God’s Children’s Transgressions Are Forgiven
Kolet Simonson | The Shepherd’s Voice October/November 2025 - Home and Family Article –
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. – Ps. 32:1
Some of the words in this Bible verse are words that we know, while others might be ones that we haven’t heard before. Let’s take a look at the words.
Blessed is a word we may hear at services. In simple words, to be blessed is to be fortunate or lucky. We could say we are blessed or lucky to have our homes and our families. As believers we understand that these things are blessings given by God. Can you think of other blessings from God?
Transgression is another new word. When we do something that we are not supposed to do, like breaking a rule, we call it a transgression. Jumping on the couch might be against the rules in your home. If you jump on the couch, you have broken the rules and it would be a transgression. When we do things that God does not want us to do, we call it sin, and it is a transgression against God.
The last words we should look at in this verse are forgiven and covered. Have you heard the message: “Believe all your sins forgiven in Jesus’ name and blood”? These words that we hear at services and in our homes tell us that our sins or transgressions are covered by Jesus' blood. When we believe this message, our sins are forgiven and forgotten by God.
As God’s children, we truly are blessed that our sins are forgiven!
“Let your hearts be light and joyful, for your sins are washed away in the name and blood of Jesus, buried in the sea of grace.” – Song of Zion 450, verse 3
Things to visit about
Can you think of blessings from God in your own life?
What is an example of a transgression (breaking a rule) at home or at school?
How does it make you feel to know that your sins are forgiven and forgotten by God?