David’s psalm of confession gives us three practical steps that can bring us back from failure.
Key Points:
- Confess your mess. (Psalm 51:1-6.)
- Cry out to God for help. (Psalm 51:7-10.)
- Commit to honoring God. (Psalm 51:11-15.)
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Psalm 51:1-6 1 Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin.
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Small Group Questions
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What is your favorite comeback story, and why?
- Retell the story of David and Bathsheba. List of David’s sins.
- Read Psalm 51:1-3. What are some words David uses to describe his sin? Which word is most striking to you? Explain.
- Read Psalm 51:4-6. What does David mean when he says to God, “Against you, and you alone, have I sinned”?
- Read Psalm 51:17. What is a “broken and repentant heart”? What is its opposite?
- Where do people in our society turn to find relief from the weight of sin and guilt? Why do those solutions fall short?
- Read Psalm 51:7-10. What does David believe God is able to do?
- Read Psalm 51:11-15. Describe what a “comeback” from sin looks like to David.
- What does a spiritual comeback look like to you?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
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