1. Abraham's faith (1-5)

We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus. What does it mean to have faith? Abraham's faith is the kind of faith God accepts. Abraham was justified by faith. He believed God, and his faith was credited to him as righteousness. God did not accept him because he was naturally good or because he did some good work that earned God's approval. He simply believed God. To be credited as righteous means to be forgiven and cleansed of sin, and to be made right with God.

2. David's faith (6-8)

David also believed in God who forgives sinners. David was blessed--not because he was a king, or because he was a victorious general, or because he was popular, or because he was a talented musician and poet. He was happy because he knew that God forgave his sins. Repentance before God and faith in Jesus is the secret of a happy and blessed life.

Application: Lord, teach me the simple, trusting faith of David and Abraham.
One Word: God forgives sinners who believe