Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mankato
1999 Summer Bible Study
Sing to the Lord ~ Glorify His Name
June 20, 1999
I. Sing to the Triune God
B. Glory to God the Son

TODAY’S THEME: "Glory to God the Son - I confess my sin and Jesus forgives me!"

Bible Text: Luke 19:1-10 - Jesus visits Zacchaeus in Jericho!

  1. When did this story take place in Jesus’ life? (Look at the other events recorded in this chapter.)

  2. What are we told about Zacchaeus? (vs. 2-3)

  3. What are we told about Zacchaeus’ attitude towards Jesus? (vs. 4-6) Why do you think this was so?

  4. What did the people of Jericho think about Zacchaeus? (vs. 7)

  5. How did Zacchaeus show that he was sorry for his sins? (vs. 8)

  6. How did Jesus reveal Himself to be Zacchaeus’ Savior? (vs. 9-10)

  7. What lessons can we learn and apply to our lives from this story about Zacchaeus?

Bible Text: Psalm 51:1-19 - David confesses his sins to God!

  1. Upon what does David depend as he turns to God for forgiveness? (vs. 1-2)

  2. What does David confess to God? Why does he do so? (vs. 3-4)

  3. How sinful as David? What did God desire for him? (vs. 5-6)

  4. Who alone could forgive David his sins? What were the results of that forgiveness? (vs. 7-9)

  5. For what does David pray? What then does he promise God? (vs. 10-13)

  6. What is the natural result of David’s salvation? (vs. 14-15)

  7. What did God desire from David above all else? (vs. 16-17)

  8. Who alone builds the Church? Who above all others is pleased with believers’ fruits of faith? (vs. 18-19)

  9. What lessons can we learn and apply to our lives from David’s Prayer of Repentance?