1. The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 32 Message 1 in our series called The Blessed Person Sunday, August 9, 2009 Speaker: Dr. David Dawson

2. The Joy of Forgiveness – Psalm 32 v.1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven whose sins are covered v.2 Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. v.11 Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous, Sing all you who are upright in heart Lesson 1 Forgiveness from sin brings great joy.

3. Nathan Confronts David – 2 Samuel 12 Author: Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius, 1794-1872 “You are that man!”

4. The Joy of Forgiveness – Psalm 32 v.3 When I kept silent Lesson 2 Unconfessed sin leads to a troubled heart. my bones wasted away v.4 For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. through my groaning all day long. Corollary: Ask the Lord to keep your conscience tender.

5. The Joy of Forgiveness – Psalm 32 v.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” Lesson 3: Make a Good Confession 1. Take full responsibility for your sin – don’t blame others 2. Name your sin specifically 3. Be sure your heart matches your words and you forgave the guilt of my sin.”

6. Pilgrim’s Progress … his heavy burden

7. Pilgrim’s Progress: Christian Before the Cross … his heavy burden rolls away

8. The Joy of Forgiveness – Psalm 32 v.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” Lesson 3: Make a Good Confession 1. Take full responsibility for your sin – don’t blame others 2. Name your sin specifically 3. Be sure your heart matches your words 4. Trust God to forgive fully and forever and you forgave the guilt of my sin.”

9. The Joyful Consequences of Forgiveness 1. Brings freedom from guilt v.5b

11. The Joyful Consequences of Forgiveness 1. Brings freedom from guilt v.5b 2. Blazes a trail for others who need forgiveness v.6 3. Builds confidence in God’s protection and care v.7a,10 4. Ignites celebration from other believers v.7b 5. Opens the door to God’s ongoing guidance v.8,9 Lesson 4 The Joy of Forgiveness yields many returns

12. The Joy of Forgiveness – Psalm 32 1.Forgiveness from sin brings great joy. 2.Unconfessed sin leads to a troubled heart. 3.A “Good Confession” means i.Take full responsibility for your sin – don’t blame others ii.Name your sin specifically iii.Be sure your heart matches your words iv.Trust God to forgive fully and forever 4.The Joy of Forgiveness yields many returns i.Brings freedom from guilt ii.Blazes a trail for others who need forgiveness iii.Builds confidence in God’s protection and care iv.Ignites celebration from other believers v.Opens the door to God’s ongoing guidance