The Prayer of Confession

Lesson outline 10 in the series
The Practicality of Prayer

Tim Temple



  1. The Necessity of Confession - vv. 1,2
    1. The magnitude of failure - Psalm 66:18; Habakkuk 1:13; Isaiah 59:1,2
    2. The magnitude of forgiveness - II Kings 21:13; Psalm 103:12; Jeremiah 31:34
  2. The Nature of Confession - vv.3-7
    1. A recognition of the order of confession - v.3; I John 1:9; I Samuel 15:13-15, 19-22; II Samuel 2:7,13
    2. A recognition of the one offended in sin - v.4
    3. A recognition of obstructions to confession - vv.5,6
  3. The New Life through Confession - vv - 7-19
    1. A restoration ofjoy - vv.7,8; I Peter 2:1,2
    2. A renewal of spiritual direction - vv.10-12
    3. A recognizable spiritual service - vv.13-17
      1. In outward praise of God - v.13-15
      2. In inward peace with God - vv. 16,17
    4. A renewed desire for others - vv. 18,19

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