PSALM 32

A Sermon in a Song on Sin

THESIS: Unless we grow in sanctification, forgiveness is just a license to
keep sinning, vv 6-7

I. PREPARATION PRODUCING PRAISE, 1-7
A. Confession, 1-5
1. Discipline Brings the Blessing of Mercy, 1-2
a. Sin covered, 1
b. Spirit connected, 2
2. Sin Brings the Bitterness of Discipline, 3-5
a. Concealment brings penalty, 3-4
(1) Weak, 3
(2) Miserable, 4
b. Confession brings pardon, 5
B. Counsel, 6-7
1. Prayer Posture, 6
2. Praise Power, 7

II. PRAISE PRODUCING REVIVAL, 8-11
A. Guiding, 8
B. Governing, 9
C. Guarding, 10
D. Gladdening, 11


MASCHIL FROM DAVIDS MUSICOLOGY, PSALM 32:5
A. A threefold definition of what hurts us
1. Sin Missing the mark unintentionally sin is a defect
2. Iniquity Moral crookedness and perversity sin is distortion
3. Transgression Rebellion against Gods authority sin is defiance
B. A threefold description of what helps us
1. Acknowledge Admission based on recognition
2. Uncover Removing secrecy based on concealment
3. Confess Giving God praise based on coming clean!





Key Thot: With forgiveness comes security, v 7
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