Forgiveness
Psalm 32
New Living Translation, Second Edition - Psalms 32:1-11
1 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!
2 Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt ( [2] Greek version reads of sin. Compare Rom 4:7 .), whose lives are lived in complete honesty!
3 When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long.
4 Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Interlude
5 Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord .” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. Interlude
6 Therefore, let all the godly pray to you while there is still time, that they may not drown in the floodwaters of judgment.
7 For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. Interlude
8 The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
9 Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”
10 Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the Lord .
11 So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!
1. What feelings do you associate with repentance?
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2. How did David describe the person who receives God’s forgiveness? ( 32:1-11 )
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3. What personal testimony did David offer regarding God’s forgiveness? ( 32:3-5 )
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4. What conclusion did David draw from his experience? ( 32:6-7 )
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5. Why should we confess our sins to God?
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6. How does God’s faithfulness in forgiving us encourage you for the future?
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7. What is one creative way you can remind yourself of God’s forgiveness over this next week?
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