First Bible Church

Psalms: A Mirror to the Soul
“Have Mercy On Me, O God!”
Psalm 51
The Lord’s Day Morning - May 21, 2017


Elements in a Lament
1. Invocation/plea for God’s help
2. Complaints
3. Confession of sin or assertion of innocence
4. Curse of enemies/wicked
5. Confidence in God’s response
6. Hymn or blessing

Overview of Psalm 51:

Psalm 51:1-2 - Plea for God’s Help
The only hope for rebellious sinners is the _______________________.


Psalm 51: 3-6 - Confession of Sin
We should not make _______________ for our sin before God. We need to _______________ it.


Psalm 51:7-12 - Plea for God’s Help
We cannot earn our _______________ and _______________, God must act in our lives.

Confession must be accompanied with _______________ that results in a changed life.


Psalm 51:13-19 - Confidence in God’s Response
_______________ who comes to God and asks for mercy with a broken spirit and a contrite heart, will receive it.