TRANQUILITY IN GOD Psalm 51: Spiritual renewal series, 6/6

Psalm 51:18-19 Do good in Your good pleasure to Zion; build the walls of Jerusalem. (19) Then shall You be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering; then they shall offer bulls on Your altar.

Introduction Spiritual Renewal series 6/6, Psalm 51 David’s journey spiritual renewal Appeal to God  Confess to God  Restored by God  Renewed by God  Worship God  At peace with God

In good relations with The Lord Good: ◦ virtuous; ◦ Opposite that of evil or malicious intent. Do good and treat in good pleasure ◦ To treat well in a kind, beneficial manner. ◦ Treating in righteousness, honor, love, and sincerity

Zion Where David was (City of David) Where God tabernacles Where God’s people are What it signifies: ◦ David’s desiring of God ◦ David’s prayers for God’s people

The Wall of Jerusalem Protection and reign Closeness to God Exclusivity as God’s elect people The bond between God and His people

The offering that pleases God In righteousness Richest worships Holy and acceptable Wholly acceptable

Happiness is the Lord The gospel of Christ beckons our return Fellowship with God regained New life in Christ. Christ our righteousness & offering

Conclusion Appeal to God = God is approachable Confess to God = God is righteous Restore by God = God is forgiving/reconcilable Renewed by God = God is life Worship God = God is love At peace with God = He is peace, Christ is prince of peace