Confession, Supplication, Remission, Submission, Restoration
1) Confession (1-6)
a. Cry
i. Three Words to denote the act
1. Transgression – Crossing the Limit
2. Iniquity – Crookedness of the act
3. Sin – Missing the standard of God
ii. Three usages for forgiveness
1. Blot Out – No way to pay; take out from the ledger
2. Wash Thoroughly – Any stain that can be visible
3. Cleanse – Connected to leprosy (cleaning inside out)
b. Sin Consciousness – Makes a Christian different
c. Presence of Sin – Internal transformation reflects on the outside act
2) Supplication (7-9)
a. Complete Sanctification (7) - Purge
b. Complete Restoration
3) Remission (10-13)
a. Stable spirit – Give Me (10)
b. Holy Spirit – Do Not Take Away from Me (11)
c. Willing Spirit – Sustain Me (12)
4) Submission (14-17)
a. Sing of your Righteousness (14)
b. Declare your Praise (15)
c. Dedicate the Heart (16-17)
5) Restoration (18-19)
a. Only a restored leadership can plan on the restoration of the people and the kingdom
b. Self-treatment first and then others