This morning we journey through Psalm 32 as it takes us from guilt to joy through the forgiveness of God.

David understood the misery of keeping his sin hidden but also knew the blessed state of confession and pardon from the Lord.

It does not come from pretending we have no sin or deceitfully hiding but being transparent with God and trusting God enough to uncover it to Him and trusting in His Mercy and Grace.

Before we look at the Psalm, lets briefly recall the story behind the psalm as it helps us feel the weight of David’s choices.

The main truth of this psalm is that forgiven people have reason to rejoice in the Lord.

 

3 Characteristics Of The Forgiven Person That Produce Joy In The Lord:

1. The forgiven man is blessed vs 1-2,11.
2. The forgiven man confesses vs 3-5,9.
3. The forgiven man prays vs 6-8, 10.

Scripture References used:

 

Historical Background:

• 2 Samuel 11
• 2 Samuel 12
• 2 Samuel 12: 13-14

 

Passage

Proposition

 

The Forgiven Man is Blessed – vv1-2 & 11

The Psalmist reveals several paths to the state of blessedness.

• Psalm 1:1 The blessed man is the one who does not follow the counsel of the wicked, but His delight is in the Law of God and in it He meditates day and night.
• Psalm 2:12 The blessed man is the man who has the Son as His refuge.
• Psalm 33:12 The blessed nation has Yahweh as its God.
• Psalm 40:4 The blessed man trusts in Yahweh.
• Psalm 41:1 The blessed man considers the poor.
• Psalm 84:4 The blessed man is dwelling in God’s house and praising Him.

 

• Leviticus 16: 15-16
• Exodus 3: 14-15

Application

• 2 Corinthians 5: 21

 

The Blessed Man Confesses – vv3-5 & 9

• Genesis 3: 7-13
• Psalm 51: 4
• Acts 2: 38
• 1 John 1: 7-9
• John 3: 20

 

Application

The Forgiven Man Prays – vv6-8 & 10

• 1 Peter 1: 21

 

Application

 

The Forgiven Man Prays – vv6-8 & 10

• 2 Peter 1: 21

 

Application

 

Conclusion

 

Other References:

• J Wilbur Chapman
• Bunyan – Pilgrim’s Progress