September 27, 2026

Blessed Are The Forgiven! |  Psalm 32

1. In verses 1–2 and again in verse 5, David uses three different words for his wrongdoing: transgression, sin, and iniquity. What does each word emphasize, and why might David use all three instead of just one?

2. In verses 3–4, what was David experiencing while he stayed silent about his sin, and who was causing it? Knowing this, would it be right to pray that God's hand would be "heavy" on someone who is living in sin? Why or why not?

3. What did David do in verse 5, and how did God respond? How is David's situation in verse 5 different from verses 3–4?

4. Who do you think is speaking in verses 8–9, and what clues in the text support your answer? What is the main point of the message, and what does the picture of the horse and mule add?

5. Verse 10 contrasts two kinds of people. How does it describe each one, and what does each one experience? Looking back over the psalm, what makes the difference between the two kinds of people?

6. According to this Psalm, how should we feel and what should we do after we have confessed our sin?