by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: WORSHIP THE LORD FOR HIS MAJESTYINTRODUCTION:On March 23, 1743, when “The Messiah” was first performed in London, the king was present in the great audience. When the majesty of the Lord was proclaimed by the words of the Hallelujah Chorus,...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE LORD IS NOT DEAF TO THE CRIES OF HIS PEOPLEI. (:1-2) THE CRY FOR A HEARINGA. (:1) The Rock Has Ears“To Thee, O Lord, I call;My rock, do not be deaf to me,Lest, if Thou be silent to me,I become like those who go down to the pit.”B. (:2) The Holy Sanctuary...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCEINTRODUCTION:THE SECRET OF THE SEEKER — How can he be so confident when the enemies are so terrible and the goodness of the Lord is nowhere to be seen?I. (:1-3) THE LORD IS THE ANSWER TO ALL...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA:THERE IS NO CONDEMNATION FOR THE MAN OF INTEGRITY I. (:1-7) INTEGRITY IS THE BASIS FOR VINDICATION =A SUCCESSFUL APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURTA. Desired Verdict = Vindication“Vindicate me, O Lord”B. Necessary Examination“Examine me, O Lord, and try me;Test my...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD CAN WAIT ON THE LORD:FOR SPIRITUAL VICTORY ANDFOR PERSONAL GUIDANCEI. (:1-3) WAIT ON THE LORD FOR SPIRITUAL VICTORY SO THAT FAITH MIGHT BE VINDICATED”Let me not be ashamed”David’s historical context was more one...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: WORSHIP USHERS THE KING OF GLORY INTO HIS RIGHTFUL DOMAININTRODUCTION: A Psalm of DavidA Messianic Psalm in that it pictures the Triumphal Entry of Christ to usher in His kingdom of victory and glory; Background probably in the OT conveying of the ark of the...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERDINTRODUCTION:Do you ever have a problem with contentment? Who doesn’t!How do you feel when your kids or your wife complain … = a reflection on your ability to provide and care for...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
THE MESSIAH SUFFERS EXTREME REJECTION (CRUEL CRUCIFIXION) BUT ANTICIPATES THAT GOD’S DELIVERANCE WILL SPARK EVER EXPANDING CIRCLES OF PRAISE AND TESTIMONYINTRODUCTION:AGONIZING QUESTION:”My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46)The...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE CORONATION OF GOD’S KING MEANS:1) CELEBRATION — REJOICING FOR GOD’S KING — IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE2) SECURITY — THRU A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP OF FAITH IN GOD’S LOVINGKINDNESS = “he will not be shaken”3)...
by Paul Apple | Apr 25, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: WE WILL BOAST IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, OUR GODI. (:1-5) PRAYER THAT GOD WOULD HELP THE KING IN BATTLEA. Prayer is the Necessary Preparation for Battle1. “day of trouble” — comes to all; the king must be alert and anticipate conflict2. Need...
by Paul Apple | Apr 25, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: GOD IS SPEAKING … AM I OBEYING?I. (:1-6) GOD SPEAKS IN NATURE — NON-VERBAL NATURAL REVELATION REVEALS THE GLORY OF GODA. (:1) Natural Revelation”the heavens””their expanse””publish, declare, proclaim” —...
by Paul Apple | Apr 25, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: A SUPERGOD MAKES HIS ANOINTED VICTORIOUS LIKE A SUPERMAN(:1-3) INTRODUCTION: LOVE THE ROCK OF SALVATIONA. Relationship: Love the Lord – Why?“my strength”“my rock”“my fortress”“my deliverer”“the one in whom I take refuge”“my shield”“the horn of my...
by Paul Apple | Apr 25, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE MAN OF INTEGRITY CRIES OUT FOR GOD’S JUSTICE AND PROTECTION WHEN HUNTED BY THE WICKEDI. (:1-2) THE CRY FOR JUSTICE – Why should the Lord give attention?A. My Cause is a Just Cause”Hear a just cause, O Lord”B. My God is Compassionate and...
by Paul Apple | Apr 25, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRISTINTRODUCTION:Remember that this is a Messianic Psalm — Acts 2:25-28; Acts 13:34-35; True of David in his own experience, but ultimately speaking...
by Paul Apple | Apr 25, 2020 | Bible-OT
Every year for the Christian Athletic Association soccer season I like to pick a fundamental spiritual principle that we can focus on as we relate to the kids and to one another as coaches and referees. This year I think the concept of “Integrity” would be...
by Paul Apple | Apr 24, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE CORRUPTION OF THIS WORLD CREATES A LONGING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF GODI. (:1-3) THE CORRUPTION OF THIS WORLD IS UNIVERSAL AND UNAVOIDABLEA. The Foolishness of Corruption1. The Denial of the Fool — “There is no God”2. The...
by Paul Apple | Apr 24, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: REJOICING BY FAITH WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH REQUIRES FAITH IN THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESSINTRODUCTION:Patience: “bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint””steadfast despite opposition, difficulty, or adversity”I. (:1-2) THE...
by Paul Apple | Apr 24, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANTI. (:1) THE PLIGHT OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES:(contrasted with vs. 8)A. The Godly Man“Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases to be”B. The Faithful“For the faithful...
by Paul Apple | Apr 24, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: OUR RESPONSE TO PERSONAL DANGER AND NATIONAL COMPROMISE MUST BE FAITH NOT EXPEDIENCYBackground:Tied to Psalm 10same context of wicked attacking the innocent in secretsame emphasis on the eyes of the Lord seeing both the righteous and the wickedI. (:1-3)...
by Paul Apple | Apr 24, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE WAY OF THE WICKED IS NOT HIDDEN FROM THE EYES OF THE LORDKEY VERSES:1) :11 The wicked deny that God sees2) :14 The righteous testify that God seesI. (:1-2) THE RIGHTEOUS WRESTLE WITH THE DELAY IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE AND JUDGMENTA. (:1) The Why...
