Psalm 32
The need of forgiveness or an awareness of sin and the damage it has
done leaves man crying out for freedom from guilt and shame. Anyone who has experienced the wonderful
release of God's forgiveness can understand the heart of the Psalmist as they
read Psalm 32.
Separation from God is not caused by His will
but rather by His holiness.
This Psalm may be a better description of true guilt
than it is forgiveness.
Forgiveness is basic to the restoration of a broken
relationship.
God does not have to forgive
but longs to forgive those who confess their wrong and seek to turn
their life toward Him.
I. A Picture of Forgiveness v.l-2
A. The Necessity of Honesty – “no guile, no
deceit”
B. The Totality of Sin - "transgression,
sin, iniquity"
C. The Completeness of Forgiveness
- "forgiven,
covered, does not impute"
II. A Personal Testimony v.3-7
A. The Previous Conviction v.3-4 - Guilt
= anxiety, pressure, weakness
B. The Prior Responses v.5 - Confession
by man, cleansing by God
C. The Present Position v.6-7 - Safe,
secure, supported
III. A Pertinent Lesson v.8-10
A. God's desire is to lead without pressure.
v.8
B. God’s desire is submission not subjection.
v.9
C. God’s mercy smothers those who
trust Him. v.10
Powerful praise replaces oppressing guilt. v.11
