Next Level 7.18.21

Mix Tape VOL II - Psalm 32

Discuss

What would you tell your best friend who is in the midst of sin about the grace and mercy of God to change them and their situation?

Have you ever had to practice “tough love”? Have you ever had to confront someone with the seriousness of their sin? If so, how did it go?

Study

Psalm 32
In Psalm 32:1-2, how many different words does David use for sin? Why does he use these words?

How does David describe sin’s effect in his life? Read Psalm 32:3-4. Can you relate to the way David felt in the midst of his sin?

How many different words does David use to talk about how God deals with our sin in Psalm 32:1-2? What can we learn about God through understanding how he deals with the issue of sin in our life?

How does David respond to God’s forgiveness of his sin? Read Psalm 32:8-9 and Psalm 51:13.

What’s Next

What does God do when we confess our sin to him? Read Psalm 32:5; 1 John 1:9 & 2:1-2.

How does the world deal with sin? How is that different from how God deals with sin?

Have you ever had an opportunity to teach someone to avoid the sins that trapped and devastated your life? If you have, how was your instruction received?

Have you ever been on the receiving end of instruction to avoid sin? How has your life been changed because someone took the time to warn you about sin and its power?

Prayer

Father, thank you for the forgiveness I have received from you! Help me to show others the grace that you have given me!

Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

–Psalm 32:1 | NIV