ON
OUR KNEES – LEARNING FROM MEN OF PRAYER
PRAYING WITH DAVID - Part #2
LESSON #7 – DAVID
(A complete lesson)
INTERACTION
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When and why do you find it hard to praise God?
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When and why do you find it hard to admit you’re
wrong?
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How do you know when you have truly repented of
something?
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What connection do you see between praise and
repentance?
We are looking at two
more Psalms written by David that we can adapt for our own prayers. A clean
heart is a requirement for sincere praise.
First we will look at
Psalm 51, A Psalm of Penitence, and then Psalm 145, A Psalm of Praise.
Psalm 51 – DAVID’S PENITENCE
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The heading to this Psalm tells us the occasion of its
writing. What do you know about David and Bathsheba?
APPEAL FOR GOD'S MERCY Vss. 1-2
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Why did David need mercy?
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When and why do we need mercy?
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It is good when we remember how much mercy we need!
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On what basis does God supply His mercy?
ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR SIN Vss. 3-6
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What’s wrong with this confession, “If I have done
anything wrong please forgive me”? Vs. 3
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What makes sin so terrible? Vs. 4
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Why is sin unavoidable? Is it always unavoidable? Vs.
5
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What does verse 6 have to do with confession of sin?
ASK FOR GOD'S CLEANSING Vss. 7-14
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Hyssop was a plant used as a kind of paintbrush. It
was used to apply the blood of a sacrifice upon something. Vs. 7
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What does verse 7 tell you about God’s cleansing when
He forgives?
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What happens when we allow sin to control our lives?
Vs. 8
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When God hides His face from our sins they are no
longer seen by him. When He blots them
out, they are no longer on the record. Vs. 9
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Why is a clean heart a miracle? Vs. 10
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A right spirit is a “steadfast spirit”. What is and why do we need a steadfast
spirit? Vs. 10
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What was David afraid of losing in verse 11? Should we have the same concern?
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According to verses 12-14, what will happen when God
forgives me?
ABIDE IN GOD'S RIGHTEOUSNESS Vss. 15-19
1. With a concert of praise
– Vs. 15
2. With a contrite heart –
Vss. 16-17
3. With concern for the
well-being of God’s people – Vss. 18-19
PSALM 145– DAVID’S PRAISE
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Praise should always be a part of our lives. This Psalm gives us at least 7 reasons for
praising the Lord.
1. GOD'S POSITION - KING, Vss. 1-2
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What does it mean when I say to God, “You are my God?”
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What does it mean when I say, “You are my king?”
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These two positions of God and king make Him worthy of
my praise simply because He is far superior to me.
2. GOD'S POWER, Vss. 3-6
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God’s greatness is unsearchable. Vs. 3
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God’s greatness is to be shared. I do this when I
praise Him publicly and tell others what He has done. Vss. 4-5
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“I will declare thy greatness” is a personal
commitment. Vs. 6
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Why should we declare His greatness?
3. GOD'S PERSONALITY Vss. 7-9, 17
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What personality traits are listed in these verses? Is
there one that particularly impresses you?
4. GOD'S PREEMINENCE Vss. 10-13
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How is God’s kingdom preeminent?
5. GOD'S PROVISION Vss. 14-16
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How dependent on God is the world, whether the world
realizes it or not?
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How dependent on God are you? Are you aware of it?
6. GOD'S PRESENCE Vss. 18-19
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Why is God’s presence such a blessing?
7. GOD'S PRESERVATION Vss. 20-21
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How does Vs. 20 keep me from worrying?
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