Psalm 51 - Flashcard MC questions - Ted Hildebrandt

What is the Psalmist's sacrifice to God (Ps. 51:17)? A. A broken spirit B. To do justice C. A humble heart D. A voice of praise

A. A broken spirit

What does the Psalmist ask to be renewed within him (Ps. 51:10)? A. A steadfast spirit B. A faithful spirit C. A upright spirit D. A wise spirit

A. A steadfast spirit

When did the Psalmist say his problem with sin began (Ps. 51:5)? A. From when his mother conceived him B. When he lusted after Bathsheba C. When he murdered Uriah D. When he harbored evil in his heart

A. From when his mother conceived him

What will happen when the Psalmist is washed by God (Ps. 51:7)? A. He will be whiter than snow B. He will be cleaner than a whistle C. He will be forgiven forever D. He will be free of uncleanness

A. He will be whiter than snow

What does the Psalmist ask will happen to his iniquity (Ps. 51:2)? A. It is washed away B. It be cast into the sea C. It be blotted out D. It be separated from him as far as the east is from the west

A. It is washed away

If God grants the Psalmist his wish what will sinners do (Ps. 51:13)? A. Turn back to God B. Repent C. Confess their sins D. Ask for forgiveness

A. Turn back to God

What does the Psalmist ask God to create in him (Ps. 51:10)? A. A new heart B. A clean heart C. A good heart D. A blameless heart

B. A clean heart

What will God not despise (Ps. 51:17)? A. The pure in heart B. A contrite heart C. A blameless mouth D. A whole heart

B. A contrite heart

What is the setting for Ps. 51 according to the title (Ps. 51)? A. After David fled from Saul in the desert B. After David's sin with Bathsheba C. When Shimei came against David D. When David brought the ark into Jerusalem

B. After David's sin with Bathsheba

When God delights in the sacrifices of the righteous what will be offered on the altar (Ps. 51:19)? A. Sheep B. Bulls C. Goats D. A whole heart

B. Bulls

In what does God not take pleasure (Ps. 51:16)? A. Feasts B. Burnt offerings C. Vows D. Fasting

B. Burnt offerings

What does the Psalmist ask God not to do (Ps. 51:11)? A. Let him go down into the pit B. Cast him away from his presence C. Turn his back on him D. Refuse to let him enter the sanctuary

B. Cast him away from his presence

What did God desire even in the womb (Ps. 51:6)? A. Truth B. Faithfulness C Righteousness D. Goodness

B. Faithfulness

From what does the Psalmist ask to be delivered (Ps. 51:14)? A. From the hand of his enemy B. From the guilt of bloodshed C. From the consequences of his sin D. From the shame that had come upon him

B. From the guilt of bloodshed

What is always before the Psalmist (Ps. 51:3)? A. His iniquity B. His sin C. His transgressions D. His faults

B. His sin

What does the Psalmist desire to hear (Ps. 51:8)? A. Singing and praise B. Joy and gladness C. The declaration of his cleansing D. Shouts of freedom

B. Joy and gladness

Why does the Psalmist confess the evil he has done in God's sight (Ps. 51:4)? A. So God would forgive him B. So God would be justified when he judges C. So many would not fall away because of his sin D. So that Israel would confess their evil to God

B. So God would be justified when he judges

The Psalmist asks that what should happen to his transgressions (Ps. 51:1)? A. They be cast into the sea B. They be blotted out C. They be forgiven D. They be separated from him as far as the east is from the west

B. They be blotted out

If God grants the Psalmist his wish who will he teach (Ps. 51:13)? A. The nations B. Transgressors C. The wicked D. All Israel

B. Transgressors

With what does the Psalmist wish to be cleansed (Ps. 51:7)? A. With blood B. With hyssop C. With soap D. With flowing water

B. With hyssop

What does the Psalmist ask God to grant to sustain him (Ps. 51:12)? A. A new beginning B. A humble spirit C. A willing spirit D. A clean spirit

C. A willing spirit

How does the Psalmist confess his sin to God (Ps. 51:4)? A. Against myself have I sinned B. Against the people of Israel I have sinned C. Against you [God] only have I sinned D. Against Bathsheba have I sinned

C. Against you [God] only have I sinned

Based on what does the Psalmists asks for God's mercy (Ps. 51:1)? A. Based on God's great grace B. Based on his confession of sin C. Based on God's unfailing love D. Based on God's desire to forgive

C. Based on God's unfailing love

What does the Psalmist ask God to do with his iniquity (Ps. 51:9)? A. Forget it B. Pardon it C. Blot it out D. Wash it away

C. Blot it out

What does the Psalmist want to rejoice (Ps. 51:8)? A. His mouth B. His lips C. His bones D. His heart

C. His bones

What does the Psalmist know (Ps. 51:3)? A. His sin B. His iniquity C. His transgressions D. His faults

C. His transgressions

Who was the prophet that confronted David after his sin with Bathsheba (Ps. 51)? A. Iddo B. Huldah C. Nathan D. Gad

C. Nathan

What does God not delight in (Ps. 51:16)? A. The prayers of sinners B. Feasts C. Sacrifice D. Evildoers

C. Sacrifice

If God delivers the Psalmist from the guilt of bloodshed what will he do (Ps. 51:14)? A. Shout to God for joy B. Proclaim God's greatness among the nations C. Sing of God's righteousness D. Praise God for his unfailing love

C. Sing of God's righteousness

What does the Psalmist ask God not to do (Ps. 51:11)? A. Judge the people of Israel because of him B. Reject his sacrifices to him C. Take his Holy Spirit from him D. Refuse to let him enter the sanctuary

C. Take his Holy Spirit from him

When the walls of Zion are in what will God delight (Ps. 51:19)? A. His people Israel B. The vows of the blameless C. The sacrifices of the righteous D. The offerings of the upright

C. The sacrifices of the righteous

What did God teach the Psalmist in that secret place of his mother's womb (Ps. 51:6)? A. Righteousness B. Forgiveness C. Wisdom D. Justice

C. Wisdom

What does the Psalmist ask God to prosper (Ps. 51:18)? A. Israel B. Judah C. Zion D. His way

C. Zion

What had the Psalmist done in the sight of God (Ps. 51:4)? A. Sin B. Adultery C. Murder D. Evil

D. Evil

What does the Psalmist ask God to do in regard to his sin (Ps. 51:9)? A. God should forget it B. God should turn his back on it C. God should cleanse it with blood D. God should hide his face from it

D. God should hide his face from it

If God opens his lips what will the mouth of the Psalmist declare (Ps. 51:15)? A. He is great B. He is good C. His faithfulness D. His praise

D. His praise

How does the Psalmist describe the prospering of Zion by God (Ps. 51:18)? A. Its enemies being defeated B. Its gates being restored C. Its temple being rebuilt D. Its walls being built up

D. Its walls being built up

What does the Psalmist ask to be restored to him (Ps. 51:12)? A. His crown and throne over Israel B. The anointing of the Holy Spirit C. A heart to pursue God D. The joy of his salvation

D. The joy of his salvation

The Psalmist requests what from God as he opens the Psalm (Ps. 51:1)? A. To rescue him from his enemies B. To deliver him from the wicked C. To display his greatness D. To have mercy on him

D. To have mercy on him