Message Notes

(I) PERSONAL EXPRESSION OF TRUST IN THE LORD

“…O my God, I trust in You…” Psalm 25:2a

“…I put my trust in You.” Psalm 25:20

(II) PROBLEM OF SIN IN LIFE

1. Confession of sins

a) Sins of Youth ( Psalm 25:7 )

b) Great iniquity ( Psalm 25:11 )

2. Consequences of sins unforgiven

a) Troubles of the heart ( Psalm 25:17a )

b) Distress ( Psalm 25:17b )

c) Affliction and pain ( Psalm 25:18 )

d) Enemies who will take advantage ( Psalm 25:19 )

3. Confidence of pardon for sins

a) Pleading the tender mercies of God ( Psalm 25:6-7 )

b) Pleading the mighty Name of God ( Psalm 25:11 )

c) Pleading the Goodness of God ( Psalm 25:7, 8 )

(III) PROFOUND DOCTRINE OF GOD’S MERCY

1. It is to be found in Salvation’s Plan (Psalm 25:5)

2. It is to be found in God’s proven ways in the past (Psalm 25:6-7)

“…they are from of old.” Psalm 25:6

3. It is to be found in God’s Person (Psalm 25:8-10)

a) God is good ( Psalm 25:8 )

b) God is upright ( Psalm 25:8 )

c) God is merciful ( Psalm 25:10 )

(IV) PROOF OF TRUST IN GOD’S MERCY

1. Lifting of one’s heart to the Lord in prayer (Psalm 25:1)

2. Waiting upon God (Psalm 25:3, 5, 21)

3. Seeking to learn God’s ways (Psalm 25:4-5)

4. Learning the fear of the Lord (Psalm 25:12, 14)