The psalmist demonstrates his profound convictions

Regarding of the forgiveness of sin in two different arenas.

1. A declaration of Personal Assurance of Forgiveness [vs. 1-6]

A. His Desperate Prayer [vs. 1-2]

B. His Consoling Meditation [vs. 3-4]

                   On the Lord’s Holy Omniscience [Vs.3]

                   On the Lord’s Gracious Forgiveness [Vs. 4]

C. His Hopeful Waiting [vs. 5-6]

                   His Anticipation Stated [vs. 5]

                   His Anticipation Illustrated [vs. 6]

2. A Call for Corporate Assurance of Forgiveness   [vs. 7-8] 

A. The Plea for National Hope [vs. 7a]

B. THe Grounds for Such Hope [7b-8]

                   The LORD’s Lovingkindness [vs. 7b]

                   The LORD’s Abundant Redemption [vs. 7c]

                   The LORD’s Ultimate Redemption [vs. 8]