by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: CAN GOD BE COUNTED ON TO KEEP HIS PROMISES?I. (:1-4) GOD’S LOVINGKINDNESS AND FAITHFULNESS REFLECTED IN HIS PROMISE OF THE DAVIDIC COVENANTA. The Unchanging Character of God Spurs an Unchanging Pattern of Praise1. Praise for God’s...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE LONELINESS OF BEING FORSAKEN BY GOD AND MAN MAKES LIFE IN THE PITS INTOLERABLEINTRODUCTION:This is the saddest psalm in the psalter; no glimmer of hope; for once we are left in the same state of despair as at the beginning of the psalm.We know...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE CITY OF GOD IS DESTINED FOR GLORY”Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God.” (:3)INTRODUCTION:City of God = place where God has chosen to dwellcf. our body = the temple of the Holy Spiritode to Zion as the center of worship for the...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: WHEN UNDER ATTACK, THE HEART OF THE GODLY SEEKS ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THE ONE TRUE GODI. (:1-10) ONE GOD –“In the day of my trouble I shall call upon Thee”A. (:1-4) The Godly Seek God’s Help in Times of Trouble1. The Nature of the...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: PAST RESTORATION TO THE PEACE OF GOD’S PRESENCE IS A FORETASTE OF FUTURE MILLENNIAL BLESSINGI. (:1-3) A LOOK AT THE PAST:RESTORATION IS POSSIBLE … GOD DID IT IN THE PASTA. (:1) Restoration Requires God’s Favor”Thou didst show favor to...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: LOOK TO THE LORD AS THE SOURCE OF EVERY BLESSINGINTRODUCTION:Alan Campbell: “This psalm is a celebration of the house of God, in all its glory and in all its beauty. It arises out of a heart that has come to love God’s dwelling-place, and that...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: GOD’S ENEMIES FACE SHAME AND DESTRUCTION WHEN GOD SPRINGS INTO ACTION(:1) INTRODUCTION — CALL FOR ACTION”Do not remain quiet “”Do not be silent “”Do not be still”I. (:2-8) GOD’S ENEMIES CONSPIRE TO...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: UNJUST RULERS WILL HAVE TO ANSWER TO THE SUPREME JUDGEWHO IS THE FINAL AUTHORITY(:1) INTRODUCTION — CALL TO ORDER IN THE COURTROOMthe Judge is God Himself (in the midst of His own congregation)the unjust rulers and unjust judges are the subjects of...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: OUR REDEEMER INVITES US TO CELEBRATE THE BLESSINGS OF REDEMPTIONI. (:1-5) REDEMPTION SHOULD BE REMEMBERED WITH SONGS OF JOYA. Expressons of Joy1. Manner“Sing for joy”“Shout joyfully”2. Addressed to:“God our strength”“God of Jacob”3. Accompanying...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: SEEKING GOD’S FAVOR IS THE FIRST STEP IN SPIRITUAL REVIVALI. (:1-3) SEEKING THE FAVOR OF THE GOOD SHEPHERDTrying to get God’s attention (“Oh, give ear, Shepherd of Israel”)tender, compassionate shepherdA. (:1a) The Good Shepherd Can...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE ARE BEING DISCIPLINED, THEY CRY OUT FOR THE ANSWERS TO 2 SEARCHING QUESTIONS:HOW LONG? ANDWHY?I. (:1-7) WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE ARE BEING DISCIPLINED THEY ASK, “HOW LONG?”vs. 5 “How long, O Lord? Wilt Thou be angry...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE LESSONS OF HISTORY CAN HELP US ESCAPE THE FUTILITY OFCYCLES OF DISOBEDIENCE AND DISCIPLINE(:1-8) INTRODUCTION – LESSONS OF HISTORY NEED TO BE SHARED WITH THE NEXT GENERATIONA. (:1-4) Lessons of History Communicate a Positive Message1. It is...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE REALITY OF MY TROUBLES CAN NEVER CONTRADICT THE GREATNESS OF GOD(Hymn: “How Great Thou Art”)INTRODUCTION:Do you ever find yourselves asking the question: WHAT’S WRONG WITH GOD? Certainly the Christians of the first century who were suffering persecution...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: GOD CONFIRMS HIS MAJESTY BY DELIVERING THE HUMBLE FROM THE ATTACKS OF THOSE WHO REFUSE TO FEAR HIMI. (:1-3) GOD DEFENDS HIS DWELLING PLACE AGAINST ALL WEAPONS OF WARFARE / GOD THE DEFENDERA. God Dwells Among Those who Know Him1. “God is known in...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: GOD IS COMING AS JUDGE TO PUT DOWN THE WICKED AND EXALT THE RIGHTEOUS(:1) INTRODUCTION:A. The Righteous Anticipate Judgment with Praise”We give thanks to Thee, O God”B. Judgment is Near”Thy name is near”C. Judgment is Included in...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE STAKES ARE TOO HIGH FOR GOD TO ABANDON HIS PEOPLE TO DEFEAT AND REJECTIONI. (:1-11) GOD’S PEOPLE APPEAR TO BE DEFEATED AND REJECTEDA. Images of Defeat and Rejection1. Rejected (:1)2. Smoked by God’s Anger (:1)3. Ruined (:3)4. Damaged (:3)5....
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOUINTRODUCTION:Bitterness is a tough enemy to get rid of. The more you give it a foothold, the more it festers and grows and contaminates your whole being.I. HOW DOES BITTERNESS WORM ITS WAY DEEP INTO...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THY KINGDOM COME (IN THE PERSON OF THE MESSIAH AND HIS RULE) / SHOWERS OF BLESSINGINTRODUCTION:Clearly a Messianic Psalm; the prayers of David (partially and typically fulfilled in Solomon) repeated as the prayers of Solomon with the ultimate Son of David...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: SPIRITUAL WARFARE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR RETIREMENT IN OUR OLD AGEINTRODUCTION:Retirement is not an option in the Christian life as we struggle against sin and against the enemies of our soul. We are called to persevere in the faith, and that requires active...
by Paul Apple | Apr 27, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME!(cf. Psalm 40:13-17 – minor variations)I. (:1) HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME!A. Hurry UpKeyword = “Hasten”Often God does not seem to move quickly enough for usB. Rescue MeDeliver meHelp meII. (:2-3) TURN THE TABLES ON THE BAD GUYS...
