Psalm 32

Book 1: Psalm 1-41 God’s presence beside us

Title: A Psalm of David, Maschil.

I. Meditate on the consequences of sin. (1-5)

A.  There is blessing in forgiven sin.

    1.  You are blessed when sin is forgiven.
    2.  You are blessed when sin is covered.
    3.  You are blessed when sin is acquitted.
    4.  You are blessed when your heart is real.

B.  There is a burden in unconfessed sin.

    1.  Know the reality of unacknowledged sin.
    2.  Know the result of unacknowledged sin.

C. There is benefit in confessed sin.

1.  David acknowledges his sin.
2.  David is forgiven from his sin.

II. Meditate on the correction from sin. (6-11)

A.  The righteous need to confess their sin to God.

    1.  Seek the forgiveness while God is near.
    2.  See the provision of God from sin.

B.  The righteous need the counsel of God.

    1.  God will teach us how to live righteously.
    2.  God warns us against rebellion.

C.  The righteous need the contrast of the ungodly.

    1.  Sorrow and compassion
    2.  Sorrow and joy

Psalm 32 is a psalm of confession and forgiveness. David begins this psalm by pronouncing the blessing of having sin forgiven and relationship with God restored. David truly is qualified to speak on this subject. In this psalm he confesses his sin and the folly of trying to hide it. Only by confession and repentance before God can we find refuge and safety. God longs to lead the penitent to walk in the way of righteousness. He will “lead them with His eye.”