Psalm 51: Dealing with Guilt: A Prayer for Pardon and Purity
Exposition
Prayer for Pardon (Restoration)
- Have Mercy on Me (vs. 1a)
- Blot out My Transgression (vs. 1b)
- Wash Me Thoroughly (vs. 2a)
- Cleanse Me (vs. 2b)
- My Sin Are Ever Before Me (vs. 3)
- Sin plagues his mind.
- Sin is against God ultimately.
- Sin deserves judgment.
- The Source of Sin (vs. 5)
- God Delights in Truth in Us (vs. 6)
- Series of Threes
- God’s Character: Steadfast Love, Mercy, Justifier
- David’s Troubles: Transgressions, Iniquities, Sin
- David’s Prayer: Blot out My Sin, Wash me, Cleanse Me
Prayer of Purity (Renewal)
- Prayer for a Clean Heart (vs. 10)
- Prayer for Continued Fellowship (vs 11)
- Prayer for Restored Joy (vs 12)
- Prayer for Empowered Service (vs. 13-19)
Bringing It Home: Lessons from David
- Lesson # 1 – No One is too Holy to Fall
- Lesson # 2 – We Need Accountability
- Lesson # 3 – There is Horror in Sin
- Lesson # 4 – Sin Needs to be Confessed and Repentance
- Lesson # 5 – There is No Sin too Great that Can’t Be Forgiven
Dr. James Long Jr. is pastor of The Chapel at Warren Valley, a professor at a Christian university, and a Board-Certified Counselor and Certified Biblical Counselor. For nearly 35 years, he has equipped individuals and families to pursue emotional strength, relational wisdom, and spiritual clarity. He is the founder of Lessons for Life, an online coaching community designed to help people take actionable steps toward lasting change through Christ-centered teaching, practical tools, and guided coaching pathways. Explore courses, resources, and coaching opportunities at JamesLongJr.org.