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14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples

14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples. Lesson 2: CONFESSION. Introduction. “Confession and repentance are hard. But the difficulty associated with these ancient practices makes them powerful reminders in our lives.” - Wiles, pg . 28. Question.

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14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples

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  1. 14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples Lesson 2: CONFESSION

  2. Introduction “Confession and repentance are hard. But the difficulty associated with these ancient practices makes them powerful reminders in our lives.” - Wiles, pg. 28

  3. Question How CURRENT and COMPREHENSIVE is the confession of my sin?

  4. Psalm 51:1-3, 10, 17 & 1 John 1:9 1Have mercy on me, O God,according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassionblot out my transgressions. 2Wash away all my iniquityand cleanse me from my sin. 3For I know my transgressions,and my sin is always before me.10Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. 9If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

  5. Psalm 119: Fast Facts • Psalm 51 is arguably the most famous of the penitential psalms • King David’s trail of sin with Bathsheba (2 Sam. 11-12) • Coveted her • Stole her from her home • Committed adultery with her • Tried to manipulate her husband Uriah into sleeping with her to cover up their actions • Tried to manipulate her husband Uriah a second time by getting him drunk [in hopes of him going home to sleep with her] • Murdered her husband Uriah after intentionally putting him out in battle • Took Bathsheba as his wife after the death of her former husband Uriah

  6. Psalm 119: Fast Facts • Numerology • Number “4” (Psalm 51: 5-1=4) • The number “4” is representative of “testing” of some kind in the Bible [i.e. Israelites wander for 40 years, Christ tempted after 40 days in the desert] • Number “6” (Psalm 51: 5+1=6) • The number “6” is representative of “mankind/humanity” and/or “imperfection” in the Bible [i.e. humans created on the sixth day, infamous “666” as the Mark of the Beast] …Food for Thought?

  7. Investigation Thought: Why are three different words used to describe his actions? • Transgression • The infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty • Iniquity • The quality of being evil • Sin • A spiritual act of wrongdoing; disobedience against God

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