyssop was used by priests in the O.T. It was a leafy plant that they would use to sprinkle water or blood on a person being cleansed from ___________________ (v. 7)

David is acknowledging the ___________________ by Nathan was a good thing (v. 8)

This is the second time he refers to ___________________. It really can be like a megaphone in our lives (v. 9)

The word for _____________________ is the same word used in Genesis 1 to speak of God creating ex nihilo (out of nothing) (v. 10)

You can tell a lot about a person by what they are concerned about _________________ after they sin (v. 11)

How do we reconcile Psalm 51:11 with Ephesians 1:13-14? Hint: John 7:37-39

God may not like ‘yes’ men, but He loves “Yes, ____________” men! (v. 12)

God says, “Now that you’ve confessed your sin and been restored, I’ve got future _________________ for you!” (v. 13)

David looks forward to when he will enjoy ____________________ again! (v. 14)

David looks forward to when he will ___________________ again! (v. 15)

External worship means nothing without the _________________ reality! (v. 16-17)

David prays that despite his sin, for God’s glory, Zion will ________________ (v. 18-19)