Blot Out My Transgressions (Ps. 51:1)

April 13, 2018 by admin

“Blot Out My Transgressions” Mike Johnson In II Samuel 11 and 12, we can read the story where David committed adultery with Bathsheba. To cover up his sin, he had her husband, Uriah, murdered. Nathan, a prophet of God, eventually confronted him. At this point, David admitted he had sinned against the Lord. Most agree […]

Have Mercy Upon Me, O God! (Ps. 51)

July 9, 2015 by admin

“Have Mercy Upon Me, O God!” (Psalm 51) Mike Johnson In the Old Testament, there is a psalm in which the author expresses the depths of his heart by asking God for forgiveness. He seems to have a childlike faith in God’s mercy and shows profoundness and tenderness. Psalm 51 is often called a psalm […]

A Broken & Contrite Heart (Ps. 51:16-17)

April 3, 2015 by admin

A Broken & Contrite Heart (Psalm 51:16-17) Mike Johnson In Psalm 51, the writer expresses great sorrow for the sins he had committed. According to the notes at the beginning of this Psalm, David wrote it after his sin with Bathsheba. He repeatedly asked God for mercy and forgiveness. Consider verses 16-17, which say, “For You […]

My Sin Is Always Before Me (Ps. 51:3)

April 3, 2015 by admin

My Sin Is Always Before Me (Psalm 51:3) Mike Johnson The writer of Psalm 51 expresses great sorrow for his sins. Most agree that David is the author, and he wrote it after his sin with Bathsheba. In 2 Samuel 11-12, we learn that David committed adultery, and then he committed murder trying to conceal […]

Restore to Me the Joy of Your Salvation (Ps. 51:12)

April 3, 2015 by admin

Restore Unto Me the Joy of Your Salvation (Psalm 51:12) Mike Johnson According to the beginning notes of Psalm 51, David is its author, and he wrote the Psalm after his sin with Bathsheba. Engulfed with emotion, he is asking God to have mercy on him and extend His forgiveness. In the first part of […]

Asking for God’s Mercy (Ps. 51:1-2)

March 20, 2015 by admin

Asking for God’s Mercy (Psalm 51:1-2) Mike Johnson Psalm 51:1-2 says, “Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.” David wrote this Psalm, it is thought, after his sin […]