The Blessing of a Broken Heart

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

I. Restoring the JOY (Psalm 51:10-12)

This psalm details the _________ of sin & the necessary steps of repentance & brokeness. cf. Ps. 51:8b; 32:3-4 David ________ to experience the joy of the Lord again! cf. Ps. 51:8, 12, 14; Ps. 32:11 The word “restore” (v. 12) indicates that David had known this joy & had _______ it. cf. 2 Sam. 6:12-16; Ps. 16:11 Some Joy-Robbers are: 1) Legalism, 2) Undo Introspection and 3) __________________. cf. Heb. 12:12-17 One of the most significant results of true repentance is __________________ joy! cf. Ps. 51:12a; 1 Pet. 1:7-9

“The joy which he speaks is what is called ‘the joy of Thy salvation.’ It is a special joy.” D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

NOTE – David’s prayer is for God to sustain or uphold him with a ___________ spirit. (v. 12b) When a Christian realizes he cannot live a life pleasing to God on his own, he will experience greater _______!

II. Reaching the LOST (Psalm 51:13-17)

A significant ________ of action takes place in vv. 13-15. A Key Word of transition in our English text is the word “________” used in verses 13 and 14. A repentant, forgiven believer will desire to live for the __________ of God! i.e. “Your Ways…Righteousness” David uses the verbs “_________,” “sing” and “declare.” His new heart’s desire is to teach ________________ God’s Ways so that they too might “turn” to Him!

“Reclaimed poachers make the best gamekeepers… A great sinner pardoned makes a great singer.” C. Spurgeon

NOTE – David prays for the Lord to “_______” his lips. Though this psalm teaches us a lot about the doctrine of Sin, it’s most precious truth concerns the depth of God’s _________ and forgiveness! cf. Eph. 2:4-7

Practical Application:

The Mule – Ps. 32:9
The Joy – Ps. 51:12; Matt. 18:21-35
The Transgressors – Ps. 51:13

Appointments with God

Psalm 51

Monday, January 31^st