Day 9: Sin explored within the Psalms

In the Psalms we see David express how sin can weigh us down. Psalm 51 was written after David had committed adultery and murder. God offers us confession, which literally means to agree with God as a way of escape from the weight of our shame. In these two Psalms, we see the heart of repentance that God desires. Through today’s readings we begin to see the beauty of God’s forgiveness!

Read Psalm 32

Q: How did David feel knowing he had unconfessed sin? (vs. 3-4)

Q: How did David respond and feel once he had confessed his sins? (vs 5-11)

Q: According to verses 8 and 9 what is the condition for receiving God’s guidance?

Q: How have you seen unconfessed sin weigh you down?

Read Psalm 51

Q: What are some of the synonyms David uses for sin in this passage?

Q: What does David ask God to do about these sins?

Q: What is the Psalmist’s reaction to God’s forgiveness? (vs. 13-15)

Q: What does it mean to have a “broken and contrite heart?” When have you had a broken and contrite heart? How can you continue to live with a broken and contrite heart?