by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: (Title — name of our Praise Group — instead of “The Grateful Dead”)WE ARE GLAD AND WE ARE GRATEFULBECAUSE HE IS GOD AND HE IS GOODINTRODUCTION:A Psalm for Thanksgiving; How do you spend Thanksgiving?What type of thankful tone do you...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: 3 DISTINCTIVES OF THE LORD’S REIGN AS A HOLY KINGI. (:1-3) HE REIGNS IN MAJESTY — SOVEREIGNTYA. Majesty is Based on Greatness and Uniqueness1. “The Lord reigns” — He is the only one who reigns; He reigns supreme2. “He is...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: BREAK OUT OF YOUR RUT AND SING A NEW SONG OF SHOUTS OF JOYImportant theme throughout the Psalms:33:3 “Sing to Him a new song”40:3 “He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to out God”96:1 “Sing to the Lord a new...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD MAKES THE RIGHTEOUS GLAD AND THE WICKED TREMBLEI. (:1-6) THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD HAS COSMIC IMPLICATIONSThe Simple Truth =”The Lord Reigns”– looking forward especially to fulfillment in the Millennial Kingdom when...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: GREAT IS THE LORD AND GREATLY TO BE PRAISED –FOR HIS GLORY AND STRENGTHI. (:1-6) CALL TO THE WHOLE EARTH:TO SING PRAISES TO THE LORD FOR HIS GLORY AND STRENGTHA. Tone of Praise:1. New and Fresh”a new song”2. Good News”Proclaim good tidings...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: KEEP YOUR HEART TENDER FOR PRAISING THE LORD JOYFULLY AND WORSHIPPING THE LORD HUMBLY(some major points and commentary from John Cobb)I. (:1-5) PRAISE THE LORD JOYFULLYA. (:1-2) Call to Praise the Lord Joyfully1. “Let us” — Corporate...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE GOD OF PAYBACKS WILL EXECUTE VENGEANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH HIS TIMETABLEINTRODUCTION:”Vengeance is mine”, says the LordPaybacks can be HellI. (:1-7) THE JUDGE OF THE EARTH OPERATES ON HIS OWN TIMETABLEA. (:1-3) The Righteous Grow Impatient1....
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: THE LORD REIGNS FOREVER IN MAJESTY AND STRENGTHI. THE EXCELLENCY OF THE ROYAL GARMENTSA. Clothed in MAJESTYB. Girded with STRENGTHII. THE EXTENT OF THE ROYAL REIGNA. ForeverB. Over AllIII. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ROYAL SUPERIORITYA. “the world is...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: WHEN IT COMES TO JOY, THE RIGHTEOUS HAVE IT ALL OVER THE WICKEDI. (:1-4) THE BEST INSTRUMENT OF PRAISE IS A HEART FILLED WITH JOYA. The Value of Praise”It is good to give thanks” and “to sing praises”B. The Testimony of Praise1. To...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA:NO FEAR WHEN YOU DWELL IN THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY INTRODUCTION:cf. theme of “NO FEAR” promoted on athletic apparel, TV commercials, etc.cf. concept of product warranties and guaranteesHow close are you living to God?I. (:1-4) LIVING CLOSE TO...
by Paul Apple | Apr 28, 2020 | Bible-OT
BIG IDEA: SINCE OUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED, WE SEEK PERSPECTIVE FROM THE GOD OF ETERNITYINTRODUCTION:Written by Moses = “the man of God”: certainly he had a unique perspective to offer on life;had seen and experienced much; yet his life too was finite and full...
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...
