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“Honest to God” Psalm 32

“Honest to God” Psalm 32. The Big Picture. One of Seven “Penitential Psalms” where the theme is confession of sin. See: Psalm 6; 38; 51; 102; 130 and 143 Historical Context- 2 Samuel 11-12

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“Honest to God” Psalm 32

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  1. “Honest to God”Psalm 32

  2. The Big Picture • One of Seven “Penitential Psalms” where the theme is confession of sin. See: Psalm 6; 38; 51; 102; 130 and 143 • Historical Context- 2 Samuel 11-12 • Big Idea- Being honest to God allows me to experience God’s forgiveness: the divine release from the baggage of my sin.

  3. “Honest to God” (Psalm 32) • The Blessings of Forgiveness (1-2) Four Synonyms for Sin: • Transgression • Sin • Iniquity • Deceit Three Expressions of Forgiveness: • Forgiven • Covered • Does not impute

  4. Luke 7:47 "For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.”

  5. “Honest to God” (Psalm 32) • The Blessings of Forgiveness (1-2) • The Pain of Deceit (3-4) • Physical Effects • Emotional Effects • Spiritual Effects

  6. “Honest to God” (Psalm 32) • The Blessings of Forgiveness (1-2) • The Pain of Deceit (3-4) • The Path of Honesty (5)

  7. John 3:21 "But he who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God."

  8. Proverbs 28:13 He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.

  9. “Honest to God” (Psalm 32) • The Blessings of Forgiveness (1-2) • The Pain of Deceit (3-4) • The Path of Honesty (5) • I acknowledged MY sin • MY iniquity I did not hide • I will confess MY transgressions • You forgave the guilt of MY sins

  10. 1 John 1:8-9 If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

  11. “Honest to God” (Psalm 32) • The Blessings of Forgiveness (1-2) • The Pain of Deceit (3-4) • The Path of Honesty (5) • Advice from a Forgiven Man (6-11) • Seek God’s protection (6-7) • Follow God’s guidance (8) • Don’t be stubborn (9) • Two paths- the choice is ours (10) • Worship (11)

  12. Applications • Be honest to God (and ourselves) • Be honest to others • Experience authentic community • Give others the freedom to struggle

  13. James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.

  14. Applications • Be honest to God (and ourselves) • Be honest to others • Experience authentic community • Give others the freedom to struggle • Restore those who have fallen

  15. Galatians 6:1 Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.

  16. Heart PreparationFor Communion1 John 1:8-9 If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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