Monday, November 14, 2016

Washing Away My Sin



“God, please forgive me, because... ” How do you complete that sentence when you have sinned? It is one of the most important questions there is.
How we answer it reveals whether we have truly understood the gospel.
Helpfully, we know exactly what inspired David to write this psalm. 2 Samuel 11-12 lays bare the tabloid scandal. David committed adultery with Bathsheba and then had Uriah, her husband, murdered to cover his tracks. But God saw, and God sent his prophet Nathan to confront David. This is an intimate glimpse into the soul of a man who has been forgiven the most terrible sins.
No excuses
Read Psalm 51:1-6
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