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Sunday Service17 Feb 2013Cecil Ang

DavidDavid“You acted foolishly and have not kept the command the LORD your God gave you … now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him leader of his people, because you have not kept the LORD’s command.”

1 Sam 13:13-14 (NIV)

DavidDavidPsalm 51 is a record of David’s confession to God

“Then I will teach transgressors your ways,and sinners will turn back to you.” Psalm 51:13 (NIV)

Psalm 32 is a reflection of David’s experience after his confession

David speaks to assemblyDavid speaks to assembly1How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,Whose sin is covered!2 How blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity,And in whose spirit there is no deceit!

David speaks to GodDavid speaks to God3 When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long.4 For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my vitality was drained away as with the fever heat of summer. 5 I acknowledged my sin to You,And my iniquity I did not hide;I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD”; And You forgave the guilt of my sin.

David speaks to GodDavid speaks to God6 Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You in a time when You may be found;Surely in a flood of great waters they will not reach him.7 You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble;You surround me with songs of deliverance.

Priest speaks to DavidPriest speaks to David8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.9 Do not be as the horse or as the mule which have no understanding, whose trappings include bit and bridle to hold them in check, otherwise they will not come near to you.10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked,But he who trusts in the LORD, lovingkindness shall surround him.

David speaks to assemblyDavid speaks to assembly11 Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart. Psalm 32 (NASB)

David speaks to assemblyDavid speaks to assembly1How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,Whose sin is covered!2 How blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity,And in whose spirit there is no deceit!

WrongdoingWrongdoingTransgression: passing over a boundary

line◦“You shall not murder.” (Ex 20:13)◦“You shall not commit adultery.” (Ex 20:14)

“If a man commits adultery with another man’s wife – with the wife of his neighbor – both the adulterer and the adulteress must be put to death.”

Lev 20:10 (NIV)

WrongdoingWrongdoingSin: to miss the mark

“Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God’s glorious standard.” Rom 3:23 (NCV)

“Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin.” Jas 4:17 (NASB)

WrongdoingWrongdoingIniquity: turn from the straight or

right way

So David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” And Nathan said to David, “The LORD also has put away your sin; you shall not die.”

2 Sam 12:13 (NKJV)

David speaks to GodDavid speaks to God3 When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long.4 For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my vitality was drained away as with the fever heat of summer. 5 I acknowledged my sin to You,And my iniquity I did not hide;I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD”; And You forgave the guilt of my sin.

Confession Confession Hebrew: to make known (yada)Greek: to speak the same as

(homologeo)“He who conceals his transgressions will

not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.” Pr 28:13 (NASB)

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 Jn 1:9 (NASB)

Our Approach to GodOur Approach to God

Heart: Confess Humility & Contrition

Heart: Humility and Heart: Humility and ContritionContrition“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.” Ps 51:17 (NASB)

“Watch over your heart with all diligence,For from it flow the springs of life.”Pr 4:23 (NASB)

Our Approach to GodOur Approach to God

Knees: Pray Submission & Dependency

Heart: Confess Humility & Contrition

Knees: Submission and Knees: Submission and DependencyDependency“Now is the acceptable time, behold now is the day of salvation.” 2 Cor 6:2b (NASB)

1.Protection (Protector)2.Guidance (Counsellor)3.Lovingkindness (Lover)

Our Approach to GodOur Approach to GodHands: Rejoice Gratitude & Adoration

Knees: Pray Submission & Dependency

Heart: Confess Humility & Contrition

David speaks to assemblyDavid speaks to assembly11 Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart. Psalm 32 (NASB)

Hands: Gratitude and Hands: Gratitude and AdorationAdoration“Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy.” Ps 107:2 (NKJV)

“You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created.” Rev 4:11(NKJV)

Our Approach to GodOur Approach to GodHands: Rejoice Gratitude & Adoration

Knees: Pray Submission & Dependency

Heart: Confess Humility & Contrition