Recognizing the Goodness of God | Refuge & Strength — Psalm 32

What does it really mean to experience the goodness of God?

In Part 3 of our journey through Psalm 32, Pastor b.Side explores one of the greatest expressions of God’s goodness: His mercy and forgiveness.

David’s story reminds us that God’s goodness isn’t ultimately measured by the temporary blessings we receive. It begins with something far greater—the forgiveness of sin and restoration of our relationship with Him.

Psalm 32 takes us from the misery of hidden sin to the freedom of confession, repentance, forgiveness, and refuge. David discovered that the God he once tried to hide from became the God he desperately wanted to run toward.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why forgiveness is the foundation of God’s goodness
• How God’s mercy gives us hope when we deserve judgment
• Why God’s mercy should create urgency rather than complacency
• The difference between running from God and running to God
• How God can use even the consequences of human sin to accomplish His greater purposes
• Why David looked forward to the ultimate deliverance still to come

God’s mercy is available now—but Scripture reminds us that our time is limited. The question is: Will we recognize His goodness, humble ourselves, and seek His forgiveness while He may be found?

🎙️ Listen to “Recognizing the Goodness of God” from Refuge & Strength and dive deeper into Psalm 32.

If this study encourages or challenges you, share it with someone who needs to hear about God's mercy and goodness.

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One Cause For Depression

What happens when guilt, conviction, and unconfessed sin weigh heavily on the heart? In Psalm 32, David gives us a brutally honest look at what happened when he tried to hide his sin from God. His silence left him spiritually drained, weakened, and without vitality—but God’s correction ultimately led him toward confession, repentance, forgiveness, and restoration.

In this episode of Refuge & Strength, Pastor b.Side explores Psalm 32:3–5 and the difficult reality of God’s discipline. David’s story reminds us that God sees what we try to hide, but His conviction is not intended to destroy His people. Even when His correction hurts, His mercy provides a way back.

This study challenges us to stop running from conviction, acknowledge our sin, and remember that true strength, peace, joy, and restoration come from God—not from ourselves.

Listen to Part 2 of this four-part study through Psalm 32, and discover how God can use even painful correction to bring His people back to Himself.

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For more information or Bible teaching resources from Pastor b.Side, visit www.pastorbside.com

To support the work of the ministry from Pastor b.Side, visit www.pastorbside.com/donate

You can also listen to Pastor b.Side’s other podcast, which explores the attributes of God through His Old Testament names, called, “Getting To Know God.” Here are the direct links to this podcast:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ec0A2fIRgbSeODzzuCMrf

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-to-know-god/id1839302336

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdgJTRi_Ryc5OXQ66BjB3HOHE8Uc_f3E

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What does it really mean to be “blessed”?

Psalm 32:1–2 gives us a radically different picture than the way our culture often uses the word. Biblical blessing isn’t primarily about comfort, success, possessions, or getting what we want—it’s about something infinitely more valuable: God’s mercy, forgiveness, and the removal of our spiritual debt.

In this episode of Refuge & Strength, we take a deep look at David’s words in Psalm 32 and the story behind them. We explore the weight of sin, David’s failure and repentance, the Hebrew meaning behind forgiveness and “bearing up” sin, and how Jesus fulfills the role of our Great High Priest and the sacrifice that takes our sin away.

The greatest blessing isn’t what God gives us in this life. It’s what He has forgiven us from and what He has done through Jesus to save us.

🎙️ Refuge & Strength — Psalm 32:1–2: “Debt Forgiveness”

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For more information or Bible teaching resources from Pastor b.Side, visit www.pastorbside.com

To support the work of the ministry from Pastor b.Side, visit www.pastorbside.com/donate

You can also listen to Pastor b.Side’s other podcast, which explores the attributes of God through His Old Testament names, called, “Getting To Know God.” Here are the direct links to this podcast:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ec0A2fIRgbSeODzzuCMrf

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-to-know-god/id1839302336

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdgJTRi_Ryc5OXQ66BjB3HOHE8Uc_f3E

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cc09ada9-3b6a-4517-bb44-4da9c1cd46e0

iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/293911188

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Make sure to follow Pastor b.Side to stay updated on new Bible studies, study materials, and encouraging messages:

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