“Forgiveness God’s Way”
Series: Staying True with our Commitments to Biblical Beliefs
Psalm 32
The Way of God’s Forgiveness
1. RIGHTEOUSNESS RESTORED (Vs. 1-2)
Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.2 Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit
2. RESULTS REMEMBERED (vs. 3-4)
3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.
3. REPENTANCE REQUIRED (Vs. 5)
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.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.
Our Response to God’s Forgiveness
BE SURRENDER TO GOD’S
1. CONTINUOUS COMMUNION (vs. 6)
Therefore, let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them
BE SUBMITTED TO GOD’S
2. COMPREHENSIVE CARE (vs. 7)
7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
BE SUBJECT TO GOD’S
3. COMPLETE CONTROL (vs.8-9)
8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. 9 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.
10 Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven if there was anything to forgive I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, 11 in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.2 Corinthians 2:10
‘And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.’ Luke 11:4
or everything in the world the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life comes not from the Father but from the world.
1 John 2:16
BE SENSITIVE TO GOD’S
4. CONSUMING COMPASSION (vs. 10-11)
10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him. 11 Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!
