Psalms 05: God's Kindness for Sinners

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Penitential Psalms: 6, 32, 38, 51, 130, 143

Imprecatory/Judgment Psalms: 5, 52, 54, 56, 57, 59, 88, 137, 139, 140

In this week’s episode, we’re talking through the specialized lament psalms, which include penitential psalms, or psalms that express the writer’s remorse or guilt over sin, as well as several psalms of judgment, which show us God’s heart for justice. These are weighty psalms, but you’ll see that even here—in the midst of the shame and guilt and fear—there is hope to be found. These psalms show us the gracious heart of God, who calls out to us in our wretchedness and offers us redemption and relationship.

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Series sponsored by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. To learn more about how Southeastern can help you grow in God's Word, share the gospel, and serve faithfully in your local church, visit sebts.edu.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. In the midst of your struggle with sin, is it more natural for you to turn away from God than to turn to him? Why do you think that is?
2. How might understanding God’s tender heart toward you—even in your sin—lead you to worship today? How might that help you fight your sin?
3. How does thinking about God pulling you out of the pit of sin, guilt, and shame? How does meditating on what he’s done for you in Christ change the way you turn from your sin and fight for holiness?
4. How does your view of God change when you think about his tender heart toward you, even in the depths of your sin?

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