by Paul Apple | Apr 27, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: GOD’S INDICTMENT AGAINST HIS PEOPLE FOR: INSINCERE WORSHIP & UNRIGHTEOUS CONDUCTI. (:1-6) CALL TO JUDGMENT: “God Himself is Judge”A. Character of the Judge1. the Mighty One = God = the Lord2. the Holy King = perfection of beautyout of...
by Paul Apple | Apr 27, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE HOPE OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE FALSE SECURITY OF THE FOOLISH(:1-4) INTRODUCTION: THIS WORD OF WISDOM APPLIES TO EVERYONEA. Exhortation to Listen Carefully (Listen Up!)”Hear this””Give ear”B. Scope of Application (No Partiality)1....
by Paul Apple | Apr 27, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CITY OF GODI. (:1-3) WORSHIP GOD FOR HIS ENTHRONEMENT IN HIS ROYAL CITYA. Call to Worship”Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised”B. City of God’s Enthronement”the city of our God””His holy...
by Paul Apple | Apr 27, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: IN THE ARENA OF NATIONS, GOD IS THE KING OF CAPTURE THE FLAGRESPONSE: JOIN IN SINGING THE WORLD ANTHEM (not just the National Anthem) OF:”ALL PRAISE TO HIM WHO REIGNS ABOVE IN MAJESTY SUPREME”(Blessed Be the Name)INTRODUCTION:Remember the game:...
by Paul Apple | Apr 27, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE BEST FORTRESS IS THE PRESENCE OF GODI. (:1-3) THE FORTRESS OF GOD PROTECTS AGAINST ALL ATTACKS — WE WILL NOT FEAR”A Mighty Fortress is our God”A. (:1) The Security of Our FortressB. (:2-3) The Power of the AttacksPictured as the Powerful...
by Paul Apple | Apr 27, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: A MAJESTIC BRIDEGROOM AND A BEAUTIFUL BRIDE PRODUCE MEMORABLE PRINCES(:1) INTRODUCTIONCelebration of the Royal Wedding = “A Good Theme”; a love psalm;a miniature Song of SolomonNote how many unpleasant themes comprise the bulk of our daily news...
by Paul Apple | Apr 27, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: GOD SOMETIMES GIVES TEMPORARY DEFEAT TO SET THE STAGE FOR MAGNIFYING HIS GLORY THRU DELIVERANCEINTRODUCTION:Israelite patriot being trampled over and seemingly ignored by God;Tone: mingling of faith and sorrowGod’s might as shown in deeds both of mercy...
by Paul Apple | Apr 27, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOULSEARCHING QUESTIONS OF THE ISOLATED BELIEVER (PART 2)INTRODUCTION:(must be read in conjunction with Psalm 42 as a unit)(Review of Questions from Psalm 42)I. (:1) QUESTION FROM THE SCOFFERS TO THE ISOLATED...
by Paul Apple | Apr 27, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOULSEARCHING QUESTIONS OF THE ISOLATED BELIEVER (PART 1)INTRODUCTION:(must be read in conjunction with Psalm 43 as a unit)I. (:1-4) QUESTION FROM THE SCOFFERS TO THE ISOLATED BELIEVER:”WHERE IS YOUR...
by Paul Apple | Apr 27, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL FOR THEY SHALL RECEIVE MERCY(amplification of the Beatitude from Matthew 5:7)I. (:1-3) THE MERCIFUL WILL BE SUSTAINED BY THE MERCY OF GODA. His Character: The Merciful = The Helper of the Helplessmore blessed to give than to...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: 6 CONSTANTS IN THE EQUATION FOR DIVINE DELIVERANCEINTRODUCTION:Clearly a Messianic PsalmI. (:1-3) PATIENCE IS STILL A VIRTUE — ANSWERING THE COMPLAINT OF THE IMPATIENT DESPERADOKey = we need to “Wait patiently for the Lord”A. (:1) The Lord has...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: HOW TO TRANSFORM SULLEN DESPAIR INTO SUBMISSIVE DESPERATIONINTRODUCTION:One test of a good father = How well do you discipline your children? By discipline I don’t just mean the actual spanking itself (the execution of the appropriate punishment for...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN AND ATTACKED BY ENEMIESI. CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN =A HEAVY HEART (38:1-10) / A SICK PUPPYA. The Discipline from God (:1-3) (result of my sin)B. The Pain of it All (:4-8)C. The Glimmer of Hope (:9)The Lord...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: 2 CONTRASTING RESPONSES TO THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED:PEACEFULLY PERSEVERE VS. FRANTICALLY FRETOr put more simply:WAIT VS. WORRYINTRODUCTION:The middle of a race is no time to stop running and evaluate where you stand!THE APPARENT PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS WILL PROTECT US AGAINST THE SCHEMES OF THE WICKEDI. (:1-4) EVIL SCHEMES FILL THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO HAVE FORSAKEN THE FEAR OF THE LORDA. The Root Problem = No Fear of God1. “There is no fear of God before his...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: UNDESERVED, MALICIOUS, PERSONAL ATTACKS CALL FOR DIVINE VINDICATIONINTRODUCTION:When have you come under vicious, unjustified personal attack? What were the circumstances?How did you feel as your attackers heaped slander upon slander to try to ruin your good...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA:THOSE WHO FEAR THE LORD PRAISE HIM CONTINUALLY FOR HIS DELIVERANCE FROM DESPERATE SITUATIONSI. (:1-3) PRAISE = OUR PRIMARY MISSIONDo you ever wonder what God’s will is for your life? To Praise Him all the time!A. (:1) Bless the Lord for Rescuing You...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: BECAUSE WE CAN COUNT ON GOD,OUR HEART SHOULD OVERFLOW WITH SONGS OF JOYI. (:1-5) SONGS OF JOY ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THE RIGHTEOUS BECAUSE GOD IS DEPENDABLE — A. VARIETY OF EXPRESSIONS OF JOY1. Variety of Nature of ExpressionSongs of JoyPraiseGive ThanksSing a...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: CONFESSION OF SIN CONVERTS THE QUICKSAND FOR SUFFERING INTO THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSINGINTRODUCTION:one of the 7 penitential psalms (6; 32; 38; 51; 102; 130; 143)I. (:1-2) FORGIVEN SINS = THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSING(THE FIRM FOUNDATION)A. Even the worst sinner...
by Paul Apple | Apr 26, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: CLINGING TO HOPE IN PROLONGED TIMES OF TROUBLEContext: Trouble in the form of unwarranted persecution7 STEPS:I. (:1-3) TAKE REFUGE IN THE LORD“In Thee, O Lord, I have taken refuge”Goal: “Let me never be ashamed”(chiastic structure)A. 2 Reasons...
