The Joy of ForgivenessPsalm 32

Message 1 in our series called The Blessed Person

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Speaker: Dr. David Dawson

The Joy of Forgiveness – Psalm 32

v.1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven

whose sins are covered

v.2 Blessed is the man

whose sin the Lord does not count against him

and in whose spirit is no deceit.

v.11 Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous,

Sing all you who are upright in heart

Lesson 1Forgiveness from sin brings great joy.

Nathan Confronts David – 2 Samuel 12

Author: Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius, 1794-1872

“You

are

that

man!”

The Joy of Forgiveness – Psalm 32

v.3 When I kept silent

Lesson 2 Unconfessed sin leads to a troubled heart.

my bones wasted away

v.4 For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.

through my groaning all day long.

Corollary: Ask the Lord to keep your conscience tender.

The Joy of Forgiveness – Psalm 32

v.5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you

and did not cover up my iniquity.

I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord”

Lesson 3: Make a Good Confession

1. Take full responsibility for your sin – don’t blame others

2. Name your sin specifically

3. Be sure your heart matches your words

and you forgave the guilt of my sin.”

Pilgrim’s Progress

… his heavy burden

Pilgrim’s Progress: Christian Before the

Cross

… his heavy burden rolls away

The Joy of Forgiveness – Psalm 32

v.5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you

and did not cover up my iniquity.

I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord”

Lesson 3: Make a Good Confession

1. Take full responsibility for your sin – don’t blame others

2. Name your sin specifically

3. Be sure your heart matches your words

4. Trust God to forgive fully and forever

and you forgave the guilt of my sin.”

The Joyful Consequences of Forgiveness

1. Brings freedom from guilt v.5b

The Joyful Consequences of Forgiveness

1. Brings freedom from guilt v.5b

2. Blazes a trail for others who need forgiveness v.6

3. Builds confidence in God’s protection and care v.7a,10

4. Ignites celebration from other believers v.7b

5. Opens the door to God’s ongoing guidance v.8,9

Lesson 4

The Joy of Forgiveness yields many returns

The Joy of Forgiveness – Psalm 32

1. Forgiveness from sin brings great joy.2. Unconfessed sin leads to a troubled heart. 3. A “Good Confession” means

i. Take full responsibility for your sin – don’t blame others

ii. Name your sin specifically

iii. Be sure your heart matches your words

iv. Trust God to forgive fully and forever

4. The Joy of Forgiveness yields many returns

i. Brings freedom from guilt

ii. Blazes a trail for others who need forgiveness

iii. Builds confidence in God’s protection and care

iv. Ignites celebration from other believers

v. Opens the door to God’s ongoing guidance