[Slide 1]
The Steadfast Love of God
Psalm 6

[Slide 2]
The Lord’s discipline brings great distress to David’s body and spirit.
Psalm 6:1-3, 6-7

[Slide 3]
How does David experience God’s discipline?
Fear of the Lord
Ps 7:11, Ezra 8:22, Eph 5:6
Depth of Sin and Need for Grace
Ps 6:2-3
Separation from God
Deut 31:8, Josh 1:9, Matt 28:20
Sin’s Impact on His Body and Spirit
Ps 6:6-7

[Slide 4]
Psalm 139:23-24
Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!

[Slide 5]
The Lord disciplines His people when they sin, as needed, but always toward repentance and spiritual maturity.
Heb 12:5-11; Ps 16:7; Prov 4:1; Prov 3:11-12

[Slide 6]
David seeks forgiveness and deliverance from God based on His steadfast love and faithful character.
Psalm 6:4-5

[Slide 7]
Two Principles for Appealing to God
The Love of the Lord is Steadfast
Ex 19-24, Deut 28; 2 Chron 7:14; Rom 2:4; Eph 2:4-5; Lam 3:22-23

The Name of the Lord Will Be Praised

[Slide 8]
God’s wrath was completely poured out on Christ
Rom 2:5; Is 53:5-11; Luke 22; Rom 5:8-11

[Slide 9]
God’s Steadfast love and faithfulness is what leads us to repentance.

[Slide 10]
David’s lament turns to confidence when his prayers are heard and accepted
Psalm 6:8-10; Ps 30:5; Luke 24:46-47; 1 John 1:8-9

[Slide 11]
God is faithful to accept our prayers of repentance and He will put sin to shame