#169: "Psalm 51 (Wisdom In The Secret Heart) by Shane & Shane

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I often talk about Scripture changing the way you think. Well get ready, because Shane and Shane's song, Psalm 51 (Wisdom in the Secret Heart), leads us to a Psalm of David where it is obvious he has begun to think differently about his sin. I was crying out for God's cleansing alongside David after spending a week here.

Get ready to get uncomfortable...in a good way.

On this episode I discuss:

• Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
  • Don't just decide to jump into God's Word...really jump in
  • Listen to audio version of Scripture - I use YouVersion
  • Repetition
  • Focus in on a smaller section of Scripture that is fairly self-contained
  • Utilize a commentary - I used Charles Spurgeon and Wayne Grudem this week
  • Meditate on Scripture
  • Take advantage of small pockets of time
  • Talk about what you're learning with a friend
• The story behind Psalm 51 - 2 Samuel 11-12
• How the Psalm starts out with a cry for mercy - Psalm 51:1-2
• How David cannot seem to escape the reality of his sin - Psalm 51:3
• When we sin it is ALWAYS against God
• We have a sin nature we cannot escape...we were sinful from the beginning
  • Psalm 51:4-6
  • Romans 5:18-19
  • Ephesians 2:3
• God delights in truth in the inward being - Psalm 51:6
• Asking God to teach us wisdom in the secret heart
  • Enlighten the eyes of my heart - Ephesians 1:16-21
  • Teach me wisdom in the secret heart - Psalm 51:6
  • Give light to my eyes - Psalm 13:3
• Once we are purified by God, we can be used by Him - Psalm 51:13-15

  Additional Resources

Lyrics and chords - Worship Initiative by Shane & Shane

This Week's Challenge Spend some time in Psalm 51 this week. Use this song to help you meditate on it's truths. Perhaps pull out a commentary or other resource to deepen your knowledge and understanding. Share what you are learning with a friend. And if you're in a crazy season, determine in your heart that you will take the moments God gives you to ponder His Word...and then do it.  

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