Scripture Passage:
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge. Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place. Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice. Hide your face from my sins and blot …show more content…
(Writer, original, audience, setting)
Psalms was written by King David. Originally, there are five major sections of the book in the Hebrew Manuscripts. Book 1 contains Psalm 1 to 41, Book 2 has songs 42 to 72, Book 3 has songs 73 to 89, Book 4 contains songs 90 to 106 and Book 5 has 107 to 150 .It is for the people who seek comforts and for the ones who …show more content…
It is the largest book in the Bible. It gives us comfort, consolation, and the words to praise God in our darkest hours. It speaks to and for us. The Psalms are a pattern for our worship, our prayer, and our praise.
What are some points from related verse? (verse before/after, the reference verse listed in the other column, footnotes section)
Psalm 51:7 “Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.” is a cross reference to John 13:8 "Never shall You wash my feet!" Peter told Him. Jesus answered, "Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me." They both show us that only God can cleanse us and give us salvation.
What action is needed after prayerfully considering this passage? / How are you challenged by the passage? (for example, being obedient in a specific area, claiming a promise given or following a model displayed?
The passage opened my eyes and brought me back to my senses. No matter how busy we are in our lives, no matter what struggle, we should always pray to God. Always remember that everything we do is for Him. That’s why I will try my best to stop doubting myself, put my heart and soul in everything I do everyday, and believe and have faith that God will do the
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge. Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place. Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice. Hide your face from my sins and blot …show more content…
(Writer, original, audience, setting)
Psalms was written by King David. Originally, there are five major sections of the book in the Hebrew Manuscripts. Book 1 contains Psalm 1 to 41, Book 2 has songs 42 to 72, Book 3 has songs 73 to 89, Book 4 contains songs 90 to 106 and Book 5 has 107 to 150 .It is for the people who seek comforts and for the ones who …show more content…
It is the largest book in the Bible. It gives us comfort, consolation, and the words to praise God in our darkest hours. It speaks to and for us. The Psalms are a pattern for our worship, our prayer, and our praise.
What are some points from related verse? (verse before/after, the reference verse listed in the other column, footnotes section)
Psalm 51:7 “Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.” is a cross reference to John 13:8 "Never shall You wash my feet!" Peter told Him. Jesus answered, "Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me." They both show us that only God can cleanse us and give us salvation.
What action is needed after prayerfully considering this passage? / How are you challenged by the passage? (for example, being obedient in a specific area, claiming a promise given or following a model displayed?
The passage opened my eyes and brought me back to my senses. No matter how busy we are in our lives, no matter what struggle, we should always pray to God. Always remember that everything we do is for Him. That’s why I will try my best to stop doubting myself, put my heart and soul in everything I do everyday, and believe and have faith that God will do the