Pastor
Dave Wilson
 Youth Pastor Adam Habluetzel |
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Choices and Chances (Opportunities) Ps 51 & 32 6/6/10 Ps 51:1 For the director of music. A psalm of David. When the prophet Nathan came to him after David committed adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. V2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. V3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. V4a Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight Life is full of Choices & Chances (opportunities)… Background… 2 Sam 11:1 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king's men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem. 1) Description of the forgiven! Ps 32:1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. V2 Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. A) Making our way back to the cross! 1. Confrontation! 2. Brokenness! 3. Confession & Repentance! 2 Sam 12:13a Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD.” 4. Cleansing & Forgiveness! 2 Sam 12:13b Nathan replied, "The LORD has taken away your sin. You are not going to die. 5. Restoration to Fellowship! 6. Restoration to Service! David warns us of… 2) The Dangers of Denial! How he felt during that time… Ps 32:3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. V4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Selah 3) Denunciation of Sin! V5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD" and you forgave (even) the guilt of my sin. Selah 4) Deliverance from Sin! Ps 32:6 Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him. V7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah 5) Direction follows Deliverance! V8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. 6) Description of the Rebellious! Vv9-10 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. V10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him. 7) Delight in God! V11 Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart! Conclusion: Am I where I belong or should I be someplace else? -Then let’s go there right now! God’s Restoring Grace! Choices and Chances (Opportunities)
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