Introduction
David considers how his relationship with God, hindered by his past sin, can be restored.
Questions
1. Who does David say is blessed?
v 1 and 2 Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven,
whose sin is covered.
Blessed is the man to whom the LORD doesn’t impute iniquity,
in whose spirit there is no deceit.
2. What did David do to have the iniquity of his sin forgiven?
v 5 I acknowledged my sin to you.
I didn’t hide my iniquity.
I said, I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,
and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. ...
3. What does David say will happen to those who trust in the LORD?
v 10 ... loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD.
Summary Points
- v 1 and 2 We are blessed if our sins are forgiven
- v 3 to 7 David eventually confessed his sin and was forgiven. Likewise we can be forgiven and preserved from trouble if we confess our sins
- v 8 to 11 There is a right way to go. We should trust in the LORD and be glad and rejoice
The audio version uses Yahweh instead of LORD. This reflects the original Hebrew language.