January 11, 2026
TEXT:  Psalm 51:1-10
I. Renewal begins with God
A. Wash me (vv. 2a, 7b)
B. Cleanse me (v. 2b)
C. Purge me (v. 7a)
D. Make me (v. 8a)
E. Create in me (v. 10)
F. Renew in me (v. 10)
G. Restore unto me (v. 12)
H. Deliver me (v. 14)
II. Renewal begins within our inner being
A. A clean heart (v. 10a)
B. A right spirit (v. 10b)
C. The inward parts (v. 6)
III. Renewal begins with cleansing of sin (vv. 1-9)
A. Acknowledging it
1. My transgressions (vv. 1b, 3a)
2. Mine iniquity (v. 2a, 5a)
3. My sin (v. 2b)
4. My sins (v. 9a)
5. Mine iniquities (v. 9b)
B. Owning it
1. Acknowledging the injury and damage caused (v. 4a “Against thee”)
2. Taking responsibility for it happening (v. 4b “have I sinned”)
3. Admitting the choice that was made (v. 4c “done this evil”)
4. Agreeing with the injured party (v. 4d “that thou”)
C. Repenting of it (v. 6)
1. Truth instead of deception
2. Wisdom instead of foolishness
D. Requesting forgiveness
1. Have mercy upon me (v. 1a)
2. Blot out my transgressions (v. 1b)
3. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity (v. 2a)
4. Cleanse me from my sin (v. 2b)
5. Purge me, and I shall be clean (v. 7a)
6. Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow (v. 7b)
7. Hide thy face from my sins (v. 9a)

Action Points:
* What is God challenging your heart about needing to RENEW in your life with Him?
* What sin in your life did He convict you about needing to repent of to be restored?
* What does God want you to do this week that will RENEW His work in you further?