When you are guilty of sin, the LORD forgives

Psalm 32 addresses the destructive power of guilt and the blessedness of forgiveness. David reflects on his misery while hiding his sins and the relief he found upon confessing them to God, who then covered them with grace. This session explores the physical, emotional, and relational consequences of unconfessed sin, the value of confessing sins to another person, and the comprehensive nature of God's forgiveness in Christ. It emphasizes the joy and freedom found in God's atonement and encourages open confession and trust in God's forgiveness. Other psalms of confession include 6, 38, 51, 102, 130, and 143.