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Psalms – TJL CompliationIntroPsalm 25Psalm 26

Psalm 27Psalm 28Psalm 29

Psalm 30Psalm 31Psalm 32

Psalm 33Psalm 34

INTRODUCTION:Book 1: Genesis Section: Psalms 1- 41• Man in View: in a state of blessedness, fall, and recovery

• Perfect Man (Last Adam) - Psalm 1• Rebellious Man - Psalm 2• Perfect Man Rejected – Psalm 3.• Conflict between Seed of Woman & Serpent - Psalm 4• Perfect Man in Midst of Enemies - Psalm 5• Perfect Man in Midst of Chastisement (Bruising Heel) - Psalm 6• Perfect Man in Midst of False Witnesses - Psalm 7• Repair of Man Comes through Man (Bruising Head) - Psalm 8• Enemy and Antichrist Conflict; Final Deliverance - Psalms 9-15• Christ in Midst of His People Sanctifying Them to God - Psalms

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Psalm 25

Psa 25:1-22 ISVPRAYER1 Davidic. I will lift up my soul to you, LORD.2 I trust in you, my God, do not let me be ashamed; do not let my enemies triumph over me.3 Indeed, no one who waits on you will be ashamed, but those who offend for no reason will be put to shame.4 Cause me to understand your ways, LORD; teach me your paths.5 Guide me in your truth and teach me; for you are the God who delivers me. All day long I have waited for you.6 Remember, LORD, your tender mercies and your gracious love; indeed, they are eternal!7 Do not remember my youthful sins and transgressions; but remember me in light of your gracious love, in light of your goodness, LORD.MEDITATION / AFFIRMATION8 The LORD is good and just; therefore he will teach sinners concerning the way.9 He will guide the humble to justice; he will teach the humble his way.10 All the paths of the LORD lead to gracious love and truth for those who keep his covenant and his decrees.PRAYER11 For the sake of your name, LORD, forgive my sin, for it is great.MEDITATION / AFFIRMATION12 Who is the man who fears the LORD? God will teach him the path he should choose.13 He will experience good things; his descendants will

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Psalms – TJL Compliationinherit the earth.14 The intimate counsel of the LORD is for those who fear him so they may know his covenant.15 My eyes look to the LORD continually, because he's the one who releases my feet from the trap.PRAYER16 Turn toward me and have mercy on me, for I am lonely and oppressed.17 The troubles of my heart have increased; bring me out of my distress!18 Look upon my distress and affliction; forgive all my sins.19 Look how many enemies I have gained! They hate me with a vicious hatred.20 Preserve my life and deliver me; do not let me be ashamed, because I take refuge in you.21 Integrity and justice will preserve me, because I wait on you.22 Redeem Israel, God, from all its troubles.

Psa 25:1-22 ESVPRAYER1 Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.2 O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me.3 Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.4 Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths.5 Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.6 Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation7 Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD!MEDITATION / AFFIRMATION8 Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in the way.9 He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.10 All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. PRAYER11 For your name's sake, O LORD, pardon my guilt, for it is great.MEDITATION / AFFIRMATION12 Who is the man who fears the LORD? Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose.13 His soul shall abide in well-being, and his offspring shall inherit the land.14 The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.15 My eyes are ever toward the LORD, for he will pluck my feet out of the net.PRAYER16 Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged; bring me out of my distresses.18 Consider my affliction and my trouble, and forgive all my sins.19 Consider how many are my foes, and with what violent hatred they hate me.20 Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me! Let me not be put to

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Psalms – TJL Compliationshame, for I take refuge in you.21 May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.22 Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.

The Book of Psalms Organization. The book of Psalms is divided into 5 books,

Perhaps imitating the 5 books of Moses (Gen.-Deut.): Book 1: Ps 1 -41; Genesis About Man Book 2: Ps 42-72; Exodus Deliverance Book 3: Ps 73-89; Leviticus Sanctuary Book 4: Ps 90-106; Numbers Unrest; Wandering Book 5: Ps 107-150. Deuteronomy Word of the Lord

Each division or “book” ends with a benediction

The first three books each ends with a double “amen,” The fourth ends with an “amen” and a “hallelujah,” and The fifth book closes the entire collection with a “hallelujah.”

The preceding psalms have been dramatic and sensational.

The next 15 are more personal, quiet and intimate. They are less familiar, but they have much to say to us. They are applicable to the past, present and future.

A Devotional Paradigm• Past – David’s predicament and motives.• Present – How this impacts Israel (and ourselves) today.• Personal – How does this impact you today?

The Book of Psalms: Psalm 25In form, this psalm is a broken acrostic:

Two letters are missing; one is established only by altering the punctuation of the

Hebrew text as we have received it; and

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altogether

Psalm 25• Prayer Ps 25:1-7 – Meditation Ps 25:8-10• Prayer Ps 25:11 – Meditation Ps 25:12-15• Prayer Ps 25:16-22

Life is Rough RoadThe Psalmist cries out to God for wisdom as he makes decisions (Ps 25:4-5).

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Psalms – TJL CompliationHe is surrounded by enemies (Ps 25:2) who hate him (Ps 25:19), lay traps for him (Ps 25:15) and want him to fail (Ps 25:2, 3, 20). He knows he is a sinner and doesn’t deserve

God’s help (Ps 25:7, 11, 18), but he relies on the goodness and mercy of the Lord.

David succeeded in his journey because he held to three unwavering assurances:

1) The help we need comes from God (Ps 25:1-7);2) Our God can be trusted (Ps 25:8-14); and3) Trusting God brings us victory (Ps 25:15-22).

Have you ever been in a place where everything seemed to be failure rather than success?

You did not want to go down in crushing defeat, either in your personal life, or your business life, or your home or church life.

“Let not mine enemies triumph over me. ”

What a prayer! Is this how you pray

This psalm pictures life as a difficult journey that we can’t successfully make by ourselves

Psychologist M Scott Peck writes, “Once we truly know that life is difficult-once we truly understand and accept it-then life is no longer difficult”

1Pe 4:12-14  Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;  (13)  but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.   (14)  If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.

2Co 1:7  And our hope for you is steadfast, because we know that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so also you will partake of the consolation.

David knew that the path of life wasn’t easy, but he succeeded in the journey because he held to three unwavering assurances

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Psalms – TJL CompliationThe Help We Need Comes from God (Ps 25:1-7)

Mat_6:8  "Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.

Mat_6:32  For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.

Joh_14:13  And whatever you ask in My name , that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Joh_15:16  You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.

Joh_16:23  "And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you.

Joh_15:7  If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.

Joh_16: 26  In that day you will ask in My name, and I do not say to you that I shall pray the Father for you;

If God knows what we need before we ask, why must we ask?

Putting our needs into words forces us to assess what we are asking. Is it in Jesus name that we are asking or to satisfy ourselves? Do our desires in up with His will?

It invites God to get involved in our circumstances. It recognizes His power and authority and our humility and dependance before and upon Him.

David expressed his trust and position before God in verse 1.

David offers his soul to God – David’s desires, mind, will and emotions – surrendering and submitting them to God.

Jesus did the same the evening He was arrested in Gethsemane

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Psalms – TJL CompliationMat 26:39/42  Mark 14:36/39 He …. prayed, saying, "O My

Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will." 

PRAYER

Psalm 25 [A Psalm of David.]1] Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.

H5315 Nephesh: Seat of our Emotion Mind Desire PassionNot H7307 Ruach Heart Spirit Motive Reason

God the Father is the One we are instructed to pray to

Joh 16:23-26  And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.  (24)  Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.   (25)  These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.   (26)  At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:

Heb 4:16  Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. 

We in Christ have direct and personal contact with God the Father.

2] O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.After David submitted his feelings – his soul to God He let his requests be made known.

Note: David did not tell God how to do what David wanted, he simply made his requests known. David prayed for the end, the outcome he desired – all inline with God’s known will.

He did not dictate how God should accomplish it.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationHe only express his hope – the outcome he anticipated – the end he desired.

He is surrounded by enemies (Ps 25:2) who hate him (Ps 25:19), lay traps for him (Ps 25:15), and want him to fail and be ashamed (Ps 25:2, 3, 20)

Twelve Requests of David to God1.    Let me not be ashamed (Psa 25:2).2.    Let not mine enemies triumph.3.    Let none who pray be ashamed (Psa 25:3).4.    Let sinners be ashamed.5.    Show me Your ways (Psa 25:4).6.    Teach me Your paths.7.    Lead me into truth (Psa 25:5).8.    Teach me truth.9.    Remember Your mercies (Psa 25:6).10.    Remember Your lovingkindness.11.    Remember not my youthful sins (Psa 25:7).12.    Remember for Your goodness’ sake.

Note: Specific requests – outcomes, not complaintsStarts by expressing trust in God v1Moves from personal to national v20-21

3] Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.Shame is their fitting reward.

Our Help Comes from GodThis is a prayer that reveals the dependence that David had upon God.

One day Israel will also realize this.

The time will come when that remnant of Israel will find themselves in a position where there is no one upon whom they can depend but God.

And it is good for us to come to that place also.

Woe to the warrior that discards his shield!

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Psalms – TJL Compliation4] Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.Four times in Ps 25:4-5, David applies for a scholarship in the college of grace.

The word way is used four times (Ps 25:4, 8, 9, 12) and paths once (Ps 25:10),

We find the psalmist crying out to God for wisdom as he makes decisions (Ps 25:4-5)

Other people may lift up their hearts to idols (Ps 24:4), which are only manufactured substitutes for God, but David lifted his heart up to the Lord, for He is the only true source of encouragement

In one of the darkest hours of his life, when David had lost everything, he “encouraged himself in the LORD his God” (1 Sam 30:6)

He affirmed his faith in the Lord and his desire to glorify His name

He didn’t want to fail and bring disgrace to the name of the Lord

So, he waited on the Lord, worshipped, and confidently asked for His help

He desperately needed wisdom to make the right decisions, avoid the traps, and reach the goal

David not only prayed for God’s guidance, but he asked for insight to understand the Word; for only there could he learn God’s ways and understand his own path

5] Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.“Lead me in thy truth” reminds us that the Word and prayer always go together (1 Sam 12:23; John 15:7)

1Sa 12:20-25  And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart;   (21)  And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they

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Psalms – TJL Compliationare vain.   (22)  For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.   (23)  Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:  (24)  Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.  (25)  But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king.

Joh 15:7  If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 

Feeding on Gods Word – David Jeremiah 20 Nov 2020For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:8

In his book Walking with God, Andrew Murray wrote,

“No knowledge of the air or the food around me can nourish me, except it enters into my inward life.

And no knowledge of the truths of God can profit me, except as He, by His Spirit, enters into my inmost being and dwells within me.

It is with the heart I must wait upon God.

It is into the heart God will give His Spirit and every spiritual blessing in Christ.” - Andrew Murray, Walking with God (Alachua, FL: Bridge-Logos, 2008), 55.

It is fellowship with and in Christ that makes us one with Christ.

Our desire is to move toward Jesus, not away from Him, but to do so takes waiting upon Him in prayer, Bible study, quietness, and confidence.

2Pe 1:1-12  Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:   (2)  Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord,   (3)  as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,   (4)  by

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Psalms – TJL Compliationwhich have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.   (5)  But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge,  (6)  to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness,   (7)  to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.  (8)  For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.   (9)  For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.   (10)  Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble;   (11)  for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.   (12)  For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth.

Sitting in the dining room surrounded by food does not nourish you at all. Eating, taking the food into yourself, digesting it is what nourishes you.

Just so, sitting in church, or a Bible study does us no good if we do not listen and hear God speaking to us. And then take what we’ve experienced into our own lives and living, mediating onHis truth and applying to our situations and circumstance.

Moral, providential, and mental forms of guidance are all precious gits of a gracious God to a teachable people.

But, are you a receptive student?

[on thee do I wait all the day] Waiting on God all day was one of David’s secrets of being a man after God’s own heart

Waiting on: Sitting, doing little – nothing- like waiting for a trainor

Serving like a waiter in a restaurant What would you like? [desire] Bringing the finished meal to us? Seeing to it our needs are being met?

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Psalms – TJL CompliationHebrew: qavah (H6960), to bind together by twisting; to expect;

gather together; look patiently for; wait for or upon; hope

Waiting in scripture is far more like the restaurant server than the train passenger. While we ‘wait’ on the Lord we serve Him, live pleasing to Him.

Isa 40:28-31  Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.  (29)  He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.   (30)  Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:   (31)  But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

(Psa 25:3)  Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.

(Psa 25:5)  Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

(Psa 25:21)  Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

(Psa 27:14)  Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

(Psa 33:20)  Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.

(Psa 37:7)  Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

(Psa 37:9)  For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.

(Psa 37:34)  Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.

(Psa 40:1)  To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(Psa 52:9)  I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done

it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.

(Psa 59:9)  Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.

(Psa 62:5)  My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. [hope] (:6)  Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel.

(Psa 130:5)  I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. (:6)  My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.

Expect in the Lord more than the sun coming up tomorrow

Be StillH7503 רפה raphah to sink, relax, sink down, let drop, be

disheartened, abate, withdraw, be idle, abandon, refrain, forsake, to be quiet

Being still before the Lord is to let Him do His work while we wait on the Lord. It is not necessarily to do nothing. It is to trust Him, His goodness, power and working. It is to quiet our souls – hoping, anticipating His will and working will derive to our good and answers to our prayer.

Ecclesiastes 3:7 A time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak

James 1:19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.

Psalm 46:10 He says, "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationPsalm 37:7 Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;

fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!

Psalm 62:5 For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.

Job 6:24 Teach me, and I will be silent; make me understand how I have gone astray.

Psalm 131:2 But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me.

Isaiah 32:17 And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.

1 Thes 4:11 And to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you.

6] Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.7] Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O LORD.But he also prayed with contrition, confessing his sins to the Lord (Ps 25:7, 11)

Humility

He had regrets about some of his youthful omissions of obedience or commissions of sin, and he wanted forgiveness

The psalmist knows he is a sinner who doesn’t deserve God’s help (Ps 25:7, 11, 18), but he relies on the goodness and mercy of the Lord

[thy goodness’ sake] God created all things for His own pleasure and glory, and that He might make Himself known by manifesting His goodness (Col 1:15-18; Rev 4:11).

It is therefore proper to use this as the basis of answered prayer.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(Col 1:15)  Who is the image of the invisible God, the

firstborn of every creature: (16)  For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: (17)  And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. (18)  And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

(Rev 4:11)  Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

“for thy goodness’ sake” (Ps 25:7) and “for thy name’s sake” for the sake of God’s character and reputation.

(Psa 23:3)  He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

(Psa 31:3)  For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.

(Psa 79:9)  Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake.

(Psa 106:8)  Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.

(Psa 109:21)  But do thou for me, O GOD the Lord, for thy name's sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me.

(Psa 143:11)  Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.

Moses intercedes for Israel Num14:13 >>For thy names sake God’s reputation and character,

faithful to His Word and promisesPsa 138:2  I will worship toward Your holy temple, And

praise Your name For Your lovingkindness and Your

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Psalms – TJL Compliationtruth; For You have magnified Your word above [built up; founded upon] all Your name. 

Mal 3:6  "For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob. 

Rom 11:29  For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. 

Isa 46:10  Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, 'My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,' 

Jas 1:17  Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 

In courts of law, much is made of precedents.

An unchangeable God is the most effectual argument to remind us of ancient mercies and His eternal love.

Are you a candid confessor?

Our God Can Be Trusted (Ps 25:8-14)There are two ways a man can go.

He can go God’s way or his own way.

God gives us a choice. We can walk in the path of our choosing.

“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death ” (Prov 14:12).

What a glorious thing it is to be able to call out to God and ask Him to show us the way we should go.

When you pray, fix your eyes, as David did, on the fact that God is good, upright, willing to instruct sinners, loving, faithful, and forgiving.

What confidence we can have in prayer, not because we pray well, but because of the nature of the God to whom we pray.

MEDITATION / AFFIRMATION

8] Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationAt this point, David paused to meditate on the character of the Lord his God

After all, why pray to the Lord if He can’t be trusted?

But He can be trusted! He is “good and upright,” and what He says and does are always right

[therefore will he teach sinners in the way]

Four things prove God is good: He will1.    Teach sinners His way.2.    Guide the meek in judgment (Psa 25:9).3.    Teach His way to the meek.4.    Manifest mercy and truth to those who keep His covenant

(Psa 25:10).

9] The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.If we submit ourselves to Him in meekness, He will teach us His ways, but if we are arrogant, He will be silent.

We need to come to Him to learn in a teachable spirit, not to debate with Him but to humbly submit to Him and His way. We must come willing to hear and listen and obey.

In the New Testament, the word meek describes a horse that has been broken, a soothing wind on a hot day, and a healing medicine. Having a submissive obedient spirit.

Meekness is not weakness; it is power under control

Meekness   Recognition of your limits Understanding your dependence on God    Recognizing He is your source and is in control

Meek quiet, gentle, submissive, patient, long-suffering, forbearing, resigned

Meek H6035 עניו / ענו ‛anav / ‛anayvpoor, humble, afflicted, meek, needy, weak, lowly

Ten Blessings of the Meek1.    Satisfaction (Psa 22:26)

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(Psa 22:26)  The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they

shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.

2.    Guidance in judgment (Psa 25:9)

3.    Knowledge of God (Psa 25:9)

4.    Earth as an inheritance (Psa 37:11; Mat 5:5)

(Psa 37:11)  But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

(Mat 5:5)  Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

5.    Salvation (Psa 76:9; Psa 149:4)

(Psa 76:9)  When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.

(Psa 149:4)  For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

6.    Help from God (Psa 147:6)

(Psa 147:6)  The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.

7.    Increased joy (Isa 29:19)

(Isa 29:19)  The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

8.    Holy Spirit (Gal 5:22-23)

(Gal 5:22)  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, (23)  Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

9.    A blessing to others (Gal 6:1)

(Gal 6:1)  Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

10.    Patience (2Ti 2:24-25)

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(2Ti 2:24)  And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but

be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, (25)  In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

Meek: H6035 ‛anav / ‛anayvpoor, humble, afflicted, meek, needy, weak, lowly

Meek: G4239 πραυς praus mildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit, meeknessG4235 πραος praos gentle, mild, meek

Ten Examples of Meekness:1.    Abraham (Gen 13:8)2.    Isaac (Gen 26:20-22)3.    Moses (Exo 2:13; Exo 14:13-14; Exo 16:7-8; Exo 17:2;

Num 12:3; Num 16:4-11)4.    Gideon (Jdg 8:2-3)5.    Hannah (1Sa 1:13-16)6.    Saul (1Sa 10:27)7.    David (1Sa 17:29; 2Sa 16:9-14; Psa 38:13-14; Psa 120:5-7)8.    Paul (Act 21:20-22; 1Th 2:7; 2Ti 4:16)9.    Thessalonians (2Th 1:4)10.    Jesus Christ (Isa 42:1-4; Isa 53:7; Mat 11:28-30; Mat

26:47-54)

1.    Abraham (Gen 13:8)

(Gen 13:8)  So Abram said to Lot, "Please let there be no strife between you and me, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are brethren.

2.    Isaac (Gen 26:20-22)

(Gen 26:20)  But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac's herdsmen, saying, "The water is ours." So he called the name of the well Esek, because they quarreled with him. (21)  Then they dug another well, and they quarreled over that one also. So he called its name Sitnah. (22)  And he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. So he called its name Rehoboth, because he said, "For now

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Psalms – TJL Compliationthe LORD has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land."

3.    Moses (Exo 2:13; Exo 14:13-14; Exo 16:7-8; Exo 17:2; Num 12:3; Num 16:4-11)

(Exo 2:13)  And when he [Moses] went out the second day, behold, two Hebrew men were fighting, and he said to the one who did the wrong, "Why are you striking your companion?"

(Exo 14:13)  And Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. (14)  The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace."

(Exo 16:7)  And in the morning you shall see the glory of the LORD; for He hears your complaints against the LORD. But what are we, that you complain against us?" (8)  Also Moses said, "This shall be seen when the LORD gives you meat to eat in the evening, and in the morning bread to the full; for the LORD hears your complaints which you make against Him. And what are we? Your complaints are not against us but against the LORD."

(Exo 17:2)  Therefore the people contended with Moses, and said, "Give us water, that we may drink." So Moses said to them, "Why do you contend with me? Why do you tempt the LORD?"

(Num 12:3)  (Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all men who were on the face of the earth.)

(Num 16:4)  So when Moses heard it, he fell on his face; (5)  and he spoke to Korah and all his company, saying, "Tomorrow morning the LORD will show who is His and who is holy, and will cause him to come near to Him. That one whom He chooses He will cause to come near to Him. (6)  Do this: Take censers, Korah and all your company; (7)  put fire in them and put incense in them before the LORD tomorrow, and it shall be that the man whom the LORD chooses is the holy one. You take too much upon yourselves, you sons of Levi!" (8)  Then

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Psalms – TJL CompliationMoses said to Korah, "Hear now, you sons of Levi: (9)  Is it a small thing to you that the God of Israel has separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to Himself, to do the work of the tabernacle of the LORD, and to stand before the congregation to serve them; (10)  and that He has brought you near to Himself, you and all your brethren, the sons of Levi, with you? And are you seeking the priesthood also? (11)  Therefore you and all your company are gathered together against the LORD. And what is Aaron that you complain against him?"

4.    Gideon (Jdg 8:2-3)

(Jdg 8:2)  So he [Gideon] said to them, "What have I done now in comparison with you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer? (3)  God has delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb. And what was I able to do in comparison with you?" Then their anger toward him subsided when he said that.

5.    Hannah (1Sa 1:13-16)

(1Sa 1:13)  Now Hannah spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she was drunk. (14)  So Eli said to her, "How long will you be drunk? Put your wine away from you!" (15)  But Hannah answered and said, "No, my lord, I am a woman of sorrowful spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor intoxicating drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD. (16)  Do not consider your maidservant a wicked woman, for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief I have spoken until now."

6.    Saul (1Sa 10:27)

(1Sa 10:27)  But some rebels said, "How can this man save us?" So they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he [Saul] held his peace.

7.    David (1Sa 17:29; 2Sa 16:9-14; Psa 38:13-14; Psa 120:5-7)

(1Sa 17:29)  And David said, "What have I done now? Is there not a cause?"

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(2Sa 16:9)  Then Abishai the son of Zeruiah said to the king

[David] , "Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Please, let me go over and take off his head!" (10)  But the king said, "What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? So let him curse, because the LORD has said to him, 'Curse David.' Who then shall say, 'Why have you done so?' "

(2Sa 16:11)  And David said to Abishai and all his servants, "See how my son who came from my own body seeks my life. How much more now may this Benjamite? Let him alone, and let him curse; for so the LORD has ordered him. (12)  It may be that the LORD will look on my affliction, and that the LORD will repay me with good for his cursing this day." (13)  And as David and his men went along the road, Shimei went along the hillside opposite him and cursed as he went, threw stones at him and kicked up dust. (14)  Now the king and all the people who were with him became weary; so they refreshed themselves there.

(Psa 38:13)  But I [David], like a deaf man, do not hear; And I am like a mute who does not open his mouth. (14)  Thus I am like a man who does not hear, And in whose mouth is no response.

(Psa 120:5)  Woe is me [David], that I dwell in Meshech, That I dwell among the tents of Kedar! (6)  My soul has dwelt too long With one who hates peace. (7)  I am for peace; But when I speak, they are for war.

8.    Paul (Act 21:20-22; 1Th 2:7; 2Ti 4:16)

(Act 21:20)  And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord. And they said to him [Paul] , "You see, brother, how many myriads of Jews there are who have believed, and they are all zealous for the law; (21)  but they have been informed about you that you teach all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children nor to walk according to the customs. (22)  What then? The assembly must certainly meet, for they will hear that you have come.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(1Th 2:7)  But we [Paul] were gentle among you, just as a

nursing mother cherishes her own children.

(2Ti 4:16)  At my [Paul] first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them.

9.    Thessalonians (2Th 1:4)

(2Th 1:4)  so that we ourselves boast of you [Thessalonians] among the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure,

10.    Jesus Christ (Isa 42:1-4; Isa 53:7; Mat 11:28-30; Mat 26:47-54)

(Isa 42:1)  "Behold! My Servant [ Jesus Christ ] whom I uphold, My Elect One in whom My soul delights! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles. (2)  He will not cry out, nor raise His voice, Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street. (3)  A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench; He will bring forth justice for truth. (4)  He will not fail nor be discouraged, Till He has established justice in the earth; And the coastlands shall wait for His law."

(Isa 53:7)  He [ Jesus Christ] was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, And as a sheep before its shearers is silent, So He opened not His mouth.

(Mat 11:28)  Come to Me [ Jesus Christ] , all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29)  Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (30)  For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

(Mat 26:47)  And while He [ Jesus Christ] was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people. (48)  Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him." (49)  Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed Him. (50)  But Jesus said to him, "Friend, why have you come?" Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him. (51)  And

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Psalms – TJL Compliationsuddenly, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. (52)  But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. (53)  Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels? (54)  How then could the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must happen thus?"

10] All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.God can be trusted to guide those who obey His Word (Ps 25:10), for a willingness to obey is the first step toward spiritual understanding (John 7:17)

Joh 7:17  If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority. 

David is referring to God’s covenants with His people, the precepts and promises He gave them to keep them in His will so they could enjoy His blessing (Ps 25:10; Deut 27-30)

See Covenants in Drop Box Bible Subjects

Covenants Contracts / Promise: Whether written or verbal, witnessed or private Integrity

David knew the history of Israel, that God had graciously helped them when they cried out to Him, and so he prayed with assurance and faith

PRAYER

11] For thy name’s sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.God can be trusted to be merciful and gracious to those who repent (Ps 25:11), but we must walk in the fear of the Lord (Ps 25:12)

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Psalms – TJL CompliationThe psalmist reiterates his prayer for instruction in the true way (cf. Ps 25:4-5) and pardon (cf. Ps 25:6-7) for his afflicted soul, but now his prayer is grounded on the revealed character of the Lord.

This is O.T. prayer for forgiveness (Psa 25:11).

Cp. it with the N.T. (Luk 18:13).

Luk 18:13  And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' 

Salvation in both testaments has been on the same basis

ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD

(Act 7:2 NKJV)  And he said, "Brethren and fathers, listen: The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran,

(Gen 15:6 NKJV)  And he believed in the LORD, and He accounted it to him for righteousness.

(Rom 4:3)  For what does the Scripture say? "ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS ACCOUNTED TO HIM FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS." (4)  Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt. (5)  But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, (6)  just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works: (10)  How then was it accounted? While he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? Not while circumcised, but while uncircumcised. (11)  And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while still uncircumcised, that he might be the father of all those who believe, though they are uncircumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also,

(Rom 4:22)  And therefore "IT WAS ACCOUNTED TO HIM FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS." (23)  Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him, (24)  but also

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Psalms – TJL Compliationfor us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead,

Gal 3:6-9  just as Abraham "BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS ACCOUNTED TO HIM FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS." (7) Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of Abraham. (8) And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, "In you all the nations shall be blessed." (9) So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.

Jas 2:23  And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS ACCOUNTED TO HIM FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS." And he was called the friend of God.

(Gen 13:1 NKJV)  Then Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, to the South.(Heb 11:8 NKJV)  By faith Abraham obeyed when he was

called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.

(Gen 22:8 NKJV)  And Abraham said, "My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering." So the two of them went together.

(Gen 22:12 NKJV)  And He said, "Do not lay your hand on the lad, or do anything to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me."

(Heb 11:17 NKJV) By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, (18) of whom it was said, "IN ISAAC YOUR SEED SHALL BE CALLED," (19) concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense.

(Gal 3:14 NKJV)  that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise

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Psalms – TJL Compliationof the Spirit through faith.(Rom 4:9 NKJV)  Does this blessedness then come upon the

circumcised only, or upon the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness.

(Psa 51:15-17)  (15)  O Lord, open my lips, And my mouth shall show forth Your praise.   (16)  For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering. (17)  The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart- [Meekness] These, O God, You will not despise.   Power under control

(Rom 10:9)  that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. (10)  For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

(Eph 2:8)  For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, (9)  not of works, lest anyone should boast.

(Heb 4:1)  Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it.

(1Jn 1:9)  If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

MEDITATION / AFFIRMATION

12] What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.[What man is he that feareth the LORD?] This confirms the

often repeated statement that God will give truth to honest seekers (Psa 25:12, Psa 25:14).

Feareth H3373 ירא yare' fearing, reverent, afraid

Psa 1:1-3  Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;   (2)  But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. (3)  He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water,

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Psalms – TJL CompliationThat brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.

Psa 112:1  Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, Who delights greatly in His commandments.  

[him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose]

He who fears God has nothing else to fear.

Five Blessings to Him Who Fears God:1.    He will be taught by God (Psa 25:12).2.    He will be safe and at peace (Psa 25:13).3.    His children will be blessed (Psa 25:13).4.    He will know God’s secrets (Psa 25:14).5.    He will know God’s covenant (Psa 25:14).

(Tit 3:8 NKJV)  This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

13] His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. Soul Mind, Will, Emotions Nephesh

According to God’s covenant arrangement, those who obey will receive His provision and protection, and there will be blessing also for the next generations in the family (Deut 4:1-14)

Deu 4:1-14  "Now, O Israel, listen to the statutes and the judgments which I teach you to observe, that you may live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers is giving you.  (2)   You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you. (3)  Your eyes have seen what the LORD did at Baal Peor; for the LORD your God has destroyed from among you all the men who followed Baal of Peor.   (4)  But you who held fast to the LORD your God are alive today, every one of you.  (5)  "Surely I have taught you statutes and judgments, just as the LORD my God commanded me, that you should act according

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Psalms – TJL Compliationto them in the land which you go to possess.  (6)  Therefore be careful to observe them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes, and say, 'Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.'   (7)  "For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the LORD our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him?  (8)  And what great nation is there that has such statutes and righteous judgments as are in all this law which I set before you this day?  (9)   Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. And teach them to your children and your grandchildren,  (10)  especially concerning the day you stood before the LORD your God in Horeb, when the LORD said to me, 'Gather the people to Me, and I will let them hear My words, that they may learn to fear Me all the days they live on the earth, and that they may teach their children.'   (11)  "Then you came near and stood at the foot of the mountain, and the mountain burned with fire to the midst of heaven, with darkness, cloud, and thick darkness. (12)  And the LORD spoke to you out of the midst of the fire. You heard the sound of the words, but saw no form; you only heard a voice.   (13)  So He declared to you His covenant which He commanded you to perform, the Ten Commandments; and He wrote them on two tablets of stone. (14)  And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that you might observe them in the land which you cross over to possess.

The word children is used nearly forty times in Deuteronomy, reminding us that our descendants can receive blessing from our obedience or sorrow because of our sins

14] The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant.If we love Him, fear Him, and obey His Word, He will draw near to us and share His plans with us

(Joh 15:15 NKJV)  No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationBelief precedes “seeing,” not the other way around.

Natural wisdom, learning or strength cannot force the door into this inner chamber.

1Co 2:14  But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 

Mat 13:11  He answered and said to them, "Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. 

Deu 29:29  "The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.

“Secret” in Ps 25:14 means “intimate conversation, plans, and purposes,”

Secret H5475 סוד sod council, counsel, assembly - familiar conversation, intimacy (with God)

God’s secrets: Amos 3:7; Gen 18:16f; Jer 23:18,22; Prov 25:2. Amo 3:7  Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, Unless He

reveals His secret to His servants the prophets. 

Gen 18:16-21  Then the men rose from there and looked toward Sodom, and Abraham went with them to send them on the way.  (17)  And the LORD said, "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing,  (18)  since Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?  (19)  For I have known him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice, that the LORD may bring to Abraham what He has spoken to him." (20)  And the LORD said, "Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grave,  (21)  I will go down now and see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry against it that has come to Me; and if not, I will know."

Jer 23:16-26 NKJV  Thus says the LORD of hosts: "Do not

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Psalms – TJL Compliationlisten to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They make you worthless; They speak a vision of their own heart, Not from the mouth of the LORD.  (17)  They continually say to those who despise Me, 'The LORD has said, "You shall have peace" '; And to everyone who walks according to the dictates of his own heart, they say, 'No evil shall come upon you.' "   (18)  For who has stood in the counsel of the LORD, And has perceived and heard His word? Who has marked His word and heard it?  (19)  Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD has gone forth in fury—A violent whirlwind! It will fall violently on the head of the wicked.  (20)  The anger of the LORD will not turn back Until He has executed and performed the thoughts of His heart. In the latter days you will understand it perfectly. (21)  "I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran. I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.  (22)  But if they had stood in My counsel, And had caused My people to hear My words, Then they would have turned them from their evil way And from the evil of their doings.  (23)  "Am I a God near at hand," says the LORD, "And not a God afar off?  (24)  Can anyone hide himself in secret places, So I shall not see him?" says the LORD; "Do I not fill heaven and earth?" says the LORD.  (25)  "I have heard what the prophets have said who prophesy lies in My name, saying, 'I have dreamed, I have dreamed!'   (26)  How long will this be in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies? Indeed they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart,

(Pro 3:32)  For the perverse person is an abomination to the LORD, But His secret counsel is with the upright.

Joh 14:15-17  "If you love Me, keep My commandments. (16) And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— (17) the Spirit of truth, ++whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.

Keep G5083 τηρεω tereo to attend to carefully, take care of, to guard, to observe Consistent Submission to…

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Psalms – TJL CompliationJoh 14:21-24  He who has My commandments and keeps

them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest [make known / reveal] Myself to him."  (22)  Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, "Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?"  (23)  Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.  (24)  He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father's who sent Me.

Greatest Commandment: Mat 22:37-40 NKJV  Jesus said to him, 'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.'   (38)  This is the first and great commandment.

(NKJV) Deu_6:5; Deu_11:1; Deu_11:13; Deu_11:22; Deu_13:3; Deu_19:9; Deu_30:6; Deu_30:16; Deu_30:20; Jos_22:5; Jos_23:11; Mat_22:37; Mar_12:30; Luk_10:27.

(Mat 22:39)  And the second is like it: 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.'   (40)  On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets."

Rom 13:9-10 NKJV  For the commandments, "YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY," "YOU SHALL NOT MURDER," "YOU SHALL NOT STEAL," "YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS," "YOU SHALL NOT COVET," and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF."  (10)  Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. [Exo_20:13-17; Lev_19:18] 

New Commandment: Joh 13:34-35 NKJV  A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. (35)  By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."

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Psalms – TJL Compliation1Jn_4:20  If someone says, "I love God," and hates his

brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. 21  And this commandment we have from Him, that the one who loves God should love his brother also.

1Jn_3:17  But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?

1Jn_3:10  By this the children of God and the children of the devil are obvious: anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor the one who does not love his brother.

Eph 1:7-9  In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace  (8)  which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence,  (9)  having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself,

Mystery Secret revealed

Eph 1:17-18  that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,  (18)  the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,

As we “walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,” we develop a close fellowship with Him and better understand His ways

Joh 15:14-15 NKJV  You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.  (15)  No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.

Psa_119:105  Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationIsa_8:20  To the law and to the testimony! If they do not

speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

2Pe_1:19  And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts;

Yes, the Lord can be trusted to help us; and when He helps, He does it in mercy and truth (“loving and faithful,” NIv)

God’s Plan for our lives:

(Jer 29:11-14)  NKJV  For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.  (12)  Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.  (13)  And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.   (14)  I will be found by you, says the LORD, and I will bring you back from your captivity; I will gather you from all the nations and from all the places where I have driven you, says the LORD, and I will bring you to the place from which I cause you to be carried away captive.

1Co 2:7-10 NKJV  But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory,   (8)  which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.   (9)  But as it is written: "EYE HAS NOT SEEN, NOR EAR HEARD, NOR HAVE ENTERED INTO THE HEART OF MAN THE THINGS WHICH GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM."  [Isa_64:4; Isa_65:17] (10)  But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.

Not naturally discerned but Spiritually revealed

Knowing that the Lord has a plan for our lives and that this plan is the very best for us should give us great joy and confidence as we seek His will

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Psalms – TJL CompliationIsa 46:8-10 NKJV  "Remember this, and show yourselves

men; Recall to mind, O you transgressors.   (9)  Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, (10)  Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, 'My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,'

Rev 1:8  "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End," says the Lord, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty."

(Psa 16:11)  You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

(Psa 139:13-16) For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. (14)  I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. (15)  My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. (16)  Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them.

(Eph 2:10)  For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

TrustIng God Brings Us Victory (Ps 25:15-22)

15] Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.[Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD]

Two Important Things David Did:1.    Waited upon God (Psa 25:3, Psa 25:5, Psa 25:21)2.    Kept his mind and eyes toward God (Psa 25:15)

Depended upon God’s faithfulness and God’s direction

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Psalms – TJL Compliation[he shall pluck my feet out of the net] This was David’s

constant faith in God.

A net is the common metaphor for the trap of temptation.

David once again turns to prayer and mentions to the Lord the special burdens that beset him, the dangerous enemies without, and the distressing emotions within

But he wouldn’t mention them to the Lord if he didn’t believe the Lord could help him! What were the enemies that God helped him to conquer? Danger (Ps 25:15)

The enemy had put snares in the path, but David trusted the Lord to protect him

Satan is a destroyer and a murderer and would trap us all if he could, but if we are in God’s will, he can’t harm us

Satan is a tricksterSatan is a liar Jn 8.44; 1Jn1.10; 1Jn 2.4; 1Jn 2.22;

1Jn4.42; 1Jn 5.10Satan is a deceiver 2Jn 1.7

Satan is our accuser Rev 12.10

PRAYER16] Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.[Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me]

David expressed his own weakness in troubles and cares David affirmed God love, strength and power God delivered David out of his troubles and cares

o David trusted, rested, waited, recieved

Twelve Requests of David to God1.    Turn unto me (Psa 25:16).2.    Have mercy on me.3.    Bring me out of distresses (Psa 25:17).4.    Look upon my affliction (Psa 25:18).5.    Look upon my pain.6.    Forgive my sins.7.    Consider my enemies (Psa 25:19).

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Psalms – TJL Compliation8.    Keep my soul (Psa 25:20).9.    Deliver me.10.    Let me not be ashamed.11.    Let integrity preserve me (Psa 25:21).12.    Redeem Israel from trouble (Psa 25:22).

Loneliness (Ps 25:16)Those who have never had to exercise authority and make difficult decisions involving other people sometimes overlook the loneliness of leadership

As we obey the Lord, we sometimes see friends and even family members turn against us, and this is painful

Three of David’s sons-Absalom, Amnon, and Adonijah-turned against him, and so did his close friend and counselor Ahithophel

17] The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.Troubles / Distresses – Physical and EmotionalThe enemies needing to be conquered (the dangerous enemies outside, and the distressing emotions within):

– Danger Ps 25:15– Loneliness Ps 25:16– A broken heart Ps 25:17

– Regrets Ps 25:18– Fear Ps 25:19-20– Despair Ps 25:21-22

A broken heart (Ps 25:17)Enlarged heart physical, mental, soul grief result of worry

If we sit alone and feel sorry for ourselves, we will never grow in the Lord and accomplish greater things for Him

Worry / anxietyMat_6:25  [Luk 12:22/26] "Therefore I say to you, do not worry

about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; [Mt 6:31 / Luk 12:29] nor about your body, what you will put on. [Mt 6:28/31] …

Mat_6:34  Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationSufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Mat_10:19  But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. [Mar 13:11 / Lik 12:11]

For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak;

Luk 12:25-26 NKJV  And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?  (26)  If you then are not able to do the least, why are you anxious for the rest?

Php_4:6  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

Thanksgiving: Expression of Gratitude for what we have rather than complaining about things we do not possess.

Luk 12:31-32 ]Mat 6:33] NKJV  But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.  (32)  "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

2Co 10:3-6 NKJV  For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.  (4)  For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, (5)  casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,   (6)  and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.

Punish disobedience within our own thoughts

Eph 6:10-19 NKJV  Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.   (11)  Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.   (12)  For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.  (13)  Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.  (14)  Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, (15)  and having shod your feet with the preparation of the

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Psalms – TJL Compliationgospel of peace;  (16)  above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.  (17)  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; (18)  praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—  (19)  and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Having: Already in possession of; been givenTaking: Claim, Intentionally put on ones self

Rom 12:1-2 NKJV  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.   (2)  And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

2Co 4:11-18 NKJV  For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.  (12)  So then death is working in us, but life in you.  (13)  And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I BELIEVED AND THEREFORE I SPOKE," we also believe and therefore speak,  (14)  knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present us with you.  (15)  For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.  (16)  Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.  (17)  For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,   (18)  while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationEnlarged trouble will either make us or break us, turn us into giants or crush us into pygmies

God helped David to grow

Psa 4:1  To the Chief Musician. With Stringed Instruments. A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. 

Psa 18:19  He also brought me out into a broad place; [aka:green pasture – Ps 23:2] He delivered me because He delighted in me.  

+ Psa 18:36  You enlarged my path under me, So my feet did not slip.  

God can heal a broken heart if we give Him all the pieces and let Him have His way

18] Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.RegretsAs we have seen from Ps 25:7, David may have had deep regrets because of things he had done in the past, and these regrets were robbing him of peace and joy

Satan is the accuser (Rev 12:10)

Not nly to and before God but to and in us he wants to remind us of our sins, even though the Lord has forgiven them and holds them against us no more (Heb 10:11-18)Rev 12:10  Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, "Now

salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down.  

Heb_7:27  who does not need daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the people's, for this He did once for all when He offered up Himself.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationHeb_9:12  Not with the blood of goats and calves, but

with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption.

Heb_10:10  By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

1Jn 2:1-6 NKJV  My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.  (2)  And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.   (3)  Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. (4)  He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.  (5)  But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.  (6)  He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.

Heb 10:11-18  And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.   (12)  But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God,  (13)  from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool.   (14)  For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.   (15)  But the Holy Spirit also witnesses to us; for after He had said before,   (16)  "THIS IS THE COVENANT THAT I WILL MAKE WITH THEM AFTER THOSE DAYS, SAYS THE LORD: I WILL PUT MY LAWS INTO THEIR HEARTS, AND IN THEIR MINDS I WILL WRITE THEM," (17)  then He adds, "THEIR SINS AND THEIR LAWLESS DEEDS I WILL REMEMBER NO MORE."  (18)  Now where there is remission of these, there is no longer an offering for sin.

Jer 31:31-40  Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah, [Luk 22:20; 1Co 11:25]  (32)  Not according to the covenant which I

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Psalms – TJL Compliationmade with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they broke, although I was their Husband, says the Lord.  [ Hosea 2:7] (33)  But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel: After those days, says the Lord, I will put My law within them, and on their hearts will I write it; and I will be their God, and they will be My people.  (34)  And they will no more teach each man his neighbor and each man his brother, saying, Know the Lord, for they will all know Me [recognize, understand, and be acquainted with Me], from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will [seriously] remember their sin no more. [Heb 8:8-12; Heb 10:16-17]  (35)  Thus says the Lord, Who gives the sun for a light by day and the fixed order of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, Who stirs up the sea's roaring billows or stills the waves when they roar--the Lord of hosts is His name:

Deepest manmade bore hole = 40,000 feet deep in Russian Siberia

Earth’s mantle = 3 - 25 miles thickEarth’s radius = 3,500 - 4,000 miles

Universe observable distance from Earth ~ 46 billion light years (92 billion light years diameter assuming Earth is at or near the center)

  (36)   If these ordinances [of fixed order] depart from before Me, says the Lord, then the posterity of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before Me throughout the ages.  (37)  Thus says the Lord: If the heavens above can be measured and the foundations of the earth searched out beneath, then I will cast off all the offspring of Israel for all that they have done, says the Lord.  (38)  Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when the city [of Jerusalem] shall be built [again] for the Lord from the Tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate.  (39)  And the measuring line shall go out farther straight onward to the hill Gareb and shall then turn to Goah [exact location unknown].  (40)  And the whole valley [Hinnom] of the dead bodies and

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Psalms – TJL Compliation[the hill] of the ashes [long dumped there from the temple sacrifices], and all the fields as far as the brook Kidron, to the corner of the Horse Gate toward the east, shall be holy to the Lord. It [the city] shall not be plucked up or overthrown any more to the end of the age. [Zec 14:10-11]

The basis of a quarrel is always within ourselves; me, my opinion, may rights, etc.

When selfishness is removed there is nothing to prevent our full enjoyment of communion with God.

19] Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.1Jn 3:13-24 NKJV  Do not marvel, my brethren, if the world hates

you.  (14)  We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death.   (15)  Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.  (16)  By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.  (17)  But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?  (18)  My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.   (19)  And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him.  (20)  For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things.   (21)  Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God.  (22)  And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.   (23)  And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment.   (24)  Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.

Rom 12:14-18 NKJV  Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.  (15)  Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.  (16)  Be of the same mind toward one

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Psalms – TJL Compliationanother. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.  (17)  Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.  (18)  If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

(Heb 12:14 NKJV)  Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:

Rom 12:19-21 NKJV  Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord.   (20)  Therefore "IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM; IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING YOU WILL HEAP COALS OF FIRE ON HIS HEAD."  (21)  Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. [Deut 32:35]

(Pro 3:30 NKJV)  Do not strive with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm.

(Pro 17:14 NKJV)  The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.

(Pro 16:7 NKJV)  When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

1 Sa 24 David could have killed Saul but did not. cuts the hen of Saul’s robe – felt guilt over it

1Th 5:12-24 NKJV  And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,  (13)  and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.   (14)  Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.   (15)  See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.   (16)  Rejoice always, (17)  pray without ceasing,  (18)  in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (19)  Do not quench the Spirit.   (20)  Do not despise prophecies.   (21)  Test all things; hold fast what is good. (22)  Abstain from every form of evil.   (23)  Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless

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Psalms – TJL Compliationat the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.   (24)  He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.

Psa 57:1-11 NKJV  To the Chief Musician. Set to "Do Not Destroy." a Michtam of David When He Fled from Saul into the Cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, Until these calamities have passed by.   (2)  I will cry out to God Most High, To God who performs all things for me.  (3)  He shall send from heaven and save me; He reproaches the one who would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth His mercy and His truth.   (4)  My soul is among lions; I lie among the sons of men Who are set on fire, Whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.  (5)  Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth.   (6)  They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They have dug a pit before me; Into the midst of it they themselves have fallen. Selah  (7)  My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise.   (8)  Awake, my glory! Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn.  (9)  I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing to You among the nations.   (10)  For Your mercy reaches unto the heavens, And Your truth unto the clouds.  (11)  Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth.

20] O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.Fear (Ps 25:19-20)We don’t know what the specific situation was, but whatever it was, David feared for his life

But, even more, he feared that he would fail and bring disgrace to the name of the God he loved

+ 1Jn 2:28  And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. 

David’s enemies were increasing and so was his fear, but he trusted the Lord to take care of both

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(Joh 16:33 NKJV)  These things I have spoken to you, that in

Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."

(1Jn 4:4 NKJV)  You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

(1Jn 5:4 NKJV)  For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.

21] Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

Integrity: consistently upright

No compromise – Stand fast – Hold on – Complete blamelessness

“I wait on you” also means “I hope in you”

To lose hope is to surrender the future to the enemy, and that only destroys the meaning of the present

David was a man of integrity (Ps 25:7:8; Ps 26:1; Ps 26:11; Ps 41:12; Ps 78:72); he was wholehearted in his obedience to the Lord

1Sa 13:14  But now your [Saul’s] kingdom shall not continue. The LORD has sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and the LORD has commanded him to be commander over His people, because you have not kept what the LORD commanded you." 

Act 13:22-23 NKJV  And when He had removed him, He raised up for them David as king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, 'I HAVE FOUND DAVID THE SON OF JESSE, A MAN AFTER MY OWN HEART, WHO WILL DO ALL MY WILL.'   (23)  From this man's seed, according to the promise, God raised up for Israel a Savior—Jesus—

1Ki 15:4-5 NKJV  Nevertheless for David's sake the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem, by

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Psalms – TJL Compliationsetting up his son after him and by establishing Jerusalem;  (5)  because David did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, and had not turned aside from anything that He commanded him all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.

(Psa 26:1)  A Psalm of David. Vindicate me, O LORD, For I have walked in my integrity. I have also trusted in the LORD; I shall not slip.

(Psa 26:11)  But as for me, I will walk in my integrity; Redeem me and be merciful to me.

(Psa 41:12)  As for me, You uphold me in my integrity, And set me before Your face forever.

(Psa 78:72)  So he [David] shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.

Whatever lies the enemy was spreading about him, David knew that the Lord saw his heart and approved of his character

22] Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.

In form Psalm 25 is a broken acrostic in Hebrew Two letters are missing;

one is re-established only by altering the punctuation of the Hebrew text as we have received it.

Ps 25:22 breaks away from the acrostic pattern… Ps 25:22, referring to Israel, lies outside the scheme altogether

The prayer in Ps 25:22 may have been added so the psalm could be used in public worship, but it expresses a basic truth:

We are never alone in our trials, for as members of God’s believing community, we have encouragement from one another

Our brothers and sisters around the world are also suffering trials so we are not alone

1Pe 5:9  Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 

David survived his trials and was able to write

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Psalms – TJL CompliationPsalm 26:12: “My feet stand on level ground; in the great

assembly I will praise the LORD” (NIv)

Follow his example!

Daniel 9: Prayer of national intercession by Daniel for Israel’s sin

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Psalms – TJL CompliationDaniel 93 I turned to the Lord God

I gave my attention to the Lord GodI sought Him by prayer and supplicationsI pleaded with Him in prayer and fasting. In mourning I wore rough burlap and sprinkled myself with ashes.

4 I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed:

O Lord, You are a great and awesome God! You always fulfill Your covenantYou always keep Your promises of unfailing love to those who love You

To those who show their love for you by obeying Your commands.

5 We have sinnedWe have committed iniquity, We have done wickedly, We have rebelled, We have scorned Your commands and regulations. We have turned aside from your laws and teachings.

6 We have refused to listen to and ignored Your servants the prophets, who spoke on Your authority, in Your name

to our leaders and those in authority and to our parents and ancestors and to us, all the people of the land.

7 O Lord, You are righteous, righteousness belongs to You,but as You see, today, our faces are covered with shame.

because of our disloyalty and because of our unfaithfulness to you, because of the faithless deeds we have committed against

You.

O Lord, this is true of all of us, the people of our community,our county, our state and all throughout our land,

whether they are near and far, wherever You have placed us.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation8 O LORD, both we and our leaders, and our ancestors are

covered with shame. Openly, Clearly this shame belongs to us

because we have sinned against You.

9 But you O Lord our God are merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against You.

10 We have not honored or obeyed You as the LORD our God,

We have rejected and compromised your teachingsWe have not followed the instructions You set before us in

Your WordWe have not listened to those of Your servants

that You sent to speak in Your name those who You sent to deliver Your message to us.

11 Our whole nation has transgressed Your LawWe have disobeyed Your instructionWe have turned away, refusing to listen to Your voiceWe have gone our own way We have stubbornly refused to obey your commands.

For this reason the curse has poured out on us, The warning promise that is written in Your word

because we have sinned against You.

12 You have kept Your word and You have done to us and our rulers exactly as You warned in

your Word You warned us and our leaders

that we would suffer great clamity if we abandoned Your way.

Never has there been such disasters as are beginning to happen in the world today. 13 Just as it is written in Your Word,

all this has come upon us,

Even so we have not sought Your favor and mercyby turning from our sins andgiving attention to understand and to do the truth of the LORD our God.

14 The Lord has seen our evil choices and has allowed this situation to come upon us.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationIn this God is still righteous in all His works which He does.

Because we deserved it, We have not obeyed His voiceWe have not acknowledged Him as Lord God in all our ways.

15 And now, O Lord our God, You have brought lasting honor to Your name

by often and repeatedly in the past With Your miraculous mighty hand

You have saved and kept and delivered us from our enemies and those who have set themselves against us.

Father, as it is today; we have sinned; we have done evil, we had acted wickedly.

16 O Lord, I pray to You, according to all Your righteousness and great mercy,

turn Your anger and fury away from our land For because of our sins and of our fathers' iniquities,

our land, our leaders, andour people and our judgmentsEven those who are called by Your name

have become objects of scorn and ridicule to our neighbors and throughout the World.

17 Our Lord and God, Hear the prayer of Your servants, Hear our cry to You

Father turn Your face once again to shine upon Your servantsShine the light of your truth on those who have been desolate

Father do this for Your name's sake. To bring glory and honor to You.To use us to draw all men to You.

18 O my God, bow down Your ear and hear;open Your eyes

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Psalms – TJL CompliationSee how Your people—those that bear Your name—

are in ruins.

We do not ask this due to our righteousness, but because of Your great mercies.

19 O Lord, hear. O Lord, forgive. O Lord, listen and act!

For Your own sake, do not delay, O my God, for Your people and Your city who bear Your name.Who carry your reputation around the earth.

20 I went on praying and confessing my sin and the sin of my people,

pleading with the LORD my God for His people, for His city Jerusalem, His holy mountain for His Holy Name.

2Ch 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive

their sin, and will heal their land.

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PSALM 26

Psa 26:1-12 ESV

VINDICATE ME1 Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my

integrity, and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.

EXAMINE ME2 Prove me, O LORD, and try me; test my heart and my mind.3 For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in

your faithfulness.4 I do not sit with men of falsehood, nor do I consort with

hypocrites.5 I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the

wicked.6 I wash my hands in innocence and go around your altar, O

LORD,7 proclaiming thanksgiving aloud, and telling all your

wondrous deeds.8 O LORD, I love the habitation of your house and the place

where your glory dwells.

REDEEM ME9 Do not sweep my soul away with sinners, nor my life with

bloodthirsty men,10 in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands

are full of bribes.11 But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; redeem me, and

be gracious to me.12 My foot stands on level ground; in the great assembly I

will bless the LORD.

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Psa 26:1-12 ISV

VINDICATE ME1 Davidic. Vindicate me, LORD, because I have walked in

integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.

EXAMINE ME2 Examine me, LORD, and inspect me! Test my heart and

mind.3 For your gracious love precedes me, and I continually walk

according to your truth.4 I do not sit with those committed to what is false, nor do I

travel with hypocrites.5 I hate the company of those who practice evil, nor do I sit

with the wicked.6 I wash my hands innocently. I go around your altar, LORD,7 so I may praise you loudly with thanksgiving and declare

all your wondrous acts.8 LORD, I love the dwelling place that is your house, the

place where your glory resides.

REDEEM ME9 Do not group me with sinners, nor include me with men

who shed blood.10 Their hands are filled with wicked schemes, and their

right hands with bribes.11 But as for me, I walk in my integrity. Redeem me and be

gracious to me!12 My feet stand on level ground; among the worshipping

congregations I will bless the LORD.

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The Book of Psalms: Psalm 26No time in the life of David clearly presents itself as an occasion for this passage.

Psalm 26 is a strong affirmation of integrity and a prayer that God would recognize it.

The psalm is similar in many ways to Psalm 25, but Psalm 26 does not include a prayer for pardon.

The psalmist here declared that he kept separate from sinners and identified himself with the worship of the Lord.

On the basis of this, he prayed with confidence that the Lord would spare him from a fate like that of sinners.

Psalm 26 Psalms 26; 27; and 28 reveal David’s love for God’s sanctuary (Ps 26:6-8; Ps 27:4-7; Ps 28:2), which in David’s day was the tabernacle on Mount Zion.

(Psa 26:6)  I will wash my hands in innocence; So I will go about Your altar, O LORD, (7)  That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, And tell of all Your wondrous works. (8)  LORD, I have loved the habitation of Your house, And the place where Your glory dwells.

(Psa 27:4)  One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple. (5)  For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock. (6)  And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me; Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD. (7)  Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice! Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

(Psa 28:2)  Hear the voice of my supplications When I cry to You, When I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary.

God didn’t permit David to build the temple (2 Sam. 7:5-17), but He did give him the plans for the temple and helped him

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Psalms – TJL Compliationaccumulate from the spoils of battle great wealth to provide material for constructing the temple (1 Chron. 22; 28-29).

Not all who gathered to worship at the sanctuary were sincere in their walk or their worship, and some of them were openly disobedient and spread lies about the king.

It was this situation that led to the writing of this psalm. In it, David makes three requests of the Lord.

Three Sections of Ps 26• Vindicate me Ps 26:1

1.    Judge me (Psa 26:1).• Examine me Ps 26:2-8

2.    Examine me (Psa 26:2).3.    Prove me.4.    Try my reins (feelings).5.    Try my heart.

• Redeem me Ps 26:9-126.    Gather not my life with sinners (Psa 26:9).7.    Gather not my life with bloody men.8.    Redeem me (Psa 26:11).9.    Be merciful to me.

[A Psalm of David.]1] Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.VindIcate Me H8199 shaphatשפט

judge, govern, vindicate, punishact as law-giver or judge or governor (of God, man)to rule, govern, judgeto decide controversy for the innocent party

1Co 3:13; Ps 139:24[Judge me, O LORD] “Vindicate” means “give me justice,

defend my reputation.” Pass sentence

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(Psa 7:8)  The LORD shall judge the peoples; Judge me, O

LORD, according to my righteousness, And according to my integrity within me.

(Psa 35:24)  Vindicate me, O LORD my God, according to Your righteousness; And let them not rejoice over me.

(Psa 43:1)  Vindicate me, O God, And plead my cause against an ungodly nation; Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man! 

Thankfully we are not judged when we come to the Lord personally acknowledging He is the Son of God who gave Himself, paid our debt for our sins clothing Himself in flesh, dying and rising again from death to be our eternally living Lord.

But, once we are in Him we are responsible for our behavior, words and deeds. These will be judged, our eternal rewards are based upon them…

Joh 1:12 AMPC  But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the authority (power, privilege, right) to become the children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name--[Isa_56:5] 

Rom 3:21-24 AMPC  But now the righteousness of God has been revealed independently and altogether apart from the Law, although actually it is attested by the Law and the Prophets, (22)  Namely, the righteousness of God which comes by believing with personal trust and confident reliance on Jesus Christ (the Messiah). [And it is meant] for all who believe. For there is no distinction,   (23)  Since all have sinned and are falling short of the honor and glory which God bestows and receives.   (24)  [All] are justified and made upright and in right standing with God, freely and gratuitously by His grace (His unmerited favor and mercy), through the redemption which is [provided] in Christ Jesus,

Rom 5:6-11 AMPC  While we were yet in weakness [powerless to help ourselves], at the fitting time Christ died for (in behalf of) the ungodly.   (7)  Now it is an extraordinary thing for one to give his life even for an upright man, though perhaps for a noble and lovable and generous benefactor someone might even dare to die.   (8)  But God shows and clearly proves His [own] love for us by the fact that while we were still sinners,

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Psalms – TJL CompliationChrist (the Messiah, the Anointed One) died for us.   (9)  Therefore, since we are now justified (acquitted, made righteous, and brought into right relationship with God) by Christ's blood, how much more [certain is it that] we shall be saved by Him from the indignation and wrath of God.  (10)  For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, it is much more [certain], now that we are reconciled, that we shall be saved (daily delivered from sin's dominion) through His [resurrection] life.   (11)  Not only so, but we also rejoice and exultingly glory in God [in His love and perfection] through our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom we have now received and enjoy [our] reconciliation. [Jer_9:24-25]

Jer 9:24-26 NKJV  But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight," says the LORD.  (25)  "Behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "that I will punish all who are circumcised with the uncircumcised— (26)  Egypt, Judah, Edom, the people of Ammon, Moab, and all who are in the farthest corners, who dwell in the wilderness. For all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart."

Rom 6:22-23 AMPC  But now since you have been set free from sin and have become the slaves of God, you have your present reward in holiness and its end is eternal life.   (23)  For the wages which sin pays is death, but the [bountiful] free gift of God is eternal life through (in union with) Jesus Christ our Lord.

1Co_6:20  For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

1Co_7:23  Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.

2Co 5:14-21 AMPC  For the love of Christ controls and urges and impels us, because we are of the opinion and conviction that [if] One died for all, then all died;   (15)  And He died for all, so that all those who live might live no longer to and for themselves, but to and for Him Who died and was raised again for their sake.  (16)  Consequently, from now on we

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Psalms – TJL Compliationestimate and regard no one from a [purely] human point of view [in terms of natural standards of value]. [No] even though we once did estimate Christ from a human viewpoint and as a man, yet now [we have such knowledge of Him that] we know Him no longer [in terms of the flesh].   (17)  Therefore if any person is [ingrafted] in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come!  (18)  But all things are from God, Who through Jesus Christ reconciled us to Himself [received us into favor, brought us into harmony with Himself] and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation [that by word and deed we might aim to bring others into harmony with Him].   (19)  It was God [personally present] in Christ, reconciling and restoring the world to favor with Himself, not counting up and holding against [men] their trespasses [but cancelling them], and committing to us the message of reconciliation (of the restoration to favor).   (20)  So we are Christ's ambassadors, God making His appeal as it were through us. We [as Christ's personal representatives] beg you for His sake to lay hold of the divine favor [now offered you] and be reconciled to God. (21)  For our sake He made Christ [virtually] to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in and through Him we might become [endued with, viewed as being in, and examples of] the righteousness of God [what we ought to be, approved and acceptable and in right relationship with Him, by His goodness].

Eph 2:8-10 AMPC  For it is by free grace (God's unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ's salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your own doing, it came not through your own striving], but it is the gift of God;  (9)  Not because of works [not the fulfillment of the Law's demands], lest any man should boast. [It is not the result of what anyone can possibly do, so no one can pride himself in it or take glory to himself.]   (10)  For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of

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1Co 3:11-17 AMPC  For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is [already] laid, which is Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).   (12)  But if anyone builds upon the Foundation, whether it be with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw,  (13)  The work of each [one] will become [plainly, openly] known (shown for what it is); for the day [of Christ] will disclose and declare it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test and critically appraise the character and worth of the work each person has done.  (14)  If the work which any person has built on this Foundation [any product of his efforts whatever] survives [this test], he will get his reward.  (15)  But if any person's work is burned up [under the test], he will suffer the loss [of it all, losing his reward], though he himself will be saved, but only as [one who has passed] through fire. [Job_23:10]  (16)  Do you not discern and understand that you [the whole church at Corinth] are God's temple (His sanctuary), and that God's Spirit has His permanent dwelling in you [to be at home in you, collectively as a church and also individually]?  (17)  If anyone does hurt to God's temple or corrupts it [with false doctrines] or destroys it, God will do hurt to him and bring him to the corruption of death and destroy him. For the temple of God is holy (sacred to Him) and that [temple] you [the believing church and its individual believers] are.

Luk_9:23 AMPC And He said to all, If any person wills to come after Me, let him deny himself [disown himself, forget, lose sight of himself and his own interests, refuse and give up himself] and take up his cross daily and follow Me [cleave steadfastly to Me, conform wholly to My example in living and, if need be, in dying also].

David the king was a godly man, but not every judge and official in the government was walking with the Lord.

Perhaps all of this occurred at the time when Absalom was trying to seize the throne by spreading lies about his father (see 2 Sam. 13-15).

o Absalom’s Crime, Banishment, and Return, 2Sa_13:1-39; 2Sa_14:1-33

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Psalms – TJL Compliationo Absalom’s Rebellion and Death, 2 Sa 15-18

David would see these deceitful men (phony tricksters, hypocrites) at the tabernacle altar, bringing their offerings, and it deeply grieved him.

(Psa 119:28)  My soul melts from heaviness; Strengthen me according to Your word. [ your spoken word, your promises ]

(Psa 119:115)  Depart from me, you evildoers, For I will keep the commandments of my God!

(Psa 119:136)  Rivers of water run down from my eyes, Because men do not keep Your law.

(Psa 119:150)  They draw near who follow after wickedness; They are far from Your law.

(Psa 119:158)  I see the treacherous, and am disgusted, Because they do not keep Your word.

Throughout the history of both Israel and the church, there was a “congregation of evildoers” (Ps 26:5; Ps 50:16-

21) along with the congregation of true worshippers (Ps 26:12),

the tares among the wheat (Mat 13:24-30, Mat 13:36-41), and wolves in sheep’s clothing (Mat 7:15; Acts 20:26-31).

(Psa 26:5)  I have hated the assembly of evildoers, And will not sit with the wicked.

(Psa 50:16)  But to the wicked God says: "What right have you to declare My statutes, Or take My covenant in your mouth,

(17)  Seeing you hate instruction And cast My words behind you?

(18)  When you saw a thief, you consented with him, And have been a partaker with adulterers.

(19)  You give your mouth to evil, And your tongue frames deceit.

(20)  You sit and speak against your brother; You slander your own mother's son.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(21)  These things you have done, and I kept silent; You

thought that I was altogether like you; But I will rebuke you, And set them in order before your eyes.

(22)  "Now consider this, you who forget God, Lest I tear you in pieces, And there be none to deliver: (23)  Whoever offers praise glorifies Me;

And to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God." 

(Psa 26:12)  My foot stands in an even place [level place standing upright] ; In the congregations I will bless the LORD.

(Mat 13:24-30, 36-43) Another parable He put forth to them, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field;   (25)  but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way.  (26)  But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared.  (27)  So the servants of the owner came and said to him, 'Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?'   (28)  He said to them, 'An enemy has done this.' The servants said to him, 'Do you want us then to go and gather them up?'   (29)  But he said, 'No, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them.  (30)  Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, "First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn." ' "  ….  

(36)  Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, "Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field."   (37)  He answered and said to them: "He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.  (38)  The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom, but the tares are the sons of the wicked one.  (39)  The enemy who sowed them is the devil, the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels.   (40)  Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age.  (41)  The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness,  (42)  and will

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Psalms – TJL Compliationcast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.   (43)  Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!

(Mat 7:15)  "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

(Act 20:26)  Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. (27)  For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. (28)  Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. (29)  For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. (30)  Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. (31)  Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.

Luk_6:43  For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 44  For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.

David was a man of integrity (Ps 7:8; 25:21; 41:12; 78:72), a fact that was affirmed by the Lord Himself (1 Kings 9:4-5).

(Psa 7:8)  The LORD shall judge the peoples; Judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, And according to my integrity within me.

(Psa 25:21)  Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait for You.

(Psa 41:12)  As for me, You uphold me in my integrity, And set me before Your face forever.

(Psa 78:72)  So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(1Ki 9:4)  God to Solomon Now if you walk before Me as

your father David walked, in integrity of heart and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments, (5)  then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, as I promised David your father, saying, 'You shall not fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.'

The enemies who were slandering David are described in Ps 26:4-5 and 9-10.

They were deceitful and wicked evildoers, sinners who schemed to rob others and even accepted, murdering those who stood in their way.

Amo 5:12  For I know your manifold transgressions And your mighty sins: Afflicting the just and taking bribes; Diverting the poor from justice at the gate. 

The people attacking him were “dissemblers” (Ps 26:4) or “hypocrites,” play-actors who wore masks to cover up their evil character.

Integrity means wholeness of character, an undivided mind and heart, completely devoted to the Lord.

H8537 תם tom completeness, completeness, fulness, innocence, simplicity, integrity

Failing to compromise, not wavering from righteousness

Without wavering, David stood for what was right, but double- minded people are unstable in all their ways (James 1:8).

Jas 1:2-8  My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,   (3)  knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.  (4)  But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.  (5)  If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.  (6)  But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.  (7)  For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;   (8)  he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationHis life revealed a balance of faith (“I have trusted”) and works (“I have walked”), as commanded in James 2:14-26.

Jas 2:14-26  What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?  (15)  If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food,  (16)  and one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled," but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? (17)  Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.  (18)  But someone will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.   (19)  You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!   (20)  But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?  (21)  Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar?  (22)  Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect?  (23)  And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS ACCOUNTED TO HIM FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS." [Gen 15:6; 2Ch 20:7; Isa 41:8]  And he was called the friend of God.  (24)  You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.   (25)  Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way?  (26)  For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

When your character and conduct are attacked, it isn’t wrong to or to ask the Lord to vindicate you as you vindicate yourself based on your integrity – unwavering, uncompromising uprightness, as Paul did (2 Cor 10-12),

We aren’t just defending ourselves; we’re defending the name of the Lord whom we serve.

Our vindication is “for his name’s sake” (Ps 23:3; Ps 25:11).

(Psa 23:3)  He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(Psa 25:11)  For Your name's sake, O LORD, Pardon my

iniquity, for it is great.

We are His body – hands, feet and mouth on this EarthWe are His ambassadors in this life

[I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide]

David ’s Tenfold Testimony 1.    I have walked in integrity (Psa 26:1).2.    Trusted in the Lord.3.    I will not slide.4.    I have kept Your lovingkindness before me (Psa 26:3).5.    Walked in Your truth.6.    Not sat with vain persons (Psa 26:4).7.    Hated evildoers (Psa 26:5).8.    Loved the habitation of Your house (Psa 26:8).9.    Loved the place of Your honor.10.    My foot stands in an even place (Psa 26:12).

2] Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.

ExamIne Me (Ps 26:2-8). As with David’s words in Ps 18:20-24, this is not an expression of self- righteousness (see Luke 18:9-14), but rather the honest testimony of a real man of God.

(Psa 18:20)  The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands He has recompensed me. (21)  For I have kept the ways of the LORD, And have not wickedly departed from my God. (22)  For all His judgments were before me, And I did not put away His statutes from me. (23)  I was also blameless before Him, And I kept myself from my iniquity. (24)  Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands in His sight.

(Luk 18:9)  Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(10)  "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. (11)  The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. (12)  I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.' (13)  And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' (14)  I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

The words translated “examine” and “try” refers to the testing of metals to determine their true value and also to remove the dross.

Test, Prove, Examine for toughness, strength, purity

Examine / prove me(Psa 12:6)  The words of the LORD are pure words, Like

silver tried in a furnace of earth, Purified seven times.

(Psa 7:9)  Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, But establish the just; For the righteous God tests the hearts and minds.

(Psa 17:3)  You have tested my heart; You have visited me in the night; You have tried me and have found nothing; I have purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.

(Psa 66:10)  For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us as silver is refined.

(Psa 139:23)  Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; ( 24 )   And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting.

(Jer 12:3)  But You, O LORD, know me; You have seen me, And You have tested my heart toward You….

(Job 13:23)  How many are my iniquities and sins? Make me know my transgression and my sin.

(Jer 17:10)  I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(Jer 20:12)  But, O LORD of hosts, You who test the

righteous, And see the mind and heart, Let me see Your vengeance on them; For I have pleaded my cause before You.

(Gen 22:1)  Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am."

(Zec 13:9.)  I will bring the one-third through the fire, Will refine them as silver is refined, And test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, And I will answer them. I will say, 'This is My people'; And each one will say, 'The LORD is my God.' "

(Mal 3:3.)  He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, And purge them as gold and silver, That they may offer to the LORD An offering in righteousness.

[reins and my heart] is “kidneys and heart” in the original An idiom for thoughts, passions, desires and decisions

“reins” [kidneys] H3629 כליה kilyah = the seat of emotions and affections; heart the place of moral decision.

“Heart and mind” H3820 לב leb = the place of decision.

Heart refers to the inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding, decisions

The seat of moral character, the seat of appetites, the seat of courage

inner part, midst,the soul - the mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memoryinclination, resolution, determination (of will)conscience

(Psa 139:23)  Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties;

Php 4:4-9 NKJV  Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!   (5)  Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.  (6)  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving,

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Psalms – TJL Compliationlet your requests be made known to God;  (7)  and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.  (8)  Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.   (9)  The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

(Rev 2:23) To Thyatira I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works.

which searcheth. Gr. ereunaō (S# G2045, Joh_5:39). FS22C2, +Gen_3:9, The Greek for searcheth expresses an accurate following up of all tracks and windings (JFB). Gen_31:35, +*1Sa_16:7, %*1Ki_8:39; 1Ki_14:5-6; 1Ki_20:6, 2Ki_5:25-26; **2Ki_6:12; 2Ki_8:11-12, +*1Ch_28:9; 1Ch_29:17, 2Ch_6:30, >Psa_7:9; Psa_26:2; Psa_44:21; Psa_139:1, Pro_20:27, %Jer_4:16; %Jer_4:17; Jer_11:20; +*>Jer_17:10; Jer_20:12, *Dan_2:28; *Dan_2:29, Mal_3:2, Mat_6:4; Mat_22:11, +*Joh_2:24; +*Joh_2:25; Joh_4:19; +*Joh_5:39; Joh_7:52; +*Joh_21:17, Act_1:24; Act_5:4, +*Rom_8:27, 1Co_2:10, 2Co_11:11, +*Heb_4:13, +*1Pe_1:11.

the reins. or, minds. FS121I1, +Gen_3:7, The "reins" are the seat of the desires (JFB). Psa_7:9; Psa_16:7, Jer_11:20; Jer_20:12.

and hearts. The "heart" is the seat of the thoughts (see JFB). Deu_8:2, Jos_22:22, Jdg_3:1, 1Sa_2:3; +*1Sa_16:7, 2Sa_7:20, *1Ki_8:39, 1Ch_17:18, Job_11:11; Job_24:23, *Psa_66:18; +*Psa_119:168, Pro_5:21; *Pro_15:11; Pro_16:2; Pro_17:3; Pro_21:2; Pro_24:12, *Isa_29:15, Jer_17:10; Jer_20:12, *Eze_11:5, *Zep_1:12, Mat_9:4; Mat_12:25; Mat_16:8; Mat_18:35; Mat_22:18; Mat_26:21, Mar_2:8; Mar_8:17; Mar_9:33; Mar_12:15, Luk_5:22; Luk_6:8;

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Psalms – TJL CompliationLuk_9:47; Luk_11:17; Luk_16:15, Joh_4:16; Joh_5:19; Joh_5:42; Joh_6:61; Joh_13:18; Joh_16:19; Joh_21:15; +Joh_21:17, Act_8:21; Act_15:8, +Rom_8:27, 2Co_11:11, 1Th_2:4, Heb_4:12, 1Jn_3:20.

3] For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.4] I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.not sat. T122. Psa_26:5; *Psa_1:1; +*Psa_101:3; Psa_101:7;

+**Psa_119:63; Psa_119:115; Psa_139:19; *Pro_1:10-16; Pro_1:18; Pro_4:14-17; Pro_7:24-27; Pro_9:6; Pro_12:11; *Pro_13:20; *Pro_14:7; *Pro_22:24; *Pro_22:25; Pro_24:1-2; Pro_24:21; Pro_28:7; Pro_28:19; Pro_29:3; Jer_15:17; *1Co_15:33; **2Co_6:17.

(1Co 15:33 NKJV)  Do not be deceived: "Evil company corrupts good habits."

(2Co 6:17. NKJV)  Therefore "COME OUT FROM AMONG THEM AND BE SEPARATE, SAYS THE LORD. DO NOT TOUCH WHAT IS UNCLEAN, AND I WILL RECEIVE YOU."

(Psa 1:1 NKJV)  Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;

(Psa 101:3 NKJV)  I will set nothing wicked before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; It shall not cling to me.

(Psa 101:7 NKJV)  He who works deceit shall not dwell within my house; He who tells lies shall not continue in my presence.

(Psa 119:63 NKJV)  I am a companion of all who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts.

(Pro 1:10 NKJV)  My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent. (11)  If they say, "Come with us, Let us lie in wait to shed blood; Let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; (12)  Let us swallow them alive like Sheol, And

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Psalms – TJL Compliationwhole, like those who go down to the Pit; (13)  We shall find all kinds of precious possessions, We shall fill our houses with spoil; (14)  Cast in your lot among us, Let us all have one purse"— (15)  My son, do not walk in the way with them, Keep your foot from their path; (16)  For their feet run to evil, And they make haste to shed blood.

(Pro 4:14 NKJV)  Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not walk in the way of evil. (15)  Avoid it, do not travel on it; Turn away from it and pass on.

(Pro 9:6 NKJV)  Forsake foolishness and live, And go in the way of understanding.

(Pro 12:11 NKJV)  He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.

(Pro 13:20 NKJV)  He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.

(Pro 14:7 NKJV)  Go from the presence of a foolish man, When you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

(Pro 22:24 NKJV)  Make no friendship with an angry man, And with a furious man do not go, (25)  Lest you learn his ways And set a snare for your soul.

(Pro 24:1 NKJV)  Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; (2)  For their heart devises violence, And their lips talk of troublemaking.

(Pro 24:21 NKJV)  My son, fear the LORD and the king; Do not associate with those given to change;

(Pro 28:7 NKJV)  Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.

(Jer 15:17 NKJV)  I did not sit in the assembly of the mockers, Nor did I rejoice; I sat alone because of Your hand, For You have filled me with indignation.

with vain persons. Psa_24:4; 2Ch_13:7; +*2Co_6:14.Proud, empty, without substance, unproductive, false, worthless

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(2Co 6:14 NKJV)  Do not be unequally yoked together with

unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?

(Psa 24:4 NKJV)  He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully.

(2Ch 13:7 NKJV)  Then worthless rogues gathered to him, [Jeroboam] and strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young and inexperienced and could not withstand them.

[neither will I go in with dissemblers] Tricksters, hiders, concealers

David’s life was motivated and controlled by God’s love and truth (faithfulness)

(Psa 6:4)  Return, O LORD, deliver me! Oh, save me for Your mercies' sake!

(Psa 25:5)  Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day. (6)  Remember, O LORD, Your tender mercies and Your lovingkindnesses, For they are from of old. (7)  Do not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions; According to Your mercy remember me, For Your goodness' sake, O LORD.

(Psa 25:10)  All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth, To such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.

(Psa 40:10)  I have not hidden Your righteousness within my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation; I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth From the great assembly.

(Psa 57:3)  He shall send from heaven and save me; He reproaches the one who would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth His mercy and His truth.

(Psa 34:6)  This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationPoor H6041 עני ‛anıy poor, afflicted, humble,

wretched, Need, and weak, afflicted, lowly

neither will I go in. won’t seek them out

(Psa 141:4)  Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, To practice wicked works With men who work iniquity; And do not let me eat of their delicacies.

(Pro 1:15)  My son, do not walk in the way with them, Keep your foot from their path;

(Pro 2:12)  To deliver you from the way of evil, From the man who speaks perverse things,

(Pro 4:14)  Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not walk in the way of evil.

(Jer 16:8)  Also you shall not go into the house of feasting to sit with them, to eat and drink."

(Mat 15:14)  Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind leads the blind, both will fall into a ditch."

(Eph 5:11)  And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.

(2Ch 19:2)  And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to King Jehoshaphat, "Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Therefore the wrath of the LORD is upon you.

with dissemblers. Tricksters, hiders, concealers

Psa 29:1-2  A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O you mighty ones, Give unto the LORD glory and strength.   (2)  Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

Have no fellowship with them. Gr. sunkoinōneō (S# G4790). (1Co 5:9)  I wrote to you in my epistle not to keep company

with sexually immoral people. (10)  Yet I certainly did not mean with the sexually immoral people of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or idolaters, since then you would need to go out of the world. ( 11 )   But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone

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Psalms – TJL Compliationnamed a brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner—not even to eat with such a person.

(1Co 10:20)  Rather, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice they sacrifice to demons and not to God, and I do not want you to have fellowship with demons. (21)  You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the Lord's table and of the table of demons.

2Co 6:16  What agreement [can there be between] a temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God; even as God said, I will dwell in and with and among them and will walk in and with and among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. [Exo_25:8; Exo_29:45; Lev_26:12; Jer_31:1; Eze_37:27] 17  So, come out from among [unbelievers], and separate (sever) yourselves from them, says the Lord, and touch not [any] unclean thing; then I will receive you kindly and treat you with favor, [Isa_52:11] 18  And I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty. [Isa_43:6; Hos_1:10] 

(Eph 5:7)  Therefore do not be partakers with them.

(Mat 15:14)  Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind leads the blind, both will fall into a ditch." [Pharisees – cf Wheat / Tares Mat 13:24>; Mat 13:36> ]

(Mat 18:17)  And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.

(Luk 15:15)  Prodigal son…

(Rom 16:17)  Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.

(2Th 3:6)  But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother

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Psalms – TJL Compliationwho walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.

(2Th 3:14)  And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed.

(1Ti 5:22)  Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people's sins; keep yourself pure.

(1Ti 6:5)  useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.

(2Ti 3:5)  having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!

(2Jn 1:10)  If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; (11)  for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.

(Rev 18:4)  And I heard another voice from heaven saying, "Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues.

The Lord was faithful to His covenant, and David was faithful to the Lord.

Though David occasionally fell, as we all do, the habitual bent of his life was toward the Lord and His Word.

2Sa 24:10> Numbering Israel – Bathsheba/Uriah – his Children; 1Sa 13:14; 1Kg 15:4-5

David ’s eightfold vow: I will 1.    Not go with dissemblers (hypocrites).2.    Not sit with the wicked (Psa 26:5).3.    Wash my hands in innocency (Psa 26:6).4.    Compass Your altar.5.    Give thanks with my voice (Psa 26:7).6.    Tell Your wondrous works.7.    Walk in my integrity (Psa 26:11).8.    Bless You in the congregations (Psa 26:12).

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Psalms – TJL Compliation5] I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.

As Psalm 1 put it, “ Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful “

He refused to have fellowship with the hypocrites in the congregation, the “men of vanity, nothingness” who pretended to worship the Lord and keep His covenant.

This doesn’t imply that he was isolated from the real world (1 Cor. 5:10), but rather that he didn’t allow it to defile him (Ps 1:1-2; 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1).

1Co 5:9-13  I wrote to you in my epistle not to keep company with sexually immoral people. [openly sinning within the Church]   (10)  Yet I certainly did not mean with the sexually immoral people of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or idolaters, since then you would need to go out of the world.   (11)  But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner—not even to eat with such a person.  (12)  For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside?  (13)  But those who are outside God judges. Therefore "PUT AWAY FROM YOURSELVES THE EVIL PERSON."

Paul’s 1st Letter to the Corinthian [1st letter > 2Co 6:14-18; 2nd letter > 1Co; 3rd letter > 2Co 10-13; 4th letter > 2 Co 1-9]

2Co 6:14-18  Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?  (15)  And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever?  (16)  And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: "I WILL DWELL IN THEM AND WALK AMONG THEM. I WILL BE THEIR GOD, AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE."  (17)  Therefore "COME OUT FROM AMONG THEM AND BE SEPARATE, SAYS THE LORD. DO NOT TOUCH WHAT

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Psalms – TJL CompliationIS UNCLEAN, AND I WILL RECEIVE YOU."  (18)  "I WILL BE A FATHER TO YOU, AND YOU SHALL BE MY SONS AND DAUGHTERS, SAYS THE LORD ALMIGHTY."

2Co 7:1  Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 

David hated sin, but loved the things of God:

Psa 1:1-2  Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;   (2)  But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.

In walking (Ps 26:1, 3, 11), standing (Ps 26:12) and sitting (Ps 26:4) he kept himself from evil.

Psa 84:9-12 NKJV  O God, behold our shield, And look upon the face of Your anointed.  (10)  For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God Than dwell in the tents of wickedness.  (11)  For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly.   (12)  O LORD of hosts, Blessed is the man who trusts in You!

David became a measuring stick for the kings who followed him.

Every king was judged by whether or not he walked in the steps of his father David.

If he followed David’s example, he was accepted and proclaimed a good king.

6] I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:Pilate Mat 27:24  When Pilate saw that he could not prevail at

all, but rather that a tumult was rising, he took water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, "I am innocent of the blood of this just Person. You see to it."

1Jn 1:6-10 NKJV  If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.   (7)  But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His

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Psalms – TJL CompliationSon cleanses us from all sin.   (8)  If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.   (9)  If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  (10)  If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.

Rev 3:4  You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled [polluted / stained/ dirtied themselves] their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. 

Isa 1:13-20 NKJV  Bring no more futile sacrifices; Incense is an abomination to Me. The New Moons, the Sabbaths, and the calling of assemblies—I cannot endure iniquity and the sacred meeting.   (14)  Your New Moons and your appointed feasts My soul hates; They are a trouble to Me, I am weary of bearing them.  (15)  When you spread out your hands, I will hide My eyes from you; Even though you make many prayers, I will not hear. Your hands are full of blood.   (16)   "Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil,   (17)  Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow.  (18)  "Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.   (19)  If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land;  (20)  But if you refuse and rebel, You shall be devoured by the sword"; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Psa 24:3-4 NKJV  Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place?   (4)   He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully.

Psa 73:1-28 NKJV  A Psalm of Asaph. Truly God is good to Israel, To such as are pure in heart.   (2)  But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped. (3)  For I was envious of the boastful, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.  (4)  For there are no pangs in their death, But their strength is firm.  (5)  They are not in trouble as other men, Nor are they plagued like other men.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(6)  Therefore pride serves as their necklace; Violence covers them like a garment.   (7)  Their eyes bulge with abundance; They have more than heart could wish.   (8)  They scoff and speak wickedly concerning oppression; They speak loftily.   (9)  They set their mouth against the heavens, And their tongue walks through the earth.   (10)  Therefore his people return here, And waters of a full cup are drained by them.  (11)  And they say, "How does God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?"  (12)  Behold, these are the ungodly, Who are always at ease; They increase in riches.  (13)  Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain, And washed my hands in innocence. (14)  For all day long I have been plagued, And chastened every morning.  (15)  If I had said, "I will speak thus," Behold, I would have been untrue to the generation of Your children.  (16)  When I thought how to understand this, It was too painful for me—  (17)  Until I went into the sanctuary of God; Then I understood their end.  (18)  Surely You set them in slippery places; You cast them down to destruction.   (19)  Oh, how they are brought to desolation, as in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors.   (20)  As a dream when one awakes, So, Lord, when You awake, You shall despise their image. (21)  Thus my heart was grieved, And I was vexed in my mind.  (22)  I was so foolish and ignorant; I was like a beast before You.  (23)  Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand.  (24)  You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.   (25)  Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.  (26)  My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.   (27)  For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish; You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry.   (28)  But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, That I may declare all Your works.

Tit 3:3-7 NKJV  For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another.   (4)  But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward

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Psalms – TJL Compliationman appeared,  (5)  not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, (6)  whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,   (7)  that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Heb 10:19-22 NKJV  Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus,  (20)  by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh,  (21)  and having a High Priest over the house of God,  (22)  let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

[altar] It is not necessary to assign this psalm to a period after Solomon built the temple, for altars were in use from Abel’s day (Gen 4:1-26).

The tabernacle of Moses had an altar (Exo 27:1-8).

7] That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.Balanced lifeLuk 2:52  And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in

favor with God and men.  Increased in Stature – As He grew and matured

Increased in favor with GodGrew in knowledge and understanding and applying of God’s truth and word

Increase in favor with manWas blameless – no accusation could be brought against Him that would stand

Increased in wisdomApplying the truth He learned to His life – words and deeds and attitudes

Luk 2:40  And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace (favor and spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation1Sa 2:26  And the child Samuel grew in stature, and in favor

both with the LORD and men.  [vs Eli’s sons]

Pro 3:1-7  My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands;  (2)  For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you.  (3)  Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart,   (4)  And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.  (5)  Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;  (6)  In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (7)  Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil.

Rom 14:13-23  Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother's way.  (14)  I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean.  (15)  Yet if your brother is grieved because of your food, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food the one for whom Christ died.   (16)  Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil;   (17)  for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.   (18)  For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.  (19)  Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.   (20)  Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are pure, but it is evil for the man who eats with offense.  (21)  It is good neither to eat meat nor drink wine nor do anything by which your brother stumbles or is offended or is made weak.  (22)  Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves.  (23)  But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin.

Joh 14:23-27 NKJV  Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.  (24)  He who does not love Me does not keep

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Psalms – TJL CompliationMy words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father's who sent Me.  (25)  "These things I have spoken to you while being present with you.  (26)  But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.  (27)  Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Praise: Publishing God’s works

Worship: Honoring, glorifying, thanking God for His works

A Church versus a Mission:

While the assembly of the wicked needs our witness, it’s with the congregation of the righteous that we fellowship and share our worship.

(Psa 35:18)  I will give You thanks in the great assembly; I will praise You among many people.

(Psa 40:9)  I have proclaimed the good news of righteousness In the great assembly; Indeed, I do not restrain my lips, O LORD, You Yourself know. (10)  I have not hidden Your righteousness within my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation; I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth From the great assembly.

(Psa 89:5)  And the heavens will praise Your wonders, O LORD; Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the saints.

(Psa 107:32)  Let them exalt Him also in the assembly of the people, And praise Him in the company of the elders.

(Psa 149:1)  Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, And His praise in the assembly of saints.

Mat 5:13-16 KJV  Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.  (14)  Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.   (15)  Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.  (16)  Let your light

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Psalms – TJL Compliationso shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Relationship to God: (NKJV) 18 XDeu_6:5; Deu_11:1; Deu_11:13; Deu_11:22; Deu_13:3; Deu_19:9; Deu_30:6; Deu_30:16; Deu_30:20; Jos_22:5; Jos_23:11; Psa_31:23; Psa_97:10; Psa_116:1; Mat_22:37; Mar_12:30; Luk_10:27; 1Co_16:22.

Mat_22:37  Jesus said to him, 'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.'

Mar_12:30  AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.' This is the first commandment.

Luk_10:27  So he answered and said, "'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND,' and 'YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.'"

Relationship to the world: Luk 6:27-36 NKJV  "But I say to you who hear: Love your

enemies, do good to those who hate you,  (28)  bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you.  (29)  To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either.   (30)  Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back.  (31)  And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.  (32)  "But if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.  (33)  And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.  (34)  And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive back, what credit is that to you? For even sinners lend to sinners to receive as much back.  (35)  But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationFor He is kind to the unthankful and evil.   (36)  Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.

Relationship to the church: New command: Love one another as I loved you

Joh_13:34  A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35  By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Joh_15:12  This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

Joh_15:17  These things I command you, that ye love one another.

Rom_12:10  Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Rom_13:8  Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

Gal_5:13  For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

Eph_4:2  With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

1Th_3:12  And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:

1Th_4:9  But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.

Heb_10:24  And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

1Pe_1:22  Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:

1Pe_3:8  Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

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Psalms – TJL Compliation1Jn_3:11  For this is the message that ye heard from the

beginning, that we should love one another.

1Jn_3:23  And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

1Jn_4:7  Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

1Jn_4:11  Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. 12  No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.

2Jn_1:5  And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.

Washed his hands in innocence

1Co 5:6-8 NKJV  Your glorying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?  (7)  Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us.   (8)  Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

David was balanced: He hated sin but he loved the things of God (Ps 26:5, 8).

In walking (Ps 26:1, 3, 11), standing (Ps 26:12), and sitting (Ps 26:4), he kept himself from evil (Ps 26:11).

8] LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.[house] Not the temple, but David’s tabernacle in Zion where the

ark was (2Sa 6:1-23).

When Adam was created, he had face to face fellowship with God.

When he sinned, he and his offspring died – was separated

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For Israel a Temple / Tabernacle was necessary to approach God.

Only after a blood sacrifice and cleanning ritual could the High Priest enter into the Holy of Holies

Jesus death – His blood sacrifice- once and for all brought down the wall / the veil that separated man from God.

Anyone acknowledging Him and His sacrifice for themselves became God Temple – God indwelt them. They were made new creations in Christ.

A physical building and ground – a Temple for Israel – was no oner needed – it was destroyed.

Mat_21:12  Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves.

Mat_26:61  and said, "This fellow said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God and to build it in three days.' "

Rom_1:16  For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

Rom_10:12  For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him.

Gal_3:28  There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Col_3:11  where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all.

1Co_3:16  Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? 17  If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.

2Co_6:16  And what agreement has the temple of God with

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Psalms – TJL Compliationidols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: "I WILL DWELL IN THEM AND WALK AMONG THEM. I WILL BE THEIR GOD, AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE."

When the Church is raptured, Israel will again need a [tribulation] Temple.

[honour dwelleth] God promised to dwell between the cherubim on the mercy seat (Exo 25:10-22).

This ark and the mercy seat which was its lid were the symbols of God’s presence among human beings.

The wicked came to the sanctuary to hide their sins; they made it a “den of thieves,” the place where criminals run and hide (Mat 21:13; Jer. 7:11).

(Mat 21:13)  And He said to them, "It is written, 'MY HOUSE SHALL BE CALLED A HOUSE OF PRAYER,' but you have made it a 'DEN OF THIEVES.'"

(Jer 7:11)  Has this house, which is called by My name, become a den of thieves in your eyes? Behold, I, even I, have seen it," says the LORD.

David went to the sanctuary to worship God and bear witness to His grace and mercy.

His hands were clean Ps 24:4, his sacrifice was acceptable (see Isa. 1:10-17), and his voice was clear as he praised the Lord.

Psa 24:3-4  Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place?  (4)  He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully.

Isa 1:10-17  Hear the word of the LORD, You rulers of Sodom; Give ear to the law of our God, You people of Gomorrah:  (11)  "To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices to Me?" Says the LORD. "I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams And the fat of fed cattle. I do not delight in the blood of bulls, Or of lambs or goats.   (12)  "When you come to appear before Me, Who has required this from your hand, To trample My courts?  (13)  Bring no

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Psalms – TJL Compliationmore futile sacrifices; Incense is an abomination to Me. The New Moons, the Sabbaths, and the calling of assemblies—I cannot endure iniquity and the sacred meeting.   (14)  Your New Moons and your appointed feasts My soul hates; They are a trouble to Me, I am weary of bearing them.  (15)  When you spread out your hands, I will hide My eyes from you; Even though you make many prayers, I will not hear. Your hands are full of blood.  (16)  "Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil, (17)  Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow.

Cleansing comes from the blood of Christ (1 John 1:7-9) and the water of the Word (Eph. 5:26-27; John 15:3).

Jesus cleanses us from SIN

(Joh 15:3)  You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.

We are to cleanse ourselves from sins – sinful acts – by keeping His word / His commands

1Jn 1:5-10  This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.   (6)  If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.   (7)  But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.   (8)  If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. (9)  If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  (10)  If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.

Eph 2:13  But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 

Col 1:21-23 NKJV  And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled  (22)  in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in

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Psalms – TJL CompliationHis sight—  (23)  if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.

1Pe 2:9-10 NKJV  But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;   (10)  who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.

(Eph 5:26)  that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, (27)  that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.

In order to serve God acceptably, the priests were required to wash their hands and feet at the layer (Ex. 30:17-21).

Exo 30:17-21  Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: (18) "You shall also make a laver of bronze, with its base also of bronze, for washing. You shall put it between the tabernacle of meeting and the altar. And you shall put water in it,   (19)  for Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet in water from it.   (20)  When they go into the tabernacle of meeting, or when they come near the altar to minister, to burn an offering made by fire to the LORD, they shall wash with water, lest they die.   (21)  So they shall wash their hands and their feet, lest they die. And it shall be a statute forever to them—to him and his descendants throughout their generations."

(On washing hands to prove innocence, see Deut. 21:1-9.)

Deu 21:1-9  "If anyone is found slain, lying in the field in the land which the LORD your God is giving you to possess, and it is not known who killed him,  (2)  then your elders and your judges shall go out and measure the distance from the slain man to the surrounding cities.   (3)  And it shall be that the elders of the city nearest to the slain man will take a heifer which has not been worked and which has not pulled with a

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Psalms – TJL Compliationyoke.  (4)  The elders of that city shall bring the heifer down to a valley with flowing water, which is neither plowed nor sown, and they shall break the heifer's neck there in the valley.   (5)  Then the priests, the sons of Levi, shall come near, for the LORD your God has chosen them to minister to Him and to bless in the name of the LORD; by their word every controversy and every assault shall be settled.   (6)  And all the elders of that city nearest to the slain man shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley. (7)  Then they shall answer and say, 'Our hands have not shed this blood, nor have our eyes seen it.   (8)  Provide atonement, O LORD, for Your people Israel, whom You have redeemed, and do not lay innocent blood to the charge of Your people Israel.' And atonement shall be provided on their behalf for the blood.  (9)  So you shall put away the guilt of innocent blood from among you when you do what is right in the sight of the LORD.

Nowhere in the law of Moses do we find instructions about processions and praise around the altar, but neither were they forbidden.

David was an enthusiastic worshipper of the Lord (see Ps 43:4; 2 Sam. 6:12-23) and enjoyed his times of worship.

(Psa 43:4)  Then I will go to the altar of God, To God my exceeding joy; And on the harp I will praise You, O God, my God.

2Sa 6:12-23  Now it was told King David, saying, "The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God." So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the City of David with gladness.  (13)  And so it was, when those bearing the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, that he sacrificed oxen and fatted sheep.  (14)  Then David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was wearing a linen ephod.  (15)  So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet.   (16)  Now as the ark of the LORD came into the City of David, Michal, Saul's daughter, looked through a window and saw King David leaping and whirling before the LORD; and she

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Psalms – TJL Compliationdespised him in her heart.   (17)  So they brought the ark of the LORD, and set it in its place in the midst of the tabernacle that David had erected for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.  (18)  And when David had finished offering burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of hosts.   (19)  Then he distributed among all the people, among the whole multitude of Israel, both the women and the men, to everyone a loaf of bread, a piece of meat, and a cake of raisins. So all the people departed, everyone to his house.  (20)  Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, "How glorious was the king of Israel today, uncovering himself today in the eyes of the maids of his servants, as one of the base fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!"   (21)  So David said to Michal, "It was before the LORD, who chose me instead of your father and all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel. Therefore I will play music before the LORD.  (22)  And I will be even more undignified than this, and will be humble in my own sight. But as for the maidservants of whom you have spoken, by them I will be held in honor."   (23)  Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no children to the day of her death.

The king brought sacrifices of thanksgiving (Lev. 3:1-17; 7:11- 38) because he loved the Lord and the Lord’s house.

(Psa 27:4)  One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple. (5)  For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock. (6)  And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me; Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.

Mat_7:7  "Ask, [desire] and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. [dwell]

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(Psa 42:4)  When I remember these things, I pour out my soul

within me. For I used to go with the multitude; I went with them to the house of God, With the voice of joy and praise, With a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast.

(Psa 122:1)  A Song of Ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the LORD." (2)  Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem! (3)  Jerusalem is built As a city that is compact together, (4)  Where the tribes go up, The tribes of the LORD, To the Testimony of Israel, To give thanks to the name of the LORD.

(Psa 122:9)  Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek your good.

(1Ch 29:3)  Moreover, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, my own special treasure of gold and silver:

He glorified God at the place where God’s glory dwelled.

Exo 40:35  And Moses was not able to enter the tabernacle of meeting, because the cloud rested above it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. 

David is a good example for us to follow in our own worship.

Redeem Me

9] Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:David couldn’t stop the hypocrites from joining the worshipping congregation, but he could help from becoming like them; so he asked the Lord to deliver him from that sin.

“Don’t sweep me away with the wicked!”

Sheep and goats [Mat 25:31] and the tares and wheat [Mat 13:24/36> all planted in good ground Mat 13:23] may be mixed today, but the day is coming (soon) when God will separate them; and the wicked will perish (Ps 1:4-6; Matt 7:21-23; Matt 25:31-46).

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(Psa 1:4)  The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the

wind drives away. (5)  Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. (6)  For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.

(Mat 7:21)  "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. (22)  Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' (23)  And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!'

Being is not the same as Doing !!! 30/60/100Mat 13:23  But he who received seed on the good ground is

he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty." 

Mar 4:8  But other seed fell on good ground and yielded a crop that sprang up, increased and produced: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred." 

(Mat 25:31-46)  "When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory.   (32)  All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats.   (33)  And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left.   (34)  Then the King will say to those on His right hand, 'Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:   (35)  for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in;   (36)  I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.'   (37)  "Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink?  (38)  When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You?  (39)  Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?' (40)  And the King will answer and say to them, 'Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these

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Psalms – TJL CompliationMy brethren, you did it to Me.'   (41)  "Then He will also say to those on the left hand, 'Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels:   (42)  for I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink;   (43)  I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did not clothe Me, sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.'   (44)  "Then they also will answer Him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?'   (45)  Then He will answer them, saying, 'Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.'   (46)  And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

The godly must constantly beware of the evil influences of the world and especially of those who profess to love God but are using “religion” as a cover-up for their sins.

10] In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.[mischief] zimmah (H2154), wicked thought or device.

(Psa 119:150)  They draw near who follow after wickedness; They are far from Your law.

(Pro 10:23)  To do evil is like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom.

The two main tools of the wicked are plunder and bribery.

11] But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.In all my public trust I will walk uprightly and pay strict attention to truth, justice, and mercy. I won’t plan evil, use public trust to enrich myself, or give bribes as the wicked do (Psa 26:10-11).

To remain faithful, we must also ask God to be merciful to us and help us maintain our integrity.

12] My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.[even place] I stand firm (on principles of note above) and won’t

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Once we begin to waver (Ps 26:1 NAsB), it becomes easier to stumble and fall.

“Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall” (1 Cor. 10:12 NKJV).

Not the one who thinks he won’t stumble or trip but the one who thinks he can’t do so.

David was standing on level ground (Ps 27:11; 143:10; Isa. 40:4). He would not waver. He had firm footing, his path was clear.

(Psa 27:11)  Teach me Your way, O LORD, And lead me in a smooth path, because of my enemies.

(Psa 143:10)  Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.

(Isa 40:4)  Every valley shall be exalted And every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight And the rough places smooth;

Psa 119:105  Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.

What does it mean to prepare the way of the Lord?Isa_57:14  And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the

way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people.

John the Baptist was sent to prepare the way of the Lord, to make straight – remove obstacles – to His path.

John message was for the people to repent so when the Lord came and presented Himself to them, them were in a position to receive Him having abandoned their sinful ways – the obstacles to hearing and believing the truth of God.

(Isa 40:3 KJV)  The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. (4)  Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: (5)  And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationMar 1:1-4 NKJV  The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ,

the Son of God.  (2)  As it is written in the Prophets: "BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER BEFORE YOUR FACE, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY BEFORE YOU."  (3)  "THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS: 'PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD; MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.'"   (4)  John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

(Mat 3:3 KJV)  For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Luk 3:1-8 NKJV  Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,  (2)  while Annas and Caiaphas were high priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.  (3)  And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins,   (4)  as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying: "THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS: 'PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD; MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.  (5)  EVERY VALLEY SHALL BE FILLED AND EVERY MOUNTAIN AND HILL BROUGHT LOW; THE CROOKED PLACES SHALL BE MADE STRAIGHT AND THE ROUGH WAYS SMOOTH;  (6)  AND ALL FLESH SHALL SEE THE SALVATION OF GOD.' "   (7)  Then he said to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, "Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?  (8)  Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.

(Joh 1:23 KJV)  He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationJohn the Baptist was sent to prepare the way of the Lord, to make straight – remove obstacles – to His path.

John message was for the people to repent so when the Lord came and presented Himself to them, them were in a position to receive Him having abandoned their sinful ways – the obstacles to hearing and believing the truth of God.

Repentance1. I did it. I am guilty.2. It was wrong. I have sinned.3. I am sorry for it, not that I got caught but that I missed

God’s standard – I missed the mark of holiness and righteousness

4. I don’t want to do it again.5. I want to live a life pleasing to Go.

Mat 3:1-3 NKJV  In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea,  (2)  and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!"   (3)  For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: "THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS: 'PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD; MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.' "

Mat_4:17  From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

Mat_11:20  Then He began to rebuke the cities in which most of His mighty works had been done, because they did not repent:

Mar_1:15  and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel ."

Mar_6:12  So they went out and preached that people should repent.

Luk_13:3  I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.

Luk_13:5  I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish."

Luk_16:30  And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.'

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Psalms – TJL CompliationLuk_17:4  And if he sins against you seven times in a day,

and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, 'I repent,' you shall forgive him."

Act_2:38  Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Act_3:19  Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

Act_8:22  Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.

Act_17:30  Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent,

Act_26:20  but declared first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and throughout all the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance.

Rev_2:5  Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent.

Rev_2:16  Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.

Rev_2:21  And I gave her time to repent of her sexual immorality, and she did not repent. 22  Indeed I will cast her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of their deeds.

Rev_3:3  Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.

Rev_3:19  As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.

Rev_9:20  But the rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands, that they should not worship demons, and idols of gold, silver, brass,

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Psalms – TJL Compliationstone, and wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk. 21  And they did not repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts.

Rev_16:9  And men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God who has power over these plagues; and they did not repent and give Him glory.

Rev_16:11  They blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and did not repent of their deeds.

Having repented I am ready – I have made the way straight for Jesus to be my Lord and for me to serve and live in Him. I receive His righteousness and live righteously empowered His Holy Spirit by believing in Him as the Son of God and the payment for my sin.

Act_1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

Act 10:34-44 KJV  Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: (35)  But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.  (36)  The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)   (37)  That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;  (38)  How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.  (39)  And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:   (40)  Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;   (41)  Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.  (42)  And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.  (43)  To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.   (44)  While Peter yet

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Psalms – TJL Compliationspake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

Act_13:24 When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

Act_18:25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.

Act_19:3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. 4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

God is a JEALOUS God(Jas 4:5 NKJV)  Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain,

"The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously"?(Exo 20:5 NKJV)  you shall not bow down to them nor serve

them. For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

(Exo 34:14 NKJV)  (for you shall worship no other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God),

(Deu 4:24 NKJV)  For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.

(Deu 5:9 NKJV)  you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

(Deu 6:15 NKJV)  (for the LORD your God is a jealous God among you), lest the anger of the LORD your God be aroused against you and destroy you from the face of the earth.

(Deu 29:20 NKJV)  "The LORD would not spare him; for then the anger of the LORD and His jealousy would burn against that man, and every curse that is written in this book would settle on him, and the LORD would blot out his

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Psalms – TJL Compliationname from under heaven.

(Deu 32:16 NKJV)  They provoked Him to jealousy with foreign gods; With abominations they provoked Him to anger.

(Deu 32:21 NKJV)  They have provoked Me to jealousy by what is not God; They have moved Me to anger by their foolish idols. But I will provoke them to jealousy by those who are not a nation; I will move them to anger by a foolish nation.

(Jos 24:19 NKJV)  But Joshua said to the people, "You cannot serve the LORD, for He is a holy God. He is a jealous God; He will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins.

(1Ki 14:22 NKJV)  Now Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD, and they provoked Him to jealousy with their sins which they committed, more than all that their fathers had done.

(Psa 78:58 NKJV)  For they provoked Him to anger with their high places, And moved Him to jealousy with their carved images.

(Psa 79:5 NKJV)  How long, LORD? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire?

(Pro 6:34 NKJV)  For jealousy is a husband's fury; Therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

(Pro 27:4 NKJV)  Wrath is cruel and anger a torrent, But who is able to stand before jealousy?

(Nah 1:2 NKJV)  God is jealous, and the LORD avenges; The LORD avenges and is furious. The LORD will take vengeance on His adversaries, And He reserves wrath for His enemies;

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PSALM 27:1-14 ISV

• Fear of Circumstances Ps 27:1-6

1 Davidic. The LORD is my light and my salvation-whom will I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom will I be afraid?

2 When those who practice evil, my enemies, and my oppressors come near me to devour my flesh, they stumble and fall.

3 If an army encamps against me, my heart will not fear. If a war is launched against me, I will even trust in that situation.

4 I have asked one thing from the LORD; it is what I really seek: that I may remain in the LORD's Temple all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD; and to inquire in his Temple.

5 For he will conceal me in his shelter on the day of evil; He will hide me in a secluded chamber within his tent; He will place me on a high rock.

6 Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies, even those who surround me. I will sacrifice in his tent with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melodies to the LORD.

7 Hear my voice, LORD, when I cry out! Be gracious to me and answer me.

• Fear of Failure Ps 27:7-10

8 My mind recalls your word, "Seek my face," so your face, LORD, I will seek.

9 Do not hide your face from me; do not turn away in anger from your servant. You have been my help, therefore do not abandon or forsake me, God of my salvation.

10 Though my father and my mother abandoned me, the LORD gathers me up.

• Fear of the Future Ps 27:11-14

11 Teach me your way, LORD, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation12 Do not hand me over to the desires of my enemies; for false witnesses have risen up against me; even the one who breathes out violence.13 I believe that I will see the LORD's goodness in the land of the living.14 Wait on the LORD. Be courageous, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait on the LORD!

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Psa 27:1-14 ESV• Fear of Circumstances Ps 27:1-61 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?2 When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall.3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.4 One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple.5 For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock.6 And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the LORD.• Fear of Failure Ps 27:7-107 Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me!8 You have said, "Seek my face." My heart says to you, "Your face, LORD, do I seek."9 Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my salvation!10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the LORD will take me in.• Fear of the Future Ps 27:11-1411 Teach me your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence.13 I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living!14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!

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The Book of Psalms: Psalm 27According to the title of this psalm as recorded in the Septuagint, David wrote it “before he was anointed.”

This means it was probably written when he was exiled from home and being hunted by King Saul and his men.

The psalm does reveal that David was in great danger from

violent evildoers (Ps 27:2) who were lying about him (Ps 27:12) and wanting to kill him (Ps 27:2, 12).

Saul and his men qualify on both counts

Despite this difficult and dangerous situation, David was:

confident (Ps 27:3), courageous (Ps 27:14), and unafraid (Ps 27:1).

In this psalm, David teaches us that when we know the Lord and trust Him, He helps us overcome the fears that can paralyze our lives.

Three Fears• Fear of Circumstances Ps 27:1-6• Fear of Failure Ps 27:7-10• Fear of the Future Ps 27:11-14

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(Mat 7:21)  "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. (22)  Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' (23)  And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!'

Being is not the same as Doing !!! 30/60/100Mat 13:23  But he who received seed on the good ground is

he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty." 

Mar 4:8  But other seed fell on good ground and yielded a crop that sprang up, increased and produced: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred." 

Judgement of the Nations based on their doings…(Mat 25:31-46)  "When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all

the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory.   (32)  All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats.   (33)  And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left.  

(34)  Then the King will say to those on His right hand, 'Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:   (35)  for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in;   (36)  I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.'   (37)  "Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink?  (38)  When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? (39)  Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?'   (40)  And the King will answer and say to them, 'Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.'  

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(41)  "Then He will also say to those on the left hand, 'Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels:   (42)  for I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink;   (43)  I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did not clothe Me, sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.'   (44)  "Then they also will answer Him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?'   (45)  Then He will answer them, saying, 'Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.'   (46)  And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

Natural man vs Babe in Christ [30 fold], Carnal Christians [60 fold], and Spiritual, mature Christians [100 fold].

Heb 6:1-3  Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,  (2)  Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.   (3)  And this will we do, if God permit.

Php 3:13  Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,   14  I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

In his book The Crucified Life, A. W. Tozer makes this statement:

"I refuse to be discouraged about anything, but it gives me a heavy heart to walk among Christians who have wandered for 40 long years in the wilderness, not going back to sin but not going on into the holy life. Wandering in an aimless circle, sometimes a little warmer, sometimes a little colder, sometimes a little holier and sometimes very unholy, but never going on. To me this is a terrible thing."

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Psalms – TJL CompliationThe ten spies Moses sent to spy out the Promised land brought back an evil report. Numbers 13

Israel Left Egypt: 14th-21st Day / 1st Month (Ex. 12:18)Approximately 1 ½ to 2 years after leaving Egypt – YEAR 2454-2455

Crossed the Red SeaManna Provided Ex.16:14-22, 31-36

15th Day / 2nd Month / 1st Year (16:1) – YEAR 2453Water From Rock at Horeb Ex.17:5-7Conflict With Amalek Moses hands held high Ex.17:8-16Giving of The Law (Trip1) Ex.19:3-8Ten Commandments Given Ex.20:21-26Golden Calf Ex.32:1-6Temporary Tabernacle Erected Ex.33:7-11Tabernacle Built and readied for service

1st Day / 1st Month / 2nd Year (40:1-15) – YEAR 2454Cloud of God Covers Tabernacle Ex.40:34-35First Passover remembrance is Held Num. 9:5-14Numbering the People Num.1:1-54

1st Day / 2nd Month / 2nd Year (Num.1:1-54) – YEAR 2454Cloud Leads Them Ex.40:36-38; Num.9:15-23Fire at Teberah Num.10:33-36; Num.11:1-3Murmuring About Manna Num.11:4-9Plague of Quails Num.11:31-34Miriam’s Leprosy and Healing Num.12:1-15

Spies Sent Out Num.13:1-24; Deut.1:21-24Spies Return Num.13:25-33; Deut.1:25-33 (… returned after

40 days …)Unbelief of Israel Num.14:1-24Generations Cursed To Die in Wilderness Num.14:25-38;

Deut.1:34-40.

Years of Wandering (Apx. 38 Years) Deut.2:14 (38 of 40 Years in Wilderness)

Many Christians today bring back an "evil report" of the very promises of God by their unbelief.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationOr, all they see are the walled cities of impossibilities and cannot see past the "reality giants" of the here and now.

It's an evil report and it will stop us from entering into the Promised Land of the promises of God.

We content ourselves to wander for decades going in circles enjoying God's provision and presence to a degree, but never really entering into the full experience of God's promises.

I REFUSE. Make those two words of Tozer and of David attitude in Psalm 27 and make them our own:

I refuse to live in doubt. I refuse to live in unbelief. I refuse to be discouraged by what I see around me. I refuse to believe that God's power is diminished. I refuse to believe that the best days for the church are all

behind us. I refuse to believe that God cannot use me. I refuse to live out my days without seeing God at work in my

life.

God is working, God will continue to work. God IS PRESENTLY at work in our world today. I refuse anything to the contrary.

Psalm 27:13-14 "I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD."

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• Fear of Circumstances Ps 27:1-6Fear Not Turning Point David Jeremiah Friday, February 19

For I, the Lord Your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, “Fear not, I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13

It’s been said there are 365 “fear nots” in the Bible — that the phrase occurs 365 times in Scripture but:

In the KJV, there are only 71 occurrences of that phrase. In the NKJV there are 11.

Think of all the other similar phrases that fill God’s Word, like:

“Do not fret” (Psalm 37:1); “Do not be afraid” (Matthew 14:27); “Fear no evil” (Psalm 23:4); “Be not dismayed” (Isaiah 41:10); “Be anxious for nothing” (Philippians 4:6); “Do not worry” (Matthew 6:25),

and so forth.

Of the Bible’s more than 31,000 verses, hundreds and hundreds of them comfort us in fearful times reassuring us of God’s presence, protection and love.

Anything the Lord tells us even once is infallible.

Christ’s presence delivers us from all our fears every moment of every hour of every day.

Our fear [fright] turns to fear [age, reverence, honor]. Out ability to not just see God but dwell in His presence.

It is why it was the heart of David’s desire….

Fear thou not. Fear not. be not dismayed. Isa_41:10, 13-14, *Isa_12:2; Isa_35:4; *Isa_37:6; Isa_40:1; Isa_43:1-2; Isa_43:5; Isa_44:2; Isa_44:8; Isa_49:5; *Isa_51:12; *Isa_51:13; Isa_54:4, +Gen_15:1; Gen_21:17; Gen_26:24, Gen_42:36, Exo_14:13; Exo_20:20, Num_13:30, Num_14:9; Num_21:34, Deu_1:21; Deu_3:2; Deu_7:18; Deu_9:3; Deu_20:1; Deu_20:3; Deu_31:6-8 <rp. *Jos_1:9; Jos_8:1; Jos_10:8; Jos_17:18, 1Sa_23:17, 1Ki_17:13,

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Psalms – TJL Compliation*2Ki_6:16; *2Ki_19:6, 1Ch_28:20, 2Ch_20:15; 2Ch_20:17; 2Ch_32:8, Neh_4:14, Psa_23:4; *Psa_27:1; *Psa_32:8; +*Psa_34:4; *Psa_46:1; *Psa_46:2; *Psa_46:7; *Psa_46:11; Psa_49:5; Psa_56:3-4; Psa_91:15, +Psa_118:6, Pro_3:25, Isa_46:4, Jer_30:10, Jer_46:27, Lam_3:57, Eze_3:9, Dan_10:12; Dan_10:19, Joe_2:21, Zep_3:16, Hag_2:5, Zec_8:13, Mat_8:26; Mat_10:26; *Mat_11:28; Mat_14:27; Mat_28:5, *Mat_28:20, Luk_1:13; Luk_1:30; *Luk_2:10; *Luk_2:11, Joh_6:20; *Joh_14:27, Act_27:24, **Rom_8:31, 2Co_1:20, *Php_4:6;-7, +**2Ti_1:7, Heb_11:23, +*Heb_13:5, 1Pe_3:14, Rev_1:17.

The veil of the Temple was torn at Christ’s death

(Mat 27:51)  And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;

(Mar 15:38)  And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.

(Luk 23:45)  And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.

This was done not so much to allow us to enter but that God could leave as it were and could now dwell among men and in men who would acknowledge God’s payment through Christ for Sin – the sin of the ;whole world…

1Jn 2:2  And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. 

He paid for Sin and the separation of God from man was cancelled for any who would believe in Jesus as God’s Son who took on flesh and paid not for Sin in general but for my sins in particular.

Throughout mankind’s history since Adam first sinned we had been separated from God – AND HE FROM US.

To see God’s glory unshielded – by cloud, by darkness, by covering was to die.

(Gen 15:12)  Now when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and behold, horror and great darkness fell upon him. 

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(Gen 15:4)  And behold, the word of the LORD came to

him,…

(Gen 15:17)  And it came to pass, when the sun went down and it was dark, that behold, there appeared a smoking oven and a burning torch that passed between those pieces. 

(Gen 16:13)  Then she[Hagar] called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, You -Are- the-God-Who-Sees; for she said, "Have I also here seen Him who sees me?"

(Gen 32:30)  So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: "For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved."

(Gen 33:10)  And Jacob said, "No, please, if I have now found favor in your sight, then receive my present from my hand, inasmuch as I have seen your face as though I had seen the face of God, and you were pleased with me.

(Exo 20:19)  Then they said to Moses, "You speak with us, and we will hear; but let not God speak with us, lest we die."

Exo_33:11 So the LORD spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. And he would return to the camp, but his servant Joshua the son of Nun, a young man, did not depart from the tabernacle.

(Exo 33:18)  And he said, "Please, show me Your glory."

(Exo 33:20)  But He said, "You cannot see My face; for no man shall see Me, and live."

Num_12:8 I speak with him face to face, Even plainly, and not in dark sayings; And he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you not afraid To speak against My servant Moses?"

Num_14:14 and they will tell it to the inhabitants of this land. They have heard that You, LORD, are among these people; that You, LORD, are seen face to face and Your cloud stands above them, and You go before them in a pillar of cloud by day and in a pillar of fire by night.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationDeu_5:4 The LORD talked with you face to face on the

mountain from the midst of the fire.

(Deu 5:24)  And you said: 'Surely the LORD our God has shown us His glory and His greatness, and we have heard His voice from the midst of the fire. We have seen this day that God speaks with man; yet he still lives. (25)  Now therefore, why should we die? For this great fire will consume us; if we hear the voice of the LORD our God anymore, then we shall die. (26)  For who is there of all flesh who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived?

Deu_34:10 But since then there has not arisen in Israel a prophet like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face,

(Jdg 6:22)  Now Gideon perceived that He was the Angel of the LORD. So Gideon said, "Alas, O Lord GOD! For I have seen the Angel of the LORD face to face."

(Jdg 13:22)  And Manoah said to his wife, "We shall surely die, because we have seen God!"

(Dan 10:17.)  For how can this servant of my lord talk with you, my lord? As for me, no strength remains in me now, nor is any breath left in me."

Eze_20:35 And I will bring you into the wilderness of the peoples, and there I will plead My case with you face to face.

1Co_13:12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.

David expressed a desire to not just see but to dwell in God’s presence. We can experience what David desired – What God desired from the beginning….

Joh 1:1-18  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  (2)  He was in the beginning with God.  (3)  All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.  (4)  In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.  (5)  And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.   (6)  There was a man sent from God, whose

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Psalms – TJL Compliationname was John.  (7)  This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe.  (8)  He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.   (9)  That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.   (10)  He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him.  (11)  He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.  (12)  But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:  (13)  who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.  (14)  And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.   (15)  John bore witness of Him and cried out, saying, "This was He of whom I said, 'He who comes after me is preferred before me, for He was before me.' "   (16)  And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace.  (17)  For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.   (18)  No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.

Eph 2:11-22  Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh—who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands—  (12)  that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.   (13)  But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.   (14)  For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation,   (15)  having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace,  (16)  and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity.   (17)  And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. (18)  For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.   (19)  Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and

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Psalms – TJL Compliationmembers of the household of God,  (20)  having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,  (21)  in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord,   (22)  in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

When the veil was torn, the wall of separation was removed by Christ, man did not go in, God emerged.

God could again dwell with His people and IN his people.

God was no longer separated from us – We can now partake of His glory, His presence and His power IN us.

We are “partakers” in Him, of Him, seated with Him, indwelt by Him.

Psalm 27:1–5 A Psalm of David.

The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?  (2)  When the wicked came against me To eat up my flesh, My enemies and foes, They stumbled and fell.   (3)  Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, In this I will be confident.   (4)  One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple.   (5)  For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.

[A Psalm of David.]1] The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?David didn’t close his eyes to the circumstances around him; rather, he looked by faith to the Lord and examined his circumstances from heaven’s point of view (Heb. 12:1-3).

Heb 12:1-3  Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us

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Psalms – TJL Compliationrun with endurance the race that is set before us,   (2)  looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.  (3)  For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.

The Lord was everything he needed just as He is everything we need today. He is our light, so we need not fear because of darkness;

He is our strength (or stronghold), so we need not fear because of our weakness; and He is our salvation, so the victory is sure.

Psa 18:2  The LORD is:my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield andthe horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 

Psa 31:3  For You are my rock and my fortress; Therefore, for Your name's sake, Lead me and guide me. 

[light] This is the first time in Scripture that light is used as a metaphor for God,

(Joh 1:4)  In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.

(Joh 1:9)  That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.

(Joh 8:12)  Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world.

He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life."

(1Jn 1:5)  This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. (6)  If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. (7)  But if we walk in the light as He is in the light,

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Psalms – TJL Compliationwe have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.

(Rev 21:23)  The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light.

In many texts God is associated with the light.

(Psa 4:6)  There are many who say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.

(Psa 18:28)  For You will light my lamp; The LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.

(Psa 43:3)  Oh, send out Your light and Your truth! Let them lead me; Let them bring me to Your holy hill And to Your tabernacle.

(Psa 84:11)  For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly.

(Isa 10:17)  So the Light of Israel will be for a fire, And his Holy One for a flame; It will burn and devour His thorns and his briers in one day.

(Isa 60:1)  Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you.

(Isa 60:20)  Your sun shall no longer go down, Nor shall your moon withdraw itself; For the LORD will be your everlasting light, And the days of your mourning shall be ended.

(Mic 7:8)  Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; When I fall, I will arise; When I sit in darkness, The LORD will be a light to me.

What is it that causes us to be separated from the light – the glory and countenance of God? To exist in darkness outside God’s presence?

David ’s Tenfold Confidence in God

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Psalms – TJL Compliation1.    The Lord is my light (Psa 27:1).2.    My salvation3.    My trust4.    My strength5.    My life6.    My confidence7.    My protector from the wicked (Psa 27:2)8.    My protector from enemies9.    My refuge from the multitudes (Psa 27:3)10.    My help in war

2] When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.3] Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.“Of whom shall I be afraid? ”:

John Knox said, “ One with God is a majority”

When Cromwell asked why he did not fear anyone, said, “I have learned that if you fear God, you have no one else to fear.”

David didn’t know if the enemy would make a sudden attack, like a beast devouring its prey (Ps 27:2; see 1 Sam. 17:43-47), or settle down for a long siege (Ps 27: 3a), or at a propitious time declare war and attack (Ps 27:3b).

1Sa 17:43-47  So the Philistine said to David, "Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks?" And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.  (44)  And the Philistine said to David, "Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!"   (45)  Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.   (46)  This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you and take your head from you. And this day I will give the carcasses of the camp of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that

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Psalms – TJL Compliationthere is a God in Israel.   (47)  Then all this assembly shall know that the LORD does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the LORD's, and He will give you into our hands."

No matter what the tactics might be, the enemy didn’t frighten David. “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Rom. 8:31).

Rom 8:31-39  What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?  (32)  He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?  (33)  Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies.   (34)  Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. (35)  Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?  (36)  As it is written: "FOR YOUR SAKE WE ARE KILLED ALL DAY LONG; WE ARE ACCOUNTED AS SHEEP FOR THE SLAUGHTER."  (37)  Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.   (38)  For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come,  (39)  nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

4] One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.David sought after God because he knew that “they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing” (Ps. 34:10).

He said, “My soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land” (Ps 143:6).

“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.  .  .  . My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him” (Ps. 62:1-5).

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Psalms – TJL Compliation“O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is” (Ps. 63:1).

“My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand doth upholdeth me” (Ps. 63:8).

“as the hart panteth after the water brooks” (Ps. 42:1).

You will find this same tone going back to Abraham and reaching all the way through the Old Testament.

Today we seek God and stop searching, whereas the early saints sought God, found Him and continued to seek more of Him.

It is one thing to believe the Bible but something else altogether to allow the Bible, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, to impact and change your life.

How do we show that we seek God’s presence in our lives? What can we do to demonstrate our desire to be in His presence 24 x 7?It is a tragedy that we are typically taught to believe in Him and accept Him, and to seek Him no more.

Our mentality today is an, “I believe in Christ; now let’s go have a soda” type of Christianity rather than a raw, passionate, fervent desire to live in God’s presence, pleasing Him, seeking Him in every thought, word and deed with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.

It is one thing to read the Bible, about being born again and another to actually be born again.

It is one thing to believe a promise and quite another thing to appropriate it into our lives for ourself.

It is one thing to read about the filling, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and another thing to experience it.

It is one thing to look forward to Jesus return and another to live life like it could happen today.

It is one thing to say you love God and another to love Him completely.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationHaving a flashlight in your pocket does not light your way. You must pull it out, turn it on and shine on the path you are walking.

The light has no value whatsoever unless we are walking in it.

Believing the Bible does us no good until we turn our belief into trust by pulling what God says in His word out of the Bible and by faith appropriate them into our lives for our selves living depending on them to be the truth we say we believe that it is…

What tangible thing can I do to demonstrate to God and the world around me the God is my desire?How do I show Him I seek Him and His presence first and foremost?The secret of the confidence David expressed was his private obedience:

He took time to fellowship with the Lord and get directions from Him.

David knew that the most important part of his life was the part that only God could see, and this was one priority he would not negotiate.

David was living in the wilderness of Judea, away from the sanctuary of the Lord, but he was still able to enter into fellowship with his God.

In David’s day, God’s house was a tent (Ps 27:5-6). The temple had not yet been built, but the tent – the Tabernacle - was still referred to as “God’s temple” (see 1 Sam. 1:9; 1 Sam 3:3).

(1Sa 1:9)  So Hannah arose after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat by the doorpost of the tabernacle of the LORD.

(1Sa 3:3)  and before the lamp of God went out in the tabernacle of the LORD where the ark of God was, and while Samuel was lying down,

The imagery in Ps 27:4-6 is the Old Testament equivalent of “abiding in Christ” (John 15:1-8).

Joh 15:1-8  "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.   (2)  Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He

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Psalms – TJL Compliationprunes, that it may bear more fruit.   (3)  You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. (4)  Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.  (5)  "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.  (6)  If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned.  (7)  If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.  (8)  By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.

In the ancient Near East, when a visitor entered his host’s tent, the host was personally responsible for his protection and provision, and the flimsy tent became a fortress protected and defended by all the forces and power of the host..

The word beauty in Ps 27:4 means not only the glory of God’s character but also the richness of His goodness and favor to His people.

(Psa 16:11)  You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

(Psa 90:17)  And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.

(Psa 135:3)  Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; Sing praises to His name, for it is pleasant.

Psalm 26, 27, and 28 reveal David’s love for God’s sanctuary (which in David’s day was the Tabernacle on Mt. Zion.)

[God would later provide the plans and the materials, but Solomon would build it. (1 Chr 22, 1 Chr 29)]

Under the OT conditions, David viewed God’s Temple as the only place he could actually be or enter into God’s presence.

David ’s threefold desire: 1.    To dwell in God’s house – to continually be in God’s

presence.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation2.    To behold the beauty of the Lord – to see God’s power

and glory3.    To inquire in His temple – get answers from God

How do these desires compare with our experience.

[temple] Hebrew: heykal (H1964), palace, temple.

It was often translated as Tabernacle because at that time it was still a mobile tent structure. In this sense it could be understood in:

(Psa 5:7)  But as for me, I will come into Your house in the multitude of Your mercy; In fear of You I will worship toward Your holy temple.

(Psa 11:4)  The LORD is in His holy temple, The LORD's throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men.

(Psa 18:6)  In my distress I called upon the LORD, And cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, And my cry came before Him, even to His ears.

(Psa 27:4)  One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple.

(Psa 29:9)  The voice of the LORD makes the deer give birth, And strips the forests bare; And in His temple everyone says, "Glory!"

(Psa 48:9)  We have thought, O God, on Your lovingkindness, In the midst of Your temple.

(Psa 65:4)  Blessed is the man You choose, And cause to approach You, That he may dwell in Your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, Of Your holy temple.

(Psa 138:2)  I will worship toward Your holy temple, And praise Your name For Your lovingkindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your word above all Your name.

That this temple was in Jerusalem is clear from:

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Psalms – TJL CompliationPsa 68:29  Because of Your temple at Jerusalem, Kings will

bring presents to You. 

(Psa 79:1)  A Psalm of Asaph. O God, the nations have come into Your inheritance; Your holy temple they have defiled; They have laid Jerusalem in heaps.

The word is also used of God’s temple in heaven:

(Isa 6:1)  In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple.

(Rev 3:12)  He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name.

(Rev 7:15)  Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night in His temple. And He who sits on the throne will dwell among them.

(Rev 11:19)  Then the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of His covenant was seen in His temple. And there were lightnings, noises, thunderings, an earthquake, and great hail.

(Rev 14:15)  And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to Him who sat on the cloud, "Thrust in Your sickle and reap, for the time has come for You to reap, for the harvest of the earth is ripe."

(Rev 14:17)  Then another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.

(Rev 15:5)  After these things I looked, and behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened. (6)  And out of the temple came the seven angels having the seven plagues, clothed in pure bright linen, and having their chests girded with golden bands. (7)  Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God who lives forever and ever. (8)  The temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power, and no one was able to enter

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Psalms – TJL Compliationthe temple till the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.

(Rev 16:1)  Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, "Go and pour out the bowls of the wrath of God on the earth."

(Rev 16:17)  Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, "It is done!"

In all other places it refers to the temple of Solomon or later temples at Jerusalem (1 Ki ngs 6 ; 1Ki 7:21, 1Ki 7:50; etc.).

(1Ki 7:21)  Then he set up the pillars by the vestibule of the temple; he set up the pillar on the right and called its name Jachin, and he set up the pillar on the left and called its name Boaz.

(1Ki 7:50)  the basins, the trimmers, the bowls, the ladles, and the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of the inner room (the Most Holy Place) and for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

5] For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.David took time to meditate and to contemplate the wonders of God’s grace.

He came away from his times of worship feeling the rock under his feet and seeing above and beyond the enemy to the victory God had prepared.

No wonder he vowed to God that, when he returned to Jerusalem, he would bring thank offerings to Him and joyfully worship Him.

Fourfold confidence in God during trouble:1.    He will hide me in His pavilion. – His secret place, His

thicket, lair, covert, booth2.    In the secret of His tabernacle. – His tent3.    He will set me upon a rock. – high firm strong place

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Psalms – TJL Compliation4.    He will lift me up above my enemies who are around me

(Psa 27:6). – be exalted above out of reach

Rapture Hints in OT?• Psalm 27:5• Isaiah 26:17-21• Zephaniah 1:18-2:3

Ps 27:5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

Isaiah 26:17-21 Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery, is in pain, and crieth out in her pangs; so have we been in thy sight, O LORD. We have been with child, we have been in pain, we have as it were brought forth wind; we have not wrought any deliverance in the earth; neither have the inhabitants of the world fallen. Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead. Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.

Zephaniah 1:18-23 Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD’S wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land. Gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, O nation not desired; Before the decree bring forth, before the day pass as the chaff, before the fierce anger of the LORD come upon you, before the day of the LORD’S anger come upon you. Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD’S anger.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation6] And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.

Because of God’s protection I will offer sacrifices of joy and sing praises to Him.

Fear of Failure (Ps 27:7-10). David’s confidence in the Lord didn’t prevent him from being concerned about himself, for he knew he was a sinner and a man of clay.

It’s one thing to behold the Lord in the sanctuary and quite something else to see the enemy approaching on the battlefield.

What if there was something wrong in David’s life and the Lord abandoned him in the midst of the battle?

David’s confidence in the Lord didn’t prevent him from being concerned about himself.

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7] Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.It is not faith that keeps one secure, but the Lord in whom that faith is placed.

Having faith in faith is empty and a deception.Having fait in the faithful one, God Almighty, is victory.

Ten Requests Davi d makes of Go d 1.    Hear when I cry (Psa 27:7).2.    Have mercy upon me.3.    Answer me.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation4.    Hide not Your face from me (Psa 27:9).5.    Put not Your servant away in anger.6.    Leave me not.7.    Neither forsake me.8.    Teach me Your way (Psa 27:11).9.    Lead me in a plain path.10.    Deliver me not to the will of my enemies (Psa 27:12)

Jas 1:21-25  Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.  (22)  But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.  (23)  For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror;  (24)  for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was.  (25)  But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.  

8] When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.[Seek ye my face] “Face” means access.

When David cried out, God answered him in his heart and said, “Seek My face.”

(Psa 105:4)  Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore!

(Deu 4:29)  But from there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.

(1Ch 16:11)  Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore!

(2Ch 7:14)  if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

(Hos 5:15)  I will return again to My place Till they acknowledge their offense. Then they will seek My face; In their affliction

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Psalms – TJL Compliationthey will earnestly seek Me."

Mat_7:7  "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Luk_11:9 

[my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek] The heart must say this before God will hear (Deu 4:29; Jer 29:13).

(Deu 4:29)  But from there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.

(Jer 29:13)  And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

When the Lord’s face “shines upon us” (Num. 6:22-27), it means He is pleased with us and will help us;

Num 6:22-27  And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying:  (23)  "Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, 'This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them:  (24)  "The LORD bless you and keep you;  (25)  The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you;  (26)  The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace." '   (27)  "So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them."

When His face is turned from us, He is displeased (Ps 69:16-18; Ps 143:7), and we must search our hearts and confess our sins.

(Psa 143:7)  Answer me speedily, O LORD; My spirit fails! Do not hide Your face from me, Lest I be like those who go down into the pit.

(Psa 69:16)  Hear me, O LORD, for Your lovingkindness is good; Turn to me according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. (17)  And do not hide Your face from Your servant, For I am in trouble; Hear me speedily. (18)  Draw near to my soul, and redeem it; Deliver me because of my enemies.

Jas 4:6-10 NKJV  But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "GOD RESISTS THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE."  (7)  Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.  (8)  Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.  (9)  Lament and mourn and

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Psalms – TJL Compliationweep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom.  (10)  Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

This is what God has demanded of men from the beginning of His written revelation.

(Deu 4:29)  But from there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.

(Deu 12:5)  "But you shall seek the place where the LORD your God chooses, out of all your tribes, to put His name for His dwelling place; and there you shall go.

(1Ch 16:11)  Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore!

(2Ch 14:4)  He commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, and to observe the law and the commandment.

(Psa 105:4)  Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore!

(Isa 55:6)  Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near.

(Zep 2:3)  Seek the LORD, all you meek of the earth, Who have upheld His justice. Seek righteousness, seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden In the day of the LORD's anger.

(Mat 6:33)  But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

(Col 3:1)  If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.

Twelve Things Promised Those Who Seek God1. God will be found (Deu 4:29; 1Ch 28:9; 2Ch 15:2; Jer

29:13).

(Deu 4:29)  But from there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.

(1Ch 28:9)  "As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of

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Psalms – TJL Compliationyour father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.

(2Ch 15:2)  And he went out to meet Asa, and said to him: "Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you while you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.

(Jer 29:13)  And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

2.    God will hear from heaven (2Ch 7:14).

3.    Forgiveness (2Ch 7:14)

4.    Healing of the land (2Ch 7:14)

(2Ch 7:14)  if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

5.    Goodness from God (Ezr 8:22)

(Ezr 8:22)  For I was ashamed to request of the king an escort of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy on the road, because we had spoken to the king, saying, "The hand of our God is upon all those for good who seek Him, but His power and His wrath are against all those who forsake Him."

6.    Not want of any good thing (Psa 34:9-10)

(Psa 34:9)  Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him. (10)  The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing.

7.    Life (Psa 69:32; Amo 5:4-8)

(Psa 69:32)  The humble shall see this and be glad; And you who seek God, your hearts shall live.

(Amo 5:4)  For thus says the LORD to the house of Israel:

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Psalms – TJL Compliation"Seek Me and live; (5)  But do not seek Bethel, Nor enter Gilgal, Nor pass over to Beersheba; For Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, And Bethel shall come to nothing. (6)  Seek the LORD and live, Lest He break out like fire in the house of Joseph, And devour it, With no one to quench it in Bethel— (7)  You who turn justice to wormwood, And lay righteousness to rest in the earth!" (8)  He made the Pleiades and Orion; He turns the shadow of death into morning And makes the day dark as night; He calls for the waters of the sea And pours them out on the face of the earth; The LORD is His name.

8.    Knowledge (Pro 28:5)

(Pro 28:5)  Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all.

9.    Righteousness (Hos 10:12)

(Hos 10:12)  Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the LORD, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.

10.    All blessings of life (Mat 6:33)

(Mat 6:33)  But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

11.    Finding what is sought (Mat 7:7-11)

(Mat 7:7)  "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. (8)  For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. (9)  Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? (10)  Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent? (11)  If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!

12.    Answers to prayer (Heb 11:6)

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(Heb 11:6)  But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for

he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

9] Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.[thou hast been my help ... O God of my salvation]

Fivefold confidence in God:1.    Thou hast been my help.2.    God of my salvation (deliverance)3.    The Lord will take me up (Psa 27:10).4.    I believe in the goodness of God (Psa 27:11).5.    He shall strengthen my heart (Psa 27:14).

10] When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.“When” = “Had…” or “If…”

This verse has been misunderstood by critics because David’s father and mother did not forsake him.

His statement was a familiar proverb.

God cares for us as a father and mother care for their children (Isa. 49:15; Isa 63:16); and though it’s unlikely that parents would abandon their children, it’s certain that God never forsakes His own (Heb. 13:5-6).

(Isa 49:15)  "Can a woman forget her nursing child, And not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, Yet I will not forget you.

(Isa 63:16)  Doubtless You are our Father, Though Abraham was ignorant of us, And Israel does not acknowledge us. You, O LORD, are our Father; Our Redeemer from Everlasting is Your name.

Heb 13:5-6  Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU." (6)  So we may boldly say: "THE LORD IS MY HELPER; I

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Psalms – TJL CompliationWILL NOT FEAR. WHAT CAN MAN DO TO ME?"

[take me up] Receive and protect me as His very own. He will gather me up as a lamb to His bosom; He will not forsake me.

Another hidden reference to the Rapture??

• Fear of the Future Ps 27:11-14

11] Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.[lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies] Lead me

in the path of righteousness, because of my enemies, who watch for my downfall (Psa 23:3-6).

Psa 119:97-106  Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day.  (98)  You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies; For they are ever with me.  (99)  I have more understanding than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation.   (100)  I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep Your precepts.   (101)  I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Your word.   (102)  I have not departed from Your judgments, For You Yourself have taught me.  (103)  How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth!   (104)  Through Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way.  (105)  Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.   (106)  I have sworn and confirmed That I will keep Your righteous judgments.

Psa 23:3-6  He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.  (4)  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.  (5)  You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.   (6)  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever.

Joh 14:26-27  But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things,

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Psalms – TJL Compliationand bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. (27)  Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Joh_16:33  These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."1Jn_5:4  For whatever is born of God overcomes the world.

And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.

12] Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.This verse raises the question of what would happen if faith in the goodness of God were not manifested.

My enemies thirst for my destruction. Let them not be gratified.

Many bear false witness against me. Confound them and unmask their evil designs.

Did David write these words after he had won the battle?

As a wise soldier, he realized that one victory did not guarantee that the enemy would stop attacking.

Perhaps the enemy had retreated, and David was now concerned about their return.

“Let us be as watchful after the victory as before the battle,” said the godly Scottish preacher Andrew Bonar, and wise counsel it is.

13] I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.[land of the living] This expression is used 3 times with the article “the” (Job 28:13; Psa 142:5; Isa 38:11) and

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(Job 28:13)  Man does not know its value, Nor is it found in the

land of the living.

(Psa 142:5)  I cried out to You, O LORD: I said, "You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.

(Isa 38:11)  I said, "I shall not see YAH, The LORD in the land of the living; I shall observe man no more among the inhabitants of the world.

8 times without it (Psa 27:13; Eze 26:20; Eze 32:23-32). The Hebrew versus the English translation….

Contrast this expression with the idea of the state of the dead

(Psa 27:13)  I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living.

(Eze 26:20)  then I will bring you down with those who descend into the Pit, to the people of old, and I will make you dwell in the lowest part of the earth, in places desolate from antiquity, with those who go down to the Pit, so that you may never be inhabited; and I shall establish glory in the land of the living.

Eze 32:23-32  Her graves are set in the recesses of the Pit, And her company is all around her grave, All of them slain, fallen by the sword, Who caused terror in the land of the living.   (24)  "There is Elam and all her multitude, All around her grave, All of them slain, fallen by the sword, Who have gone down uncircumcised to the lower parts of the earth, Who caused their terror in the land of the living; Now they bear their shame with those who go down to the Pit.   (25)  They have set her bed in the midst of the slain, With all her multitude, With her graves all around it, All of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword; Though their terror was caused In the land of the living, Yet they bear their shame With those who go down to the Pit; It was put in the midst of the slain.   (26)  "There are Meshech and Tubal and all their multitudes, With all their graves around it, All of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword, Though they caused their terror in the land of the living.   (27)  They do not lie with the mighty Who are fallen of the uncircumcised, Who have gone down to hell with their weapons of war; They have laid their swords under their heads, But their iniquities will be on their bones, Because of the terror of the mighty in the land of the living.   (28)  Yes, you shall be broken in the midst of the

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Psalms – TJL Compliationuncircumcised, And lie with those slain by the sword.  (29)  "There is Edom, Her kings and all her princes, Who despite their might Are laid beside those slain by the sword; They shall lie with the uncircumcised, And with those who go down to the Pit.   (30)  There are the princes of the north, All of them, and all the Sidonians, Who have gone down with the slain In shame at the terror which they caused by their might; They lie uncircumcised with those slain by the sword, And bear their shame with those who go down to the Pit.   (31)  "Pharaoh will see them And be comforted over all his multitude, Pharaoh and all his army, Slain by the sword," Says the Lord GOD. (32)  "For I have caused My terror in the land of the living; And he shall be placed in the midst of the uncircumcised With those slain by the sword, Pharaoh and all his multitude," Says the Lord GOD.

14] Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.Waiting on the Lord is the function of Hope – God will do what He said He would do. It is to live by faith trusting Him2Co 4:7-18  But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the

excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.   (8)  We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;   (9)  persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed—  (10)  always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.  (11)  For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. (12)  So then death is working in us, but life in you.  (13)  And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I BELIEVED AND THEREFORE I SPOKE," we also believe and therefore speak,  (14)  knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present us with you.  (15)  For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.  (16)  Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(17)  For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,   (18)  while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Isa 40:28-31 NKJV  Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable.   (29)  He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength.   (30)  Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall,   (31)  But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.

He asked the Lord for guidance (see Ps 25:4- one of his familiar songs, “I know not what the future holds / but I know who holds the future.”

If Jesus is your Savior and Lord, then the future is your friend, and you have nothing to fear.

Psa 25:1-22  A Psalm of David. To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul.   (2)  O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; [be disappointed / embarrassed in front of the world by not receiving the thing I expect, espoused, and looked forward to] Let not my enemies triumph over me.  (3)   Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.  

(4)   Show me Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths. (5)   Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.  

(6)  Remember, O LORD, Your tender mercies and Your lovingkindnesses, For they are from of old.   (7)  Do not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions; According to Your mercy remember me, For Your goodness' sake, O LORD.  (8)  Good and upright is the LORD; Therefore He teaches sinners in the way.  (9)  The humble He guides in justice, And the humble He teaches His way.  (10)  All the paths of the LORD are mercy and

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Psalms – TJL Compliationtruth, To such as keep His covenant and His testimonies. (11)  For Your name's sake, O LORD, Pardon my iniquity, for it is great.  

(12)  Who is the man that fears the LORD? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses.  (13)  He himself shall dwell in prosperity, And his descendants shall inherit the earth.  

(14)  The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant.   (15)  My eyes are ever toward the LORD, For He shall pluck my feet out of the net. (16)  Turn Yourself to me, and have mercy on me, For I am desolate and afflicted.  

(17)  The troubles of my heart have enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses!  (18)  Look on my affliction and my pain, And forgive all my sins.   (19)  Consider my enemies, for they are many; And they hate me with cruel hatred.  

(20)  Keep my soul, and deliver me; Let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust in You.  (21)   Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait for You.  (22)  Redeem Israel, O God, Out of all their troubles!

[Wait on the LORD]

God also waits-upon man (Isa 30:18)

Isa 30:18  Therefore the LORD will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the LORD is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him. 

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Twenty-one Reasons to Wait on God ; to Hope in the Lord

1. Freedom from shame (Psa 25:3)

(Psa 25:3)  Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.

2.    Integrity and uprightness (Psa 25:21)3.    Preservation (Psa 25:21)

(Psa 25:21)  Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait for You.

4.    Renewed strength and courage (Psa 27:14; Psa 31:24; Isa 40:31)

(Psa 27:14)  Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!

(Psa 31:24)  Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the LORD.

(Isa 40:31)  But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.

5.    Life (Psa 33:19-20)6.    Help and protection (Psa 33:20)

(Psa 33:19)  To deliver their soul from death, And to keep them alive in famine. (20)  Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.

7.    Mercy (Psa 33:22)

(Psa 33:22)   Let Your mercy, O LORD, be upon us , Just as we hope in You.

(Isa 30:18)  Therefore the LORD will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the LORD is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him. 

8.    Patience (Psa 37:7-9)9.    Inheritance of the earth (Psa 37:34)

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(Psa 37:7)  Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; Do

not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. (8)  Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret—it only causes harm. (9)  For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the LORD, They shall inherit the earth.

Mat 5:5  Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 

(Psa 37:34)  Wait on the LORD, And keep His way, And He shall exalt you to inherit the land; When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.

10.    Hope (Psa 39:7-8; Psa 130:5-6; Gal 5:5)

(Psa 39:7)  "And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You. (8)  Deliver me from all my transgressions; Do not make me the reproach of the foolish.

(Psa 130:5)  I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope. (6)  My soul waits for the Lord More than those who watch for the morning—Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.

(Gal 5:5)  For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.

11.    Answers to prayer (Psa 40:1-3)

(Psa 40:1)  To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. ( 2 )   He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps ( 3 )   He has put a new song in my mouth—Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the LORD.

12.    Salvation (Psa 62:1; Rom 8:25)

(Psa 62:1)  To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation.

(Rom 8:25)  But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation13.    Daily supply (Psa 104:27-28)

(Psa 104:27)  These all wait for You, That You may give them their food in due season. ( 28 )   What You give them they gather in; You open Your hand, they are filled with good.

14.    Counsel (Psa 106:13)

(Psa 106:13)  They soon forgot His works; They did not wait for His counsel,

15.    Revelation of God (Isa 25:9)

(Isa 25:9)  And it will be said in that day: "Behold, this is our God; We have waited for Him, and He will save us. This is the LORD; We have waited for Him; We will be glad and rejoice in His salvation."

16.    Justice (Isa 26:8-9; Isa 30:18)

(Isa 26:8)  Yes, in the way of Your judgments, O LORD, we have waited for You; The desire of our soul is for Your name And for the remembrance of You. (9)  With my soul I have desired You in the night, Yes, by my spirit within me I will seek You early; For when Your judgments are in the earth, The inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.

(Isa 30:18)  Therefore the LORD will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the LORD is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him.

17.    Blessing (Isa 30:18)

(Isa 30:18)  Therefore the LORD will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the LORD is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him.

18.    Eternal things (Isa 64:4)

(Isa 64:4)  For since the beginning of the world Men have not heard nor perceived by the ear, Nor has the eye seen any God besides You, Who acts for the one who waits for Him.

19.    Goodness of God (Lam 3:25)

(Lam 3:25)  The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, To

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20.    Holy Spirit baptism (Luk 24:49; Act 1:4-8)

(Luk 24:49)  Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high."

(Act 1:4)  And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; (5)  for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now." (6)  Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, "Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" (7)  And He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. (8)  But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."

21.    Second coming of Christ (Luk 12:36; 1Co 1:7; 1Th 1:9-10; 2Th 3:5; 1Ti 6:14)

(Luk 12:36)  and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately.

(1Co 1:7)  so that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ,

(1Th 1:9)  For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, (10)  and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.

(2Th 3:5)  Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.

(1Ti 6:14)  that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ's appearing,

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Seven Ways of Waiting on God:1.    Prayerfully (Psa 25:4-5)

(Psa 25:4)  Show me Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths. (5)  Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.

2.    Patiently (Psa 37:7; Psa 145:15)

(Psa 37:7)  Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.

(Psa 145:15)  The eyes of all look expectantly to You, And You give them their food in due season.

3. Single-mindedly (Psa 62:5)4.    Expectantly (Psa 62:5-6; Psa 123:2; Mic 7:7)

(Psa 62:5)  My soul, wait silently for God alone, For my expectation is from Him. (6)  He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defe

nse; I shall not be moved.

(Psa 123:2)  Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, As the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, So our eyes look to the LORD our God, Until He has mercy on us.

(Mic 7:7)  Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me.

5.    Longingly (Psa 130:5-6)

(Psa 130:5)  I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope. (6)  My soul waits for the Lord More than those who watch for the morning—Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.

6.    Quietly (Lam 3:26)

(Lam 3:26)  It is good that one should hope and wait quietly For the salvation of the LORD.

7.    Continually (Hos 12:6)

(Hos 12:6)  So you, by the help of your God, return; Observe

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Seven Examples of Waiting on God:1. Jacob (Gen 49:18)

(Gen 49:18)  I have waited for your salvation, O LORD!

2. David (Psa 25:4-5, Psa 25:21; Psa 33:18-22)

(Psa 25:4) Show me Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths. (5) Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.

(Psa 25:21) Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait for You.

(Psa 33:18) Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy, (19) To deliver their soul from death, And to keep them alive in famine. (20) Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. (21) For our heart shall rejoice in Him, Because we have trusted in His holy name. (22) Let Your mercy, O LORD, be upon us, Just as we hope in You.

3. Isaiah (Isa 8:17)

(Isa 8:17) And I will wait on the LORD, Who hides His face from the house of Jacob; And I will hope in Him.

4.    Jeremiah (Jer 14:22)

(Jer 14:22)  Are there any among the idols of the nations that can cause rain? Or can the heavens give showers? Are You not He, O LORD our God? Therefore we will wait for You, Since You have made all these.

5.    Micah (Mic 7:7)

(Mic 7:7)  Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me.

6.    Simeon (Luk 2:25)

(Luk 2:25)  And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

7.    All creation (Psa 104:25-28; Psa 145:15-16)

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innumerable teeming things, Living things both small and great. (:26)  There the ships sail about; There is that Leviathan Which You have made to play there. (27)  These all wait for You, That You may give them their food in due season. (28)  What You give them they gather in; You open Your hand, they are filled with good.

(Psa 145:15)  The eyes of all look expectantly to You, And You give them their food in due season. (16)  You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.

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[be of good courage]Ten Commands to Have Courage1. The ten spies (Num 13:20)

(Num 13:20)  whether the land is rich or poor; and whether there are forests there or not. Be of good courage. And bring some of the fruit of the land." Now the time was the season of the first ripe grapes.

2. Joshua (Jos 1:6-9, Jos 1:18)

(Jos 1:6)  Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. (7)  Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. (8)  This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. (9)  Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

(Jos 1:18)  Whoever rebels against your command and does not heed your words, in all that you command him, shall be put to death. Only be strong and of good courage."

3.    Israel under Joshua (Deu 31:6-7; Jos 10:25; Jos 23:6)

(Deu 31:6)  Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you." (7)  Then Moses called Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, "Be strong and of good courage, for you must go with this people to the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall cause them to inherit it.

(Jos 10:25)  Then Joshua said to them, "Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage, for thus the

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(Jos 23:6)  Therefore be very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, lest you turn aside from it to the right hand or to the left,

4.    Israel under David (2Sa 10:12; 1Ch 19:13)

(2Sa 10:12)  Be of good courage, and let us be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the LORD do what is good in His sight."

(1Ch 19:13)  Be of good courage, and let us be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the LORD do what is good in His sight."

5.    Absalom’s servants (2Sa 13:28)

(2Sa 13:28)  Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, "Watch now, when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, 'Strike Amnon!' then kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant."

6.    Solomon (1Ch 22:13; 1Ch 28:20)

(1Ch 22:13)  Then you will prosper, if you take care to fulfill the statutes and judgments with which the LORD charged Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and of good courage; do not fear nor be dismayed.

(1Ch 28:20)  And David said to his son Solomon, "Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God—my God—will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.

7.    Hezekiah (2Ch 32:7)

(2Ch 32:7)  "Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid nor dismayed before the king of Assyria, nor before all the multitude that is with him; for there are more with us than with him.

8.    Israel under Ezra (Ezr 10:4)

(Ezr 10:4)  Arise, for this matter is your responsibility. We also

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9.    All men (Psa 27:14; Psa 31:24)

(Psa 27:14)  Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!

(Psa 31:24)   Be of good courage , And He shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the LORD.

10.    Neighbors-one to another (Isa 41:6)

(Isa 41:6)  Everyone helped his neighbor, And said to his brother, "Be of good courage!"

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+9 Twenty-one Reasons to Wait on God 1. Freedom from shame (Psa 25:3)2. Integrity and uprightness (Psa 25:21)3. Preservation (Psa 25:21)4. Renewed strength and courage (Ps 27:14; Ps

31:24; Is 40:31)5. Life (Psa 33:19-20)6. Help and protection (Psa 33:20)7. Mercy (Psa 33:22)8. Patience (Psa 37:7-9)9. Inheritance of the earth (Psa 37:34)10. Hope (Psa 39:7-8; Psa 130:5-6; Gal 5:5)11. Answers to prayer (Psa 40:1-3)12. Salvation (Psa 62:1; Rom 8:25)13. Daily supply (Psa 104:27-28)14. Counsel (Psa 106:13)15. Revelation of God (Isa 25:9)16. Justice (Isa 26:8-9; Isa 30:18)17. Blessing (Isa 30:18)18. Eternal things (Isa 64:4)19. Goodness of God (Lam 3:25)20. Holy Spirit baptism (Luk 24:49; Act 1:4-8)21. Second coming of Christ (Luk 12:36; 1Co 1:7; 1Th

1:9-10; 2Th 3:5; 1Ti 6:14)

Seven Ways of Waiting on God:1. Prayerfully (Psa 25:4-5)2. Patiently (Psa 37:7; Psa 145:15)3. Single-mindedly (Psa 62:5)4. Expectantly (Psa 62:5-6; Psa 123:2; Mic 7:7)5. Longingly (Psa 130:5-6)6. Quietly (Lam 3:26)

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7. Continually (Hos 12:6)

Seven Examples of Waiting on God:1. Jacob (Gen 49:18)2. David (Psa 25:4-5, Psa 25:21; Psa 33:18-22)3. Isaiah (Isa 8:17)4. Jeremiah (Jer 14:22)5. Micah (Mic 7:7)6. Simeon (Luk 2:25)7. All creation (Psa 104:25-28; Psa 145:15-16)

Ten Commands to Have Courage1. The ten spies (Num 13:20)2. Joshua (Jos 1:6-9, Jos 1:18)3. Israel under Joshua (Deu 31:6-7; Jos 10:25; Jos

23:6)4. Israel under David (2Sa 10:12; 1Ch 19:13)5. Absalom’s servants (2Sa 13:28)6. Solomon (1Ch 22:13; 1Ch 28:20)7. Hezekiah (2Ch 32:7)8. Israel under Ezra (Ezr 10:4)9. All men (Psa 27:14; Psa 31:24)10. Neighbors-one to another (Isa 41:6)

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PSALM 28

Psa 28:1-9 ESV1 Of David. To you, O LORD, I call; my rock, be not deaf to me, lest, if you be silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit.2 Hear the voice of my pleas for mercy, when I cry to you for help, when I lift up my hands toward your most holy sanctuary.3 Do not drag me off with the wicked, with the workers of evil, who speak peace with their neighbors while evil is in their hearts.4 Give to them according to their work and according to the evil of their deeds; give to them according to the work of their hands; render them their due reward.5 Because they do not regard the works of the LORD or the work of his hands, he will tear them down and build them up no more.6 Blessed be the LORD! For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy.7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.8 The LORD is the strength of his people; he is the saving refuge of his anointed.9 Oh, save your people and bless your heritage! Be their shepherd and carry them forever.

Psa 28:1-9 ISV

1 Davidic. To you, LORD, I cry out! My Rock, do not refuse to answer me. If you remain silent, I will become like those who descend into the Pit.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation2 Hear the sound of my supplications when I cry to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your most holy sanctuary.3 Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those who practice iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while harboring evil in their hearts.4 Reward them according to their deeds; according to the evil of their actions. Reward them based on what they do; give them what they deserve.5 Because they do not understand the deeds of the LORD or the work of his hands, He will tear them down and never build them up.6 Blessed be the LORD! For he has heard the sound of my supplications.7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I received help. My heart rejoices, and I give thanks to him with my song.8 The LORD is the strength of his people; he is a refuge of deliverance for his anointed.9 Deliver your people and bless your inheritance! Shepherd them and lift them up forever!

The Book of Psalms: Psalm 28This wonderful little psalm contains a cry - David is in trouble here.

It is a prayer for judgment upon his enemies and praise for the deliverance he knows will come.

Once again, David found himself in difficulty and cried out to the Lord for help.

Links between this Psalm 28 and 26 and 27 suggest that David is still in the same life-threatening situation.

And it is also prophetic of Israel during the Tribulation.

We don’t know what caused the problem, but it involved wicked people and workers of iniquity and deceptive people who pretended to be David’s friends but were working for his ruin.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationThe period leading up to Absalom’s rebellion would fit this description, but would David pray for his own son’s destruction when he asked to have Absalom spared (Ps 28:4-5; 2 Sam. 18:5)?

2Sa 18:5  Now the king had commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, saying, "Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom." And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains orders concerning Absalom. 

Regardless of the background, this psalm teaches us some important lessons about prayer and patience.

This psalm is actually preliminary to Psalm 29.

• The Problem of Unanswered Prayer Ps 28:1-5• The Joy of Unbounded Praise Ps 28:6,7• The Promise of Underserved Blessing Ps 28:8,9The psalmist was convinced that the Lord would distinguish him from the wicked when He overthrows them and would preserve him from his distress.

Therefore he prayed that the Lord would save and shepherd His people.

This psalm is a companion to Psalm 26, but here the danger was imminent.

The Problem of Unanswered Prayer (Ps 28:1-5).

[A Psalm of David.]1] Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.David had prayed fervently about his dangerous situation, but the Lord hadn’t answered him. (Ps 13:1; Ps 35:22; Ps 39:12; Ps 40:17; Ps 69:3; Ps 83:1; Ps 109:1; Ps 119:82.)

(Psa 13:1)  To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me?

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silence. O Lord, do not be far from me.

(Psa 39:12)  "Hear my prayer, O LORD, And give ear to my cry; Do not be silent at my tears; For I am a stranger with You, A sojourner, as all my fathers were.

(Psa 40:17)  But I am poor and needy; Yet the LORD thinks upon me. You are my help and my deliverer; Do not delay, O my God.

(Psa 69:3)  I am weary with my crying; My throat is dry; My eyes fail while I wait for my God.

(Psa 83:1)  A Song. A Psalm of Asaph. Do not keep silent, O God! Do not hold Your peace, And do not be still, O God!

(Psa 109:1)  To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Do not keep silent, O God of my praise!

(Psa 119:82)  My eyes fail from searching Your word, Saying, "When will You comfort me?"

It has often been said that “God’s delays are not God’s denials,” and David was learning that important lesson.

God wasn’t looking for David to grovel before Him. God knew David’s condition. God wanted David to know and express it before Him.

[be not silent to me] Two requests of David:1.    Be not silent: reason2.    Hear my supplications (Psa 28:2)

Ps 28:1, he called on the Lord, and in Ps 28:2, he cried out to Him in desperation, but the Lord didn’t answer.

The unchanging Rock had changed (Ps 31:2-3; Ps 62:2)!

(Psa 31:2)  Bow down Your ear to me, Deliver me speedily; Be my rock of refuge, A fortress of defense to save me. (3)  For You are my rock and my fortress; Therefore, for Your name's sake, Lead me and guide me.

(Psa 62:2)  He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationWas the Lord silent because He could no longer hear and speak?

David lifted his hands in worship as he prayed toward the sanctuary of God (Ps 63:4; Ps 141:2; Lam. 2:19; 3:41; 1 Tim. 2:8), but the Lord apparently didn’t see him.

(Psa 63:4)  Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name.

(Psa 141:2)  Let my prayer be set before You as incense, The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

(Lam 2:19)  "Arise, cry out in the night, At the beginning of the watches; Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. Lift your hands toward Him For the life of your young children, Who faint from hunger at the head of every street."

(Lam 3:41)  Let us lift our hearts and hands To God in heaven.

(1Ti 2:8)  I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting;

But Jehovah is the “living God” who sees His people, hears their cries, and speaks His Word to them (Ps 115:1-8)!

Psa 115:1-8  Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, But to Your name give glory, Because of Your mercy, Because of Your truth.   (2)  Why should the Gentiles say, "So where is their God?"  (3)  But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases.  (4)  Their idols are silver and gold, The work of men's hands.  (5)  They have mouths, but they do not speak; Eyes they have, but they do not see;  (6)  They have ears, but they do not hear; Noses they have, but they do not smell;   (7)  They have hands, but they do not handle; Feet they have, but they do not walk; Nor do they mutter through their throat.   (8)  Those who make them are like them; So is everyone who trusts in them.

[pit] Hebrew: bowr (H953), a dug well or cistern, a deep place, dungeon.

It is translated:

pit 42 times (Gen 37:20-29; Exo 21:33-34; Lev 11:36; 1Sa 13:6; 2Sa 23:20; 2Ki 10:14; 1Ch 11:22; Psa 7:15;

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dungeon 13 times (Gen 40:15; Gen 41:14; Exo 12:29; Jer 37:16; Jer 38:6-13);

cistern 4 times (2Ki 18:31; Pro 5:15; Ecc 12:6; Isa 36:16; Jer 2:13); and

well 9 times (Deu 6:11; 1Sa 19:22; 2Sa 3:26; 2Sa 23:15-16; 1Ch 11:17-18; 2Ch 26:10; Neh 9:25).

Graves were sometimes dug in the sides of a pit (Eze 32:23).

Eze 32:23  Her graves are set in the recesses of the Pit, And her company is all around her grave, All of them slain, fallen by the sword, Who caused terror in the land of the living. 

Bowr (H953) is used figuratively of the state of sin (Psa 40:2; Isa 51:1) and of the state of death (Psa 28:1; Psa 30:3; Psa 88:4, Psa 88:6; Psa 143:7; Pro 1:12; Pro 28:17; Isa 14:15-19; Isa 24:22; Isa 38:18; Eze 26:20; Eze 31:14, Eze 31:16; Eze 32:18, Eze 32:24-30).

It is never translated grave, sepulchre, tomb, or hell.

David felt like a dead man whose body was in the tomb and whose soul was in sheol, the realm of the departed (Ps 22:20; Ps 30:9; Ps 88:4; Ps 143:7).

(Psa 22:20)  Deliver Me from the sword, My precious life from the power of the dog.

(Psa 30:9)  "What profit is there in my blood, When I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your truth?

(Psa 88:4)  I am counted with those who go down to the pit; I am like a man who has no strength,

(Psa 143:7)  Answer me speedily, O LORD; My spirit fails! Do not hide Your face from me, Lest I be like those who go down into the pit.

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2] Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.The “holy oracle ” was the mercy seat, which was in the tabernacle.

[oracle] Hebrew: debir (H1687), translated oracle 16 times, referring to where God speaks in the most holy place (Psa 28:2; 1Ki 6:5, 1Ki 6:16, 1Ki 6:19-23, 1Ki 6:31; 1Ki 7:49; 1Ki 8:6-8; 2Ch 3:16; 2Ch 4:20; 2Ch 5:7-9; cp. Act 7:38; Rom 3:2; Heb 5:12; 1Pe 4:11).

Its use here does not prove that the temple was built, for there was a most holy place in the tabernacle (Exo 26:33-34; Heb 9:3, Heb 9:8).

(Exo 26:33)  And you shall hang the veil from the clasps. Then you shall bring the ark of the Testimony in there, behind the veil. The veil shall be a divider for you between the holy place and the Most Holy. (34)  You shall put the mercy seat upon the ark of the Testimony in the Most

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(Heb 9:3)  and behind the second veil, the part of the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of All,

(Heb 9:8)  the Holy Spirit indicating this, that the way into the Holiest of All was not yet made manifest while the first tabernacle was still standing.

3] Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.He also felt like a criminal who was being dragged away with the wicked to be executed (Ps 28:3-5).

They were hypocrites, but he was speaking the truth.

Four requests of David:1.    Draw me not away with the wicked. Literally, Let me not

be punished with the wicked (Psa 28:3-4).2.    Give them according to their deeds.3.    Give them after the work of their hands (Psa 28:4).4.    Render to them their desert.

4] Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.Not personal revenge; but a call to God to fulfill His covenant to bring righteousness and peace to the land.

“Let them reap what they have sown.”

5] Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.

They had no regard for the words and works of the Lord, but David was a servant of God who worshipped Him faithfully.

According to God’s covenant with Israel, David’s idolatrous enemies should have been judged and condemned, but the Lord was doing nothing.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationHow could God treat His anointed king like a criminal?

But we should remind ourselves that the Father allowed His own Son to be unjustly treated like a common criminal (Isa. 53:7-8, Isa 53:12; Luke 22:37).

(Isa 53:7)  He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, And as a sheep before its shearers is silent, So He opened not His mouth. (8)  He was taken from prison and from judgment, And who will declare His generation? For He was cut off from the land of the living; For the transgressions of My people He was stricken.

(Isa 53:12)  Therefore I will divide Him a portion with the great, And He shall divide the spoil with the strong, Because He poured out His soul unto death, And He was numbered with the transgressors, And He bore the sin of many, And made intercession for the transgressors.

(Luk 22:37)  For I say to you that this which is written must still be accomplished in Me: 'AND HE WAS NUMBERED WITH THE TRANSGRESSORS.' For the things concerning Me have an end."

David’s prayer was not an expression of personal revenge but a call for God to fulfill His covenant and bring righteousness and peace into the land.

“Let them reap what they have sown” was his request.

The Joy of Unbounded Praise (Ps 28:6-7).

6] Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.7] The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

Seven favors from God:

1.    He has heard my prayer (Psa 28:6).2.    He is my strength (Psa 28:7, Psa 28:8).3.    He is my shield (Psa 28:7).4.    He is my help.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation5.    He is my salvation (Psa 28:9).6.    He is my blessing.7.    He is my food and support.

Blessed be the LORD David blessed the Lord for his deliverance and wasn’t ashamed to confess it.

His testimony was clear: “God heard me and God helped me! I trusted Him and now I praise Him!”

[my song will I praise him] The scene changes. David is singing instead of sobbing!

“My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped” (NASB).

Faith in Jehovah made all the difference.

The hands of the enemy were busy doing evil (Ps 28:4), but when David believed God and lifted up his hands in prayer (Ps 28:2), then God’s hands went to work and met the need (Ps 28:5).

Faith moves the hands of God, and God’s hands control the universe.

Threefold praise to God:1.    Blessed be the Lord (Psa 28:6).2.    My heart greatly rejoices (Psa 28:7).3.    My song will praise Him.

The Promise of Undeserved Blessing (Ps 28:8-9)David turned a painful experience into a song of praise to the Lord and that he left behind a witness that has encouraged other believers for centuries.

8] The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.[anointed] His Messiah, as in Psa 2:2; Psa 18:50; etc.

(Psa 2:2)  The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying,

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(Psa 18:50)  Great deliverance He gives to His king, And

shows mercy to His anointed, To David and his descendants forevermore.

David now had the strength to obey God’s will, no matter what the enemy might do.

He also had the Lord as his shield ().

David had God’s power and God’s protection.

9] Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up forever.David closed his song by encouraging his people with what he had learned from the Lord.

Not only had God saved His anointed king, but He would also save His people Israel. “God save the king” included “God save the people,” so they must trust Him.

David saw the nation as God’s inheritance (Ps 33:12; 78:62, 78:71; 79:1; 94:14; Deut. 4:20; 9:26, 29; Mic. 7:14, Mic 7:18),

(Psa 33:12)  Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people He has chosen as His own inheritance.

(Psa 78:62)  He also gave His people over to the sword, And was furious with His inheritance.

(Psa 78:71)  From following the ewes that had young He brought him, To shepherd Jacob His people, And Israel His inheritance.

(Psa 79:1)  A Psalm of Asaph. O God, the nations have come into Your inheritance; Your holy temple they have defiled; They have laid Jerusalem in heaps.

(Psa 94:14)  For the LORD will not cast off His people, Nor will He forsake His inheritance.

(Deu 4:20)  But the LORD has taken you and brought you out of the iron furnace, out of Egypt, to be His people, an inheritance, as you are this day.

(Deu 9:26)  Therefore I prayed to the LORD, and said: 'O Lord GOD, do not destroy Your people and Your inheritance whom You have redeemed through Your greatness, whom

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Psalms – TJL CompliationYou have brought out of Egypt with a mighty hand.

(Deu 9:29)  Yet they are Your people and Your inheritance, whom You brought out by Your mighty power and by Your outstretched arm.'

(Mic 7:14)  Shepherd Your people with Your staff, The flock of Your heritage, Who dwell solitarily in a woodland, In the midst of Carmel; Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, As in days of old.

(Mic 7:18)  Who is a God like You, Pardoning iniquity And passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in mercy.

God’s flock, and God’s family.

The word “feed” in Ps 28:9 means “to tend as a shepherd” (see Ps. 23:1-4),

Psa 23:1-4  A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.   (2)  He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.   (3)  He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.  (4)  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

“lift up” means “to carry like a child.”

The faithful shepherd sometimes has to carry the lambs,

The two images merge (Isa. 40:11).

“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young ” (Isa 40:11).

Though he was Israel’s king, David always saw himself as a shepherd (2 Sam. 24:17).

Indeed, the nation of Israel is God’s inheritance, for He has invested in them the spiritual treasures that the bankrupt world needs (Rom. 9:1-5).

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Psalms – TJL Compliationconscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit,   (2)  that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. (3)  For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen according to the flesh,  (4)  who are Israelites, to whom pertain the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God, and the promises;  (5)  of whom are the fathers and from whom, according to the flesh, Christ came, who is over all, the eternally blessed God. Amen.

“Salvation is of the Jews” (John 4:22).

God has not forsaken His people.

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PSALM 29

Psa 29:1-11 ISV1 A Davidic Psalm. Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings; ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD wearing holy attire.3 The voice of the LORD was heard above the waters; the God of glory thundered; the LORD was heard over many waters.4 The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.5 The voice of the LORD snaps the cedars; the LORD snaps the cedars of Lebanon.6 He makes them stagger like a calf, even Lebanon and Sirion like a young wild ox.7 The voice of the LORD shoots out flashes of fire.8 The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.9 The voice of the LORD causes deer to give birth, and strips the forest bare. In his Temple all of them shout, "Glory!"10 The LORD sat enthroned over the flood, and the LORD sits as king forever.11 The LORD will give strength to his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

Psa 29:1-11 ESV1 A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over many waters.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation4 The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon.6 He makes Lebanon to skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox.7 The voice of the LORD flashes forth flames of fire.8 The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.9 The voice of the LORD makes the deer give birth and strips the forests bare, and in his temple all cry, "Glory!"10 The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king forever.11 May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace!

The Book of Psalms: Psalm 29 “The Storm Psalm”Psalm 29 David was an outdoorsman who appreciated nature and celebrated the power of Jehovah the Creator.

Now we come to a psalm that describes a great thunderstorm: the gloom of the tempest, the clap of thunder, the flash of lightning, and terror on every side.

David compares it the power, might and the voice of God

This is a nature psalm.

Cf. Psalm 8:3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained,” which is a psalm to be read on a good clear night.

Cf. Psalm 19:1 “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth hishandiwork. ”

• “ The psalm of seven thunders. ” - Delitzsch

• “ This psalm is elaborated with a symmetry of which no more perfect specimen exists in Hebrew. ” - Ewald…

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Psalms – TJL CompliationJewish worshippers read Psalm 29 in their synagogues in their celebration of Hag Shavout, Feast of Weeks

Jewish worshippers today use this psalm in the synagogue as a part of their celebration of Pentecost.

Israel’s neighbors believed that BaaI, the storm god, controlled rain and fertility, but this psalm says otherwise.

Psalm 29 magnifies the sovereignty of God and the power of God in His creation, both of which bring glory to God.

1. God’s Glory In the Heavenly Temple (Ps 29:1-2).

[A Psalm of David.]1] Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.Heaven is a place of worship (see Rev. 4-5), and here the command is given for the angels (“mighty ones, Sons of the Mighty”) to ascribe (attribute, Ps 96:7-9) to God glory and strength, because these divine attributes magnify His name.

Psa 96:7-9  Give to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Give to the LORD glory and strength.   (8)  Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come into His courts.   (9)  Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, all the earth.

The psalm begins and ends mentioning God’s “strength” (Ps 29:1, 11), and Ps 29:4-9 demonstrate that strength in the description of the storm.

[mighty] Angels are no doubt the thought here, for they constituted the heavenly company surrounding God in David’s day (Job 1:6; Job 2:1; 1Ki 22:19; Neh 9:6);

(Job 1:6)  Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them.

(Job 2:1)  Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD.

(1Ki 22:19)  Then Micaiah said, "Therefore hear the word of

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Psalms – TJL Compliationthe LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by, on His right hand and on His left.

(Neh 9:6)  You alone are the LORD; You have made heaven, The heaven of heavens, with all their host, The earth and everything on it, The seas and all that is in them, And You preserve them all. The host of heaven worships You.

Angels are called “sons of God” in Gen 6:2, Gen 6:4; Job 1:6; Job 2:1; Job 38:4-7; Psalm 89:6.

(Gen 6:2)  that the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves of all whom they chose.

(Gen 6:4)  There were giants on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men and they bore children to them. Those were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown.

(Job 1:6)  Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them.

(Job 2:1)  Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD.

(Job 38:4)  "Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. (5)  Who determined its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? (6)  To what were its foundations fastened? Or who laid its cornerstone, (7)  When the morning stars sang together, And all the sons of God shouted for joy?

(Psa 89:6)  For who in the heavens can be compared to the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the LORD?

Since Christ "led captivity captive" (Eph 4:8-10), all the saved are in heaven to increase the number of the heavenly host (Heb 12:23).

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Psalms – TJL CompliationEph 4:8-10  Therefore He says: "WHEN HE ASCENDED ON

HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE, AND GAVE GIFTS TO MEN."  (9)  (Now this, "HE ASCENDED"—what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?  (10)  He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.)

1Pe 3:18-22  For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit,   (19)  by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison,  (20)  who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. (21)  There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,   (22)  who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.

Mat 27:51-53  Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split,   (52)  and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised;  (53)  and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many.

Heb 12:22-24  But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels,   (23)  to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect,   (24)  to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel.

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The word “glory” is used four times in the psalm (Ps 29:1-3, 9), for David saw in the storm God’s glory revealed in three different places.

2] Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

[beauty of holiness]The expression [beauty of holiness] is found five times (Psa 29:2; Psa 96:9; Psa 110:3; 1Ch 16:29; 2Ch 20:21).

(Psa 96:9)  Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, all the earth.

(Psa 110:3)  Your people shall be volunteers In the day of Your power; In the beauties of holiness, from the womb of the morning, You have the dew of Your youth.

(1Ch 16:29)  Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness!

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(2Ch 20:21)  And when he had consulted with the people, he

appointed those who should sing to the LORD, and who should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army and were saying: "Praise the LORD, For His mercy endures forever."

The Jewish priests and Levites had to dress properly as they served at the sanctuary (Ex. 28:1ff), and even God’s angels must come before Him in proper “attire,” what is called “holy array” (NASB) and “the splendor of his holiness” (NIv). (See Ps 27:4; Ps 96:9.)

True holiness is a beautiful thing to behold, and certainly the greatest demonstration was in the life of Jesus Christ when He ministered on earth.

Sin is ugly, no matter what we may call it, but true holiness is beautiful and brings glory to God.

Holy: Separate > Unique / Pure

Christians are commanded to be perfect in holiness in body and spirit (Luk 1:75; Rom 6:19, Rom 6:22; 2Co 7:1; Eph 4:24; 1Th 3:13; 1Th 4:7; Heb 12:10-14).

(Luk 1:75)  In holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our life.

(Rom 6:19)  I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves of uncleanness, and of lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves of righteousness for holiness. (20)  For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. (21)  What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.    (22)  But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life.

(2Co 7:1)  Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

(Eph 4:24)  and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and

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(1Th 3:13)  so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints.

(1Th 4:7)  For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness.

(Heb 12:10-17)  For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness.   (11)  Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.   (12)  Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees,  (13)  and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.  (14)  Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:   (15)  looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;   (16)  lest there be any fornicator or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright.   (17)  For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears.

This is only possible in Christ (1Co 1:30; 2Co 5:17-18).

(1Co 1:30)  But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—

(2Co 5:17)  Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (18)  Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation,

God is spoken of as being "glorious in holiness" (Exo 15:11).

Exo 15:11  "Who is like You, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like You, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing

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His throne is called one of holiness (Psa 47:8).

Psa 47:8  God reigns over the nations; God sits on His holy throne.

He dwells in a holy city (Rev 21:2, Rev 21:10; Rev 22:19).

(Rev 21:2)  Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

(Rev 21:10)  And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,

(Rev 22:19)  and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

Day and night living creatures call attention to His holiness (Isa 6:3; Rev 4:8).

(Isa 6:3)  And one cried to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory!"

(Rev 4:8)  The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying: "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!"

He dwells among holy angels and redeemed men (Rev 14:10; Rev 18:20; Rev 22:6).

(Rev 14:10)  he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb.

(Rev 18:20)  "Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you holy apostles and prophets, for God has avenged you on her!"

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(Rev 22:6)  Then he said to me, "These words are faithful

and true." And the Lord God of the holy prophets sent His angel to show His servants the things which must shortly take place.

Everything in creation was created holy and all will be eternally holy except the rebels in eternal hell.

Eighty Holy Things in Scripture:1. Ground (Exo 3:5)2. Nation (Exo 19:6)3. Sabbath (Exo 16:23)4. Men (Exo 22:31)5. Place (Exo 26:33)6. Garments (Exo 28:22)7. Gifts (Exo 28:38)8. Convocation (Exo 12:16)9. Things (Exo 28:38)10. Crown (Exo 29:6)11. Oil (Exo 30:25)12. Altar (Exo 29:37)13. Day (Exo 35:2)14. Worshipers (Exo 29:37)15. Offerings (Lev 2:3)16. Coat (Lev 16:4)17. Sanctuary (Lev 16:33)18. God (Lev 19:2)19. Fruit (Lev 19:24)20. God’s name (Lev 20:3)21. Priest (Lev 21:6)22. Feasts (Lev 23:2)23. Firstfruits (Lev 23:20)24. Year (Lev 25:12)25. Animals (Lev 27:9)26. House (Lev 27:14)27. Field (Lev 27:16)28. Every consecrated thing

(Lev 27:28)29. Tithe (Lev 27:30)30. Water (Num 5:17)31. Instruments (Num 31:6)

32. Vessel (1Ki 8:4)33. Ark (2Ch 35:3)34. City (Neh 11:18)35. Hill (Psa 2:6)36. Temple (Psa 5:7)37. Heaven (Psa 20:6)38. Oracle (Psa 28:2)39. Spirit (Psa 51:11)40. Mountains (Psa 87:1; Isa

11:9)41. Arm (Psa 98:1)42. Habitation (Psa 68:5)43. Promise (Psa 105:42)44. Work (Psa 145:17)45. Jerusalem (Isa 4:3)46. Seed (Isa 6:13)47. Flock (Eze 36:38)48. Chambers (Eze 42:13)49. Covenant (Dan 11:28-30)50. Gods (Dan 4:8-9)51. Flesh (Hag 2:12)52. Land (Zec 2:12)53. Angels (Mat 25:31)54. Prophets (Luk 1:70; Act

3:21)55. Jesus (Act 4:27)56. Law (Rom 7:12)57. Commandment (Rom 7:12;

2Pe 2:21)58. Lump (Rom 11:16)59. Root (Rom 11:16)60. Firstfruit (Rom 11:16)

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Psalms – TJL Compliation61. Branches (Rom 11:16)62. Sacrifice (Rom 12:1-2)63. Kiss (Rom 16:16)64. Body (1Co 3:17)65. Children (1Co 7:14)66. Body and spirit (1Co 7:34)67. Saints (Eph 1:14; Col

1:22; Col 3:12)68. Apostles (Eph 3:5; Rev

18:20)69. Church (Eph 5:27)

70. Brethren (1Th 5:27)71. Hands (1Ti 2:8)72. Scriptures (1Ti 3:15)73. Calling (2Ti 1:9)74. Bishop (Tit 1:8)75. Women (1Pe 3:5)76. Christ (Heb 7:26)77. Priesthood (1Pe 2:5)78. Nation (1Pe 2:9)79. Conversation (2Pe 3:11)80. Faith (Jud 1:20)

God’s Glory In the Earthly Tempest (Ps 29:3-9).

3] The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters.

This is an inspired and dramatic description of a thunderstorm that started somewhere over the Mediterranean Sea (Ps 29:3)

It moved eastward to the Lebanon mountain range in the northern part of the land of Israel (Ps 29:5).

Psa 29:5-6  The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars, Yes, the LORD splinters the cedars of Lebanon.  (6)  He makes them also skip like a calf, Lebanon and Sirion like a young wild ox.

The storm continued moving eastward overland to Mount Hermon (Ps 29:6; Sirion, Deut. 3:8-9), where it turned south and traveled about two hundred miles down to Kadesh in the wilderness (Ps 29:8), and there it dispersed.

Deu 3:8-10  "And at that time we took the land from the hand of the two kings of the Amorites who were on this side of the Jordan, from the River Arnon to Mount Hermon  (9)  (the Sidonians call Hermon Sirion, and the Amorites call it Senir),   (10)  all the cities of the plain, all Gilead, and all Bashan, as far as Salcah and Edrei, cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashan.

Psa 29:8  The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; The LORD shakes the Wilderness of Kadesh. 

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Psalms – TJL CompliationIt was accompanied by loud thunder (“the voice of the LORD” see Ps 18:13-14; Job 37:1-5; Job 40:9) and also by lightning (Ps 29:7).

(Psa 18:13)  The LORD thundered from heaven, And the Most High uttered His voice, Hailstones and coals of fire. (14)  He sent out His arrows and scattered the foe, Lightnings in abundance, and He vanquished them.

(Job 37:1)  "At this also my heart trembles, And leaps from its place. (2)  Hear attentively the thunder of His voice, And the rumbling that comes from His mouth. (3)  He sends it forth under the whole heaven, His lightning to the ends of the earth. (4)  After it a voice roars; He thunders with His majestic voice, And He does not restrain them when His voice is heard. (5)  God thunders marvelously with His voice; He does great things which we cannot comprehend.

(Job 40:9)  Have you an arm like God? Or can you thunder with a voice like His?

(Job 29:7)  "When I went out to the gate by the city, When I took my seat in the open square,

The Lebanon range was about 10,000 feet above sea level, and the Canaanites believed it was the home of their gods.

It was famous for its cedar forests (Ps 72:16; 1 Kings 4:33), but the thunder of God broke even those stalwart trees (Ps 29:5).

(Psa 72:16)  There will be an abundance of grain in the earth, On the top of the mountains; Its fruit shall wave like Lebanon; And those of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth.

(1Ki 4:33)  Also he spoke of trees, from the cedar tree of Lebanon even to the hyssop that springs out of the wall; he spoke also of animals, of birds, of creeping things, and of fish.

(Psa 29:5)  The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars, Yes, the LORD splinters the cedars of Lebanon.  

[voice of the LORD] Found 7 times here (Psa 29:3, Psa 29:4, Psa 29:5, Psa 29:7, Psa 29:8, Psa 29:9).

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Rev 10:3-4  and cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roars. When he cried out, seven thunders uttered their voices. (4)  Now when the seven thunders uttered their voices, I was about to write; but I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, "Seal up the things which the seven thunders uttered, and do not write them."

He is also “the King of glory” (Ps 24:7).

Psa 27:4  One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple. 

The word voice is found 522 times in Scripture, the first occurrence being the voice of the Lord in Eden.

Paul says there are many kinds of voices in the world.

Forty-five Uses of "Voice" in Scripture1.    Voice of the Lord (referred to 142 times, Gen 3:8-10; Psa

29:1-11; Rev 10:3-4). It has been audible many times to man (Gen 3:8-10; Exo 19:19; Deu 4:12; 1Ki 19:12-13; Isa 6:4-8; Eze 1:24-28; Eze 8:18; Eze 9:1; Eze 10:5; Eze 43:2; Dan 10:6-9; Mat 3:17; Mat 17:5; Joh 12:28; Act 10:13; Rev 1:10-18; Rev 10:3-8)

2.    Voice of thy wife (Gen 3:17)3.    Voice of thy brother’s blood-voice of crime (Gen 4:10)4.    Voice of the trumpet (Exo 19:19)5.    Voice of victory (Exo 32:18)6.    Voice of being overcome (Exo 32:18)7.    Voice of swearing (Lev 5:1)8.    Voice of Israel (Num 21:3)9.    Voice of father (Deu 21:18)10.    Voice of mother (Deu 21:18)11.    Voice of Judah (Deu 33:7)12.    Voice of man (Jos 10:14)13.    Voice of the oppressor (Job 3:18)14.    Voice of the lion (Job 4:10)

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Psalms – TJL Compliation15.    Voice of weepers (Job 30:31)16.    Voice of supplications (Psa 42:4)17.    Voice of a reproacher (Psa 44:16)18.    Voice of triumph (Psa 47:1)19.    Voice of the enemy (Psa 55:3)20.    Voice of charmers (Psa 58:5)21.    Voice of prayer (Psa 66:19)22.    Voice of a psalm (Psa 98:5)23.    Voice of groaning (Psa 102:5)24.    Voice of the Word (Psa 103:20)25.    Voice of thunder (Psa 104:7)26.    Voice of rejoicing (Psa 118:15)27.    Voice of teaching (Pro 5:13)28.    Voice of the bird (Ecc 12:4)29.    Voice of the turtle (Son 2:12)30.    Voice of crying (Isa 65:19)31.    Voice of a woman in travail (Jer 4:31)32.    Voice of mirth (Jer 7:34)33.    Voice of gladness (Jer 7:34)34.    Voice of the bridegroom (Jer 7:34)35.    Voice of the bride (Jer 7:34)36.    Voice of the day of the Lord (Zep 1:14)37.    Voice of the prophets (Act 13:27)38.    Voice of the archangel (1Th 4:16)39.    Voice of angels (Rev 5:11)40.    Voice as the sound of many waters (Rev 1:15; Rev

14:2; Rev 19:6)41.    The voice of great thunder (Rev 14:2; Rev 19:6; cp.

Rev 10:3-4)42.    Voice of harpers (Rev 14:2)43.    Voice of musicians (Rev 14:2)44.    Voice of much people (Rev 19:1)45.    Voice of a great multitude (Rev 19:6)

Twelve Examples of Hearing God ’s Voice: 1.    Adam (Gen 3:8-10)2.    Abraham (Gen 18:1-33; Gen 22:18; Gen 26:5)3.    Moses (Exo 3:1-22; Act 7:31)4.    Israel (Exo 19:19; Deu 4:12, Deu 4:33, Deu 4:36; Deu

5:23-28)5.    Elijah (1Ki 19:12-13)

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Psalms – TJL Compliation6.    Isaiah (Isa 6:4-6)7.    Ezekiel (Eze 1:24; Eze 8:18; Eze 9:1; Eze 10:5; Eze

43:2)8.    Daniel (Dan 10:6-9)9.    Peter (Act 10:13; 2Pe 1:17-18)10.    James (Mat 17:5)11.    John (Rev 1:10-12; Rev 4:1; Rev 10:3-8; Rev 21:3)12.    Paul (Act 9:3-7)

Seven Examples of God Hearing Man:1.    Ishmael (a child crying was the first voice on record to be

heard by God, Gen 21:17)2.    Israel (Num 20:16; Num 21:3; Deu 26:7)3.    Joshua (Jos 10:14)4.    Manoah (Jdg 13:9)5.    Elijah (1Ki 17:22)6.    Jonah (Jon 2:2)7.    Jesus (Joh 12:28)

[waters] This word is found 683 times in Scripture, generally used of literal water. However, see:

Fifteen Figurative Uses of Water1.    Instability (Gen 49:4)2.    Spiritual life in Christ (Exo 17:6; 1Co 10:4; Rev 22:17)3.    Purification from sin (Num 8:7; Num 31:23; Eze 36:25)4.    Separation from sin (Num 19:7-21; Num 31:23)5.    Spiritual growth (Psa 1:3)6.    Salvation (Isa 12:3; Joh 4:7-14)7.    Word of God (Joh 3:5; Joh 15:3; Eph 5:26; Jas 1:18;

1Pe 1:23)8.    Spirit baptism or enduement of power from on high (Luk

24:49; Joh 7:37-39; Act 1:4-8; Act 2:16-21, Act 2:38-39)

9.    Baptism in, a symbol of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (1Pe 3:21)

10.    Armies (Rev 12:15; Jer 47:2)11.    Daily supply (Psa 23:2)12.    Troubles (Psa 69:1-2, Psa 69:14; Psa 124:5; Isa 48:1)13.    Sin (Pro 9:17)14.    Mankind (Ecc 11:1; Rev 17:1, Rev 17:15)

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4] The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.The voice of God is powerful and can shake the wilderness like an earthquake (Ps 29:8).

The Storm At sea, with power and majesty Ps 29:3, 4[powerful] This refers to thunder of Psa 29:3.

It is the voice of God that does the things of Psa 29:3-9. Thunder is associated with God’s voice (Psa 29:3; Psa 77:18;

Psa 104:7; Job 37:4-5; Job 40:9; Joh 12:29; Rev 4:5; Rev 8:5; Rev 10:3-4; Rev 16:18).

(Psa 29:3)  The voice of the LORD is over the waters; The God of glory thunders; The LORD is over many waters.

(Psa 77:18)  The voice of Your thunder was in the whirlwind; The lightnings lit up the world; The earth trembled and shook.

(Psa 104:7)  At Your rebuke they fled; At the voice of Your thunder they hastened away.

(Job 37:4)  After it a voice roars; He thunders with His majestic voice, And He does not restrain them when His voice is heard. (5)  God thunders marvelously with His voice; He does great things which we cannot comprehend.

(Job 40:9)  Have you an arm like God? Or can you thunder with a voice like His?

(Joh 12:29)  Therefore the people who stood by and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, "An angel has spoken to Him."

(Rev 4:5)  And from the throne proceeded lightnings, thunderings, and voices. Seven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.

(Rev 8:5)  Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and threw it to the earth. And there were

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(Rev 10:3)  and cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roars. When he cried out, seven thunders uttered their voices. (4)  Now when the seven thunders uttered their voices, I was about to write; but I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, "Seal up the things which the seven thunders uttered, and do not write them."

(Rev 16:18)  And there were noises and thunderings and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such a mighty and great earthquake as had not occurred since men were on the earth.

5] The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.The thunder of God’s voice made the trees and the mountains skip like calves (Ps 29:6; see Ps 114:1ff.)! Psa 114:1-8  When Israel went out of Egypt, The house of Jacob

from a people of strange language,  (2)  Judah became His sanctuary, And Israel His dominion.  (3)  The sea saw it and fled; Jordan turned back.  (4)  The mountains skipped like rams, The little hills like lambs.  (5)  What ails you, O sea, that you fled? O Jordan, that you turned back?  (6)  O mountains, that you skipped like rams? O little hills, like lambs?  (7)  Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the God of Jacob,  (8)  Who turned the rock into a pool of water, The flint into a fountain of waters.

Note that it was the thunder-the voice of God-that broke the trees and not the wind or the lightning.

In Scripture, the cedar tree is sometimes a symbol of a nation or a kingdom, including David’s dynasty (Ezek. 17:1-3), Assyria (Ezek. 31:3), and even Israel (Num. 24:6).

(Eze 17:1)  And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2  "Son of man, pose a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel, 3  and say, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "A great eagle with large wings and long pinions, Full of feathers of various colors, Came to Lebanon And took from the cedar the highest branch.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(Eze 31:3)  Indeed Assyria was a cedar in Lebanon, With fine

branches that shaded the forest, And of high stature; And its top was among the thick boughs.

(Num 24:6)  Like valleys that stretch out, Like gardens by the riverside, Like aloes planted by the LORD, Like cedars beside the waters.

The prophet Isaiah saw the fall of the proud cedars as a picture of the defeat of the nations in the day of the Lord (Isa. 2:10-17).

Isa 2:10-17  Enter into the rock, and hide in the dust, From the terror of the LORD And the glory of His majesty.   (11)  The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, The haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, And the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.   (12)  For the day of the LORD of hosts Shall come upon everything proud and lofty, Upon everything lifted up—And it shall be brought low—  (13)  Upon all the cedars of Lebanon that are high and lifted up, And upon all the oaks of Bashan;  (14)  Upon all the high mountains, And upon all the hills that are lifted up;  (15)  Upon every high tower, And upon every fortified wall; (16)  Upon all the ships of Tarshish, And upon all the beautiful sloops.  (17)  The loftiness of man shall be bowed down, And the haughtiness of men shall be brought low; The LORD alone will be exalted in that day,

6] He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn. H7214The Storm Comes ashore to the north (Lebanon) Ps 29:5–7[Sirion] Mount Hermon, in the anti-Lebanon range, at 9,000 ft

(2,774 m) the highest in Israel, the highest peak of the eastern range of Lebanon (Deu 3:9).

Deu 3:9  (the Sidonians call Hermon Sirion, and the Amorites call it Senir), 

– Even the solid fabric of the world seems to rock under the impact of the storm.

[unicorn] Bull calf of wild buffalo (Job 39:9-10).

Job 39:9  "Will the wild ox be willing to serve you? Will he bed

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Psalms – TJL Compliationby your manger? :10  Can you bind the wild ox in the furrow with ropes? Or will he plow the valleys behind you? 

H7214 ראם / רם / רים / ראים re'em / re'eym / reym / remprobably the great aurochs or wild bulls which are now extinct. The exact meaning is not known.

Hebrew reem, the wild ox, now extinct, distinguished from the common ox, by having a flatter forehead and large horns with double curvature. Job 39:10, Num 23:22, Deu 33:17, *Psa 22:21; Psa 92:10, Isa 34:7.

7] The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire.[flames of fire] Forked lightning.

Many churches use Psalm 29 in their celebration of Pentecost

Acts 2:2: “A rushing mighty wind,” “tongues of fire,” etc. ).

8] The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.The Storm Sweeps to the south (Kadesh) Ps 29:8, 9[Kadesh] Kadesh-in Naphtali, near Lebanon (Psa 29:6); in the

extreme south of Judah (Deut 1:19, Deut 1:46)not Kadesh-barnea (Num 32:8).

(Deu 1:19)  "So we departed from Horeb, and went through all that great and terrible wilderness which you saw on the way to the mountains of the Amorites, as the LORD our God had commanded us. Then we came to Kadesh Barnea.

(Deu 1:46)  "So you remained in Kadesh many days, according to the days that you spent there.

(Num 32:8)  Thus your fathers did when I sent them away from Kadesh Barnea to see the land.

Thus the whole land, from end (Ps 29:5) to end (Ps 29:8) is dominated, not just by the storm but by what the storm symbolizes, the voice of the Lord.

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9] The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.[calve] Give birth to calves through fright.

So frightened were the animals that the hinds went into premature labor and delivered their calves.

[discovereth the forests] Strips the trees bare.

[in his temple doth every one speak of his glory] In His temple in heaven.

During this demonstration of God’s great power, the angels were watching with amazement and shouting, “Glory!” (Ps 29:9).

The angels learned about God’s grace, wisdom, and power by watching the Son of God when He served on earth (1 Tim. 3:16).

1Ti 3:16  And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory. 

They also learned during the week of creation (Job 38:7), and they are learning today as they behold the church on earth (Eph. 3:10; 1 Peter 1:12).

(Job 38:7)  When the morning stars sang together, And all the sons of God shouted for joy?

(Eph 3:10)  to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places,

(1Pe 1:12)  To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to

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God’s Glory on the Heavenly Throne (Ps 29:10-11). The epilogue is the last two verses

10] The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King forever.[sitteth upon the flood] A reference to the flood (Gen 6:17; Gen

7:7-17; Gen 9:11, Gen 9:15, Gen 9:28; Gen 10:1, Gen 10:32; Gen 11:10).

(Gen 6:17)  And behold, I Myself am bringing floodwaters on the earth, to destroy from under heaven all flesh in which is the breath of life; everything that is on the earth shall die.

Gen 7:7-17  So Noah, with his sons, his wife, and his sons' wives, went into the ark because of the waters of the flood. (8)  Of clean animals, of animals that are unclean, of birds, and of everything that creeps on the earth,   (9)  two by two they went into the ark to Noah, male and female, as God had commanded Noah.  (10)  And it came to pass after seven days that the waters of the flood were on the earth. (11)  In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, on that day all the fountains of the great deep were broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened.  (12)  And the rain was on the earth forty days and forty nights.   (13)  On the very same day Noah and Noah's sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and Noah's wife and the three wives of his sons with them, entered the ark—  (14)  they and every beast after its kind, all cattle after their kind, every creeping thing that creeps on the earth after its kind, and every bird after its kind, every bird of every sort.   (15)  And they went into the ark to Noah, two by two, of all flesh in which is the breath of life.   (16)  So those that entered, male and female of all flesh, went in as God had commanded him; and the LORD shut him in.   (17)  Now the flood was on the earth forty days. The waters increased and lifted up the ark, and it rose high above the earth. (Gen 9:11)  Thus I establish My covenant with you: Never again shall all flesh

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(Gen 9:15)  and I will remember My covenant which is between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh; the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh.

(Gen 9:28)  And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.

(Gen 10:1)  Now this is the genealogy of the sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And sons were born to them after the flood.

(Gen 10:32)  These were the families of the sons of Noah, according to their generations, in their nations; and from these the nations were divided on the earth after the flood.

(Gen 11:10)  This is the genealogy of Shem: Shem was one hundred years old, and begot Arphaxad two years after the flood.

Seeing the rain and the mounting streams of water, hearing the thunder, and watching the lightning, David began to meditate on the flood that occurred in the days of Noah (Gen. 6-9).

“The LORD sat as King at the flood” (Ps 29:10 NAsB);

He was in charge, not Baal. He sent the rain, He opened the fountains of the deep, He stopped the rain, He waited for the water to drain off and the land to dry, and then He brought Noah and his family out of the ark.

As David watched the storm move down to Kadesh, he rejoiced that the God who created the universe was also in control of the forces of nature and that there was nothing to fear.

Eighteen times in these eleven verses, He is called “LORD,”

He is Lord of heaven and earth, Lord of all.

The Lord is King today and will sit as King forever!

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Psalms – TJL Compliation11] The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.He can give strength to His people and see them through the storms of life.

After the thunder, lightning, wind, and rain comes the calm after the storm when “the LORD blesses his people with peace” (Ps 29:11 NIV; and see Ps 107:29).

Psa 107:29  He calms the storm, So that its waves are still. 

Noah saw the rainbow of the covenant after the storm (Ge 9:8-17)

Gen 9:8-17  Then God spoke to Noah and to his sons with him, saying:  (9)  "And as for Me, behold, I establish My covenant with you and with your descendants after you, (10)  and with every living creature that is with you: the birds, the cattle, and every beast of the earth with you, of all that go out of the ark, every beast of the earth.   (11)  Thus I establish My covenant with you: Never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood; never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth."   (12)  And God said: "This is the sign of the covenant which I make between Me and you, and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations:   (13)  I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth.   (14)  It shall be, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the rainbow shall be seen in the cloud;  (15)  and I will remember My covenant which is between Me and you and every living creature of all flesh; the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh.  (16)  The rainbow shall be in the cloud, and I will look on it to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth."   (17)  And God said to Noah, "This is the sign of the covenant which I have established between Me and all flesh that is on the earth."

The apostle John saw it before the storm (Rev. 4:3), and

Rev 4:3  And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald. 

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Psalms – TJL CompliationEzekiel saw the rainbow in the midst of the storm (Ezek. 1:26- 28).

Eze 1:26-28  And above the firmament over their heads was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like a sapphire stone; on the likeness of the throne was a likeness with the appearance of a man high above it.   (27)  Also from the appearance of His waist and upward I saw, as it were, the color of amber with the appearance of fire all around within it; and from the appearance of His waist and downward I saw, as it were, the appearance of fire with brightness all around.  (28)  Like the appearance of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day, so was the appearance of the brightness all around it. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. So when I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard a voice of One speaking.

We always have God’s promise to encourage us.

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PSALM 30

Psa 30:1-12 ESV1 A Psalm of David. A song at the dedication of the temple. I will extol you, O LORD, for you have drawn me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me.2 O LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.3 O LORD, you have brought up my soul from Sheol; you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit.4 Sing praises to the LORD, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name.5 For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.6 As for me, I said in my prosperity, "I shall never be moved."7 By your favor, O LORD, you made my mountain stand strong; you hid your face; I was dismayed.8 To you, O LORD, I cry, and to the Lord I plead for mercy:9 "What profit is there in my death, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it tell of your faithfulness?10 Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me! O LORD, be my helper!"11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness,12 that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever!

Psa 30:1-12 ISV1 A Davidic Psalm for the dedication of the Temple. I exalt you, LORD, for you have lifted me up, and my enemies could not gloat over me.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation2 LORD, my God! I cried out to you for help and you healed me.3 LORD, you brought me from death; you kept me alive so that I did not descend into the Pit.4 You, his godly ones, sing to the LORD, give thanks at the mention of his holiness.5 For his wrath is only momentary; yet his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may lodge for the night, but shouts of joy will come in the morning.6 As for me, I said in my prosperity, "I will never be moved."7 By your favor, LORD, you established me as a strong mountain; Then you hid your face, and I was dismayed.8 I cried out to you, LORD, and I make supplication to the Lord:9 "What profit is there in my death if I go down to the Pit? Can dust worship you? Can it proclaim your faithfulness?"10 Hear me, LORD, and have mercy on me! LORD, help me!11 You have turned my mourning into dancing; you took off my sackcloth and clothed me with a garment of joy,12 so that I may sing praise to you and not remain silent. LORD, my God, I will give you thanks forever!

The Book of Psalms: Psalm 30A Psalm of ThanksgivingThis psalm opens and closes on notes of thanksgiving: Ps 30:1, 12 and Ps 30:4, 11.

• A New Victory – From Death to Life Ps 30:1-3• A New Day – From Night to Morning Ps 30: 4-5• A New Heart – From Pride to Humility Ps 30:6-10• A New Song – From Mourning to Rejoicing Ps 30:11-12

The emphasis is on praise to the Lord for rescuing David from a dangerous and difficult situation that included

sickness (Ps 30:2),

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But the trial also involved the nation, for David addressed them in Ps 30:4-5.

Apparently this was a national crisis that David had helped to precipitate because he disobeyed the will of God.

It came at a time when he was enjoying ease and security and was proud of himself and his kingdom (Ps 30:6-7).

[A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David.]According to the superscription, David wrote this psalm for “the dedication of the house.”

“...house” = Dedication of either a) his palace (2 Sam 5); or b) the Temple (1 Chr 21:1-22:1; 2 Sam 24).

If it’s the first, then perhaps 2 Samuel 5 describes the historical setting, when David captured Mount Zion and made Jerusalem his capital city. (Note “my mountain” in Ps. 30:7.)

All Israel had crowned David king, he had won great victories over the Philistines, and he had built himself a palace.

He knew that his kingdom was established and exalted by the Lord (Ps 5:12).

This context has all the ingredients necessary to make David proud and thus invite the chastening of the Lord.

However, if “house” refers to the temple of the Lord, then this may be the record of the national plague David caused when he arrogantly numbered the people and 70,000 people died.

This caused David great distress (2 Sam. 24:10, 14), and he put on sackcloth and begged God for mercy for the people (1 Chron. 21:16; see Ps. 30:11).

David purchased a plot of ground from Oman and dedicated it to be the site for the temple (1 Chron.

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This second explanation seems to cover the facts better.

In either case, the message of the psalm is clear: The Lord forgave David and gave him the blessing of a new beginning.

“The victorious Christian life,” wrote the noted Scottish preacher George Morrison, “is a series of new beginnings.”

That definition beautifully fits this psalm.

A New Victory-from Death to Life (Ps 30:1-3).

1] I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.David experienced three problems:

the sinking mire beneath him that would take him down to the pit,

the enemies around him who wanted him to die, and the distress within him that was like a painful sickness

- and the Lord delivered him from all three!

Because of his disobedience, David was in the depths, and the Lord had to lift him up. (See Ps 18:4-6; 69:1-2, 14-15; 71:20; 88:6; 130:1-3; Lam. 3:55; and Jonah 2:2.)

[lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me]Twelve Personal Blessings of David1.    God has lifted me up (Psa 30:1).2.    God has made my foes to be defeated.3.    God has healed me (Psa 30:2; Psa 103:3).4.    God has brought my soul from hell (Psa 30:3).5.    God kept me alive.6.    I have life through favor (Psa 30:5).7.    I have joy after sorrow.8.    I have prosperity (Psa 30:6; Psa 1:3-4).9.    I have security (Psa 125:1).10.    I have favor and strength (Psa 30:7).11.    God has turned my mourning to dancing (Psa 30:11).

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2] O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.The “healing” mentioned in Ps 30:2 may not have involved actual physical sickness,

the word is used to describe not only forgiveness and spiritual restoration (Ps 41:4; Isa. 6:10; Hos. 6:1 and Hos 7:1)

also it is used of deliverance from mental and emotional distress (Jer. 8:21 -22; 14:19; Lam. 2:13).

It was David’s pride that had brought the plague to the land, and he felt the pain of this deeply, so much so that he thought his convicted conscience and broken heart would kill him.

But God heard his pleas and brought him from death to life.

3] O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.The “grave” or the “pit” refers to sheol, the realm of the departed spirits. (The Greek equivalent is hades.)

But instead of allowing David to go down, God lifted him out and brought him up.

God had done this for David before (Ps 18:16).

David’s foes would have been glad to see him die (Ps 13:4; 25:2; 41:11), but the Lord saved David’s life and silenced their taunts.

[grave] here is H7585 she'olThe Grave Kever: H6913

• Verb kebar form (to bury) never used of Sheol Gen 23:4,6,9,19,20; 49:30, 31 etc.

• Kever can be pluralized; Sheol is never pluralized.

• A grave, kever, is a located as a specific site; Sheol is never localized; accessible at death no matter where death takes place.

No grave is necessary to go to Sheol.

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as being purchased or sold. Gen 23:4-20

You can own a grave as personal property; nowhere is Sheol owned by man. Gen 23:4-20

• Bodies are unconscious in the grave; those in Sheol are conscious Isa 14:4-7; 44:23; Eze 31:16; 32:21; Luke 16:19ff

Hebrew: she’owl (H7585), hell.

Haides Hades in the NT Sheol in the OT Temporary aka: Paradise

Hades refers to the abode of all the dead souls before the resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus.

2 chambered holding place of the spirits of dead men located in the ‘lower regions’ of the earth; the deep.

One part was and is reserved for the wicked dead and is usually just called haides (Lk 16:23),

It is now still the temporary abode of the wicked dead until the Great White Throne judgment occurs,

The other was for the righteous dead and was called Abraham's bosom (Lk 16:22), paradise (Lk 23:43), and in some references, haides (Ac 2:27,31).

Jesus emptied this upper location at His Resurrection. Eph 4:8-10

The righteous dead now go at once to be with the Lord (Php 1:23; 2Co 5:8).

[pit] Hebrew: bowr (H953), pit (Psa 28:1). – Tartaroo Tartarus Pit in the OT - The Temporary

Demonic prison; The Depths…

Tartarus is the word in 2 Pe 2:4 translated by the phrase "cast down to hell."

The fallen angels were sent to their temporary prison house, Tartarus, until the Great White Throne judgment.

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A New Day-from Night to MornIng (Ps 30:4-5).

4] Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.[saints] Favored ones, endued with grace.

[holiness] See Beauty of Holiness.

The psalm is not only David’s personal expression of praise and thanksgiving, but it was also used by the congregation in worship; and here David addressed them.

“0 magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together” (Ps 34:3).

Personal worship that doesn’t enrich our corporate worship may become selfish and lead to more pride!

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Psalms – TJL Compliationmorning.The contrasts between Ps 30:4 and Ps 30:5 are the motivation for David’s praise:

from God’s anger to God’s favor, from chastening for only a moment to a lifetime of His

grace (Isa. 54:7- 8), from a night of weeping to a morning of joy.

For David, this was the dawning of a new day after a painful time of suffering in darkness.

Each morning, God’s mercies are new (Lam. 3:22-23), and God’s special help often arrives in the morning.

“God will help her when morning dawns” (Ps 46:5 NAsB; and see Ps 59:16; 143:8).

The resurrection of Jesus Christ brought the dawning of a new day for all who trust in Him (Matt. 28:1).

Weeping comes as a guest, but God’s gracious favor is with us for a lifetime. (See 2 Cor. 4.)

As Jesus explained to His disciples, God doesn’t replace sorrow with joy; He transforms sorrow into joy (John 16:20-22).

[anger endureth but a moment]God ’s Anger 1.    It can be kindled (Exo 4:14; Num 11:10; Num 12:9; etc.).

The word kindled is used 18 times and provoke 40 times of His anger (Deu 4:25; Deu 9:18; etc.)

2.    It can get hot (Exo 32:22; Deu 29:24).3.    It can be fierce (37 times, Num 25:4).4.    God is slow to anger (Psa 103:8; Psa 145:8).5.    His anger is momentary (Psa 30:5; Psa 103:9).

Examples of God ’s Anger-Against: 1.    Moses (Exo 4:14; Deu 1:37; Deu 4:21)2.    Israel (Deu 9:8; 2Ki 17:18)3.    Aaron (Deu 9:20)4.    Solomon (1Ki 11:9)5.    Uzziah (2Sa 6:7)

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Psalms – TJL Compliation6.    The wicked daily (Psa 7:11)

God’s love for His children is matched by His hate for Sin.

Those who reject His love holding onto their sin will suffer God’s wrath against Sin.

A New Heart-from Pride to Humility (Ps 30:6-10). This is where the story really began, for it was David’s pride that made it necessary for the Lord to chasten him.

6] And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. “Prosperity” means “careless ease, a carefree self-assurance because things are going so well.”

This is frequently the attitude of the unconverted (Ps 10:6; 73:12; Luke 12:16-21), but it is a constant temptation to believers also (read Deut. 8).

One reason the Lord permits trials is that we might not get comfortable in our faith and stop growing.

“I was at ease,” said Job, “but He shattered me, and He has grasped me by the neck and shaken me to pieces; He has also set me up as His target” (Job 16:12 NAsB).

Prosperity without humility can lead to adversity.

7] LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.David’s mountain (kingdom, as in Jer. 51:25) seemed strong, but the Lord showed David how weak he was.

When God’s face is shining upon us (Num. 6:23-27), then we enjoy His rich blessings;

but when we rebel, He may hide His face, and this causes trouble (see Ps 10:11; 13:1; 27:9; 88:14; Deut. 31 :17-1 8; 32:20).

The Hebrew word translated “troubled” describes “intense agony, terror, anguish.”

It’s used in 1 Samuel 28:21 to describe King Saul’s feelings in the house of the witch.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation8] I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.Knowing he had sinned, David kept crying out to the Lord for mercy

9] What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?David even debated with Him.

“Am I more useful to you in the grave than I am alive on earth? Can the dead praise you and serve you?” (See Ps 88:7- 12; 115:17; Isa. 38:18-19.)

David was a great king with a strong kingdom, but he was only dust, one short breath away from the grave.

He humbled himself and confessed his sin, and the Lord mercifully forgave him and restored him.

[pit] Hebrew: shachath (H7845), translated destruction (Psa 55:23; Psa 103:4) and

corruption (Psa 16:10; Psa 49:9; Job 17:14).

10] Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.

Three requests of David:1.    Hear, O Lord.2.    Have mercy upon me.3.    Be my helper.

[helper]Eight Things God Is to Man1.    Deliverer (Psa 30:1)2.    Healer (Psa 30:2)3.    Preserver (Psa 30:3)4.    Holiness (Psa 30:4)5.    Comforter (Psa 30:5)6.    Provider (Psa 30:6)7.    Protector (Psa 30:7)8.    Helper (Psa 30:11)

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Psalms – TJL CompliationA New Song-from Mourning to Rejoicing (Ps 30:11-12).

11] Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;[thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness] Seven times in the psalm David wrote “thou hast” (Ps 30:1-3, 7, 11), bearing witness to the strong and gracious hand of the Lord working on his behalf.

David speaks as if God personally took off his sackcloth or unclothed him, but the idea is that God caused David to take it off by hearing his prayer.

Even God’s chastening of David was an expression of His love (Heb. 12:1-11).

Once David knew he was forgiven and accepted, he moved from the funeral to the feast.

He took off the sackcloth of sadness and put on the garments of gladness.

In Scripture, a dramatic alteration of one’s life was often marked by a change of clothing (Gen. 35:2; 41:14; 45:22; Ex.19:10, 14; 2 Sam. 12:20; Luke 15:22).

12] To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee forever.[glory may sing praise to thee]

My tongue (cp. Psa 16:9 with Act 2:26).

“My glory” means “my heart, my soul.”

David was singing to the Lord from the depths of his being.

He realized that he would be singing praises to God forever (Ps 30:12), so he wanted to start getting ready now!

[give thanks unto thee for ever]Every difficult experience of life-and David had many of them-is an opportunity to have a “pity party” or attend a rehearsal for singing in the choirs of heaven!

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Psalms – TJL CompliationWe have a lifetime of grace (Ps 30:5) to prepare us for an eternity of glory.

Fourteen Different States of Being1.    Distress from being nearly overcome by enemies (Psa

30:1)2.    Worship because of being delivered from enemies (Psa

30:1, Psa 30:4, Psa 30:12)3.    Sickness and suffering before being healed (Psa 30:2-3)4.    Healing and health (Psa 30:2-3)5.    Relaxation and sweet memories of God’s holiness and

grace (Psa 30:4-7)6.    Sorrow and weeping (Psa 30:5)7.    Joy in deliverance8.    Prosperity and security (Psa 30:6)9.    Strength and faith (Psa 30:7)10.    Depression and trouble11.    Desperation and prayer (Psa 30:8-11)12.    Fear and reflection (Psa 30:9)13.    Restoration to favor (Psa 30:11)14.    Giving glory to God eternally for mercies and grace (Psa

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Psalms 31 – 36The next 10 psalms are personal, quiet and intimate.

They are applicable to the past, present and future.

A Devotional Paradigm• Past – David’s predicament and motives.• Present – How this impacts Israel (and ourselves) today.• Personal – How does this impact you today?

PSALM 31

Psa 31:1-24 ISV1 To the Director: A Davidic Psalm. In you, LORD, I have taken refuge. Let me never be ashamed. Because you are righteous, deliver me!2 Listen to me, and deliver me quickly. Become a rock of safety for me, a fortified citadel to deliver me;3 For you are my rock and my fortress; for the sake of your name guide me and lead me.4 Rescue me from the net that they concealed to trap me; for you are my strength.5 Into your hands I commit my spirit; for you have redeemed me, LORD God of truth.6 I despise those who trust vain idols; but I have trusted in the LORD.7 I will rejoice and be glad in your gracious love, for you see my affliction and take note that my soul is distressed.8 You have not delivered me into the hand of the enemy, but you have set my feet in a sturdy place.9 Be gracious to me, LORD, for I am in distress. My eyes have been consumed by my grief along with my soul and my body.10 My life is consumed by sorrow, my years with groaning. My strength has faltered because of my iniquity; my bones

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Psalms – TJL Compliationhave been consumed.11 I have become an object of reproach to all my enemies, especially to my neighbors. I have become an object of fear to my friends, and whoever sees me outside runs away from me.12 Like a dead man, I am forgotten in their thoughts-like broken pottery.13 I have heard the slander of many; it is like terror all around me, as they conspire together and plot to take my life.14 But I trust in you, LORD. I say, "You are my God."15 My times are in your hands. Deliver me from the hands of my enemies and from those who pursue me.16 May your face shine on your servant; in your gracious love, deliver me.17 Let me not be ashamed, LORD, for I have called upon you. Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in the next life.18 Let the lying lips be made still, especially those who speak arrogantly against the righteous with pride and contempt.19 How great is your goodness that you have reserved for those who fear you, that you have set in place for those who take refuge in you, in the presence of the children of men.20 You will hide them in the secret place of your presence, away from the conspiracies of men. You will hide them in your tent, away from their contentious tongues.21 Blessed be the LORD! In a marvelous way he demonstrated his gracious love to me, when I was in a city under siege.22 When I said in my panic, "I have been cut off in your sight," then you surely heard the voice of my prayer in my plea to you for help.23 Love the LORD, all his godly ones! The LORD preserves the faithful and repays those who act with proud motives.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation24 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD.

Psa 31:1-24 ESV1 To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In you, O LORD, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me!2 Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily! Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me!3 For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name's sake you lead me and guide me;4 you take me out of the net they have hidden for me, for you are my refuge.5 Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O LORD, faithful God.6 I hate those who pay regard to worthless idols, but I trust in the LORD.7 I will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love, because you have seen my affliction; you have known the distress of my soul,8 and you have not delivered me into the hand of the enemy; you have set my feet in a broad place.9 Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eye is wasted from grief; my soul and my body also.10 For my life is spent with sorrow, and my years with sighing; my strength fails because of my iniquity, and my bones waste away.11 Because of all my adversaries I have become a reproach, especially to my neighbors, and an object of dread to my acquaintances; those who see me in the street flee from me.12 I have been forgotten like one who is dead; I have become like a broken vessel.13 For I hear the whispering of many- terror on every side!- as they scheme together against me, as they plot to take my life.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation14 But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God."15 My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors!16 Make your face shine on your servant; save me in your steadfast love!17 O LORD, let me not be put to shame, for I call upon you; let the wicked be put to shame; let them go silently to Sheol.18 Let the lying lips be mute, which speak insolently against the righteous in pride and contempt.19 Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind!20 In the cover of your presence you hide them from the plots of men; you store them in your shelter from the strife of tongues.21 Blessed be the LORD, for he has wondrously shown his steadfast love to me when I was in a besieged city.22 I had said in my alarm, "I am cut off from your sight." But you heard the voice of my pleas for mercy when I cried to you for help.23 Love the LORD, all you his saints! The LORD preserves the faithful but abundantly repays the one who acts in pride.24 Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the LORD!

This psalm is about trusting (“taking refuge”) in the Lord, no matter how difficult the circumstances might be. (Ps 31:1, 6, 14, 19).

When Others Do Evil, Trust God for His Strength (Ps 31:1-8).

[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.]1] In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationDavid affirms his trust in the Lord and asks Him to deliver him and defend him on the basis of divine righteousness.

“Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?” (Gen. 18:25).

“In Thee Lord do I put my trust” • Cardinal John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester (1535)• St. Francis Xavier (1552)• Mère Angélique Anauld (1661)

Quoted in Psalm 71:1-3 (untitled, probably also written by David).

Thirty-eightfold Trust of David1.    In You I put my trust (Psa 31:1, Psa 31:6).2.    You are my Rock (Psa 31:3).3.    You are my fortress.4.    You are my strength (Psa 31:4).5.    Into Your hands I commit my spirit (Psa 31:5).6.    You have redeemed me.7.    I will be glad and rejoice in Your mercies (Psa 31:7).8.    You have considered my troubles.9.    You have known me in adversity.10.    You have not permitted the enemy to overcome me (Psa

31:8).11.    You have enlarged my place.12.    I am in trouble (Psa 31:9).13.    My eye is consumed with grief.14.    I grieve in my innermost being.15.    My life is spent with grief (Psa 31:10).16.    My strength fails because of grief over my sin.17.    I was a reproach to You among my enemies (Psa 31:11).18.    I was a fear to my friends.19.    Men fled from me for shame.20.    Many forget me as a dead man (Psa 31:12).21.    I am to men like a broken and useless vessel.22.    Many slander me for my sin (Psa 31:13).23.    Fears beset me on every side.24.    Many have plotted to take my life.25.    In spite of all, I trust You (Psa 31:14).26.    I maintain that You are my God.27.    My life is in Your hand (Psa 31:15).28.    I have prayed to You (Psa 31:17).

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Psalms – TJL Compliation29.    Your goodness is great (Psa 31:19).30.    You have rich rewards for those who put their trust in You.31.    You will protect the righteous (Psa 31:20).32.    You will keep them from slander.33.    You have shown me marvelous kindness (Psa 31:21).34.    I was hasty at first and thought I would be cut off (Psa

31:22).35.    You have heard my prayers.36.    Saints, you should love God, for He preserves the faithful

(Psa 31:23).37.    Be of good courage.38.    God shall strengthen you (Psa 31:24).

[let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness] “Let me not be ashamed”: Repeated in Ps 31:17.

How can a righteous Lord permit wicked people to prosper and overthrow His anointed King?

Such a thing would make David ashamed.

He begged God to act speedily (Ps 69:17; 70:1,5; 71:12; 141:1; 143:7).

“...thy righteousness”: God doesn’t lower His standards to save sinners

Eighteen Requests of David1.    Let me never be ashamed (Psa 31:1).2.    Deliver me in righteousness.3.    Bow down Your ear to me (Psa 31:2).4.    Deliver me speedily.5.    Be my strong Rock.6.    Be my house of defense to save me.7.    Lead me for Your name’s sake (Psa 31:3).8.    Guide me for Your name’s sake.9.    Pull me out of the net the wicked have set for me (Psa 31:4).10.    Have mercy upon me (Psa 31:9).11.    Deliver me from my enemies (Psa 31:15).12.    Deliver me from my persecutors.13.    Make Your face shine upon me (Psa 31:16).14.    Save me for mercies’ sake.15.    Let me not be ashamed (Psa 31:17).

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Psalms – TJL Compliation16.    Let the wicked be ashamed.17.    Let them be silent in hell.18.    Let lying lips be quiet (Psa 31:18).

2] Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me.[rock] Hebrew: tsur (H6697), a sharp rock, a cliff.

Used figuratively of both God and Christ as a refuge for men:

1.    God the refuge and foundation of His people (Deu 32:4, Deu 32:30, Deu 32:31; 2Sa 22:3, 2Sa 22:32, 2Sa 22:47; 2Sa 23:3; Psa 18:31, Psa 18:46; Psa 28:1; Psa 31:2; Psa 61:2; Psa 62:2, Psa 62:7; Psa 78:35; Psa 89:26; Psa 92:15; Psa 94:22; Psa 95:1; Isa 17:10)

2.    Christ the smitten rock and foundation of the church (Exo 17:6; Deu 8:15; Deu 32:13, Deu 32:15, Deu 32:18; Psa 78:20; Psa 105:41; Psa 114:8; 1Co 3:11; 1Co 10:4)

3] For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.[rock] Hebrew: cela‛ (H5553) As he often did, he begged God to act speedily (Ps 69:17; 70:1, 5; 71:12; 141:1; 143:7) and be to him a rock and a fortress (Ps 18:1-3). Along with God’s protection, David needed God’s direction so he would avoid the traps the enemy had set for him.

Eight Things God Is to His People1.    Rock-foundation. Hebrew: cela‛ (H5553), fortress, a cliff.

Translated rock 57 times; Sela, (Isa 16:1); and Selah (2Ki 14:7).

Four Important Rocks in Scripture:(1)    God, a Rock or Foundation (Psa 18:2; Psa 31:3; Psa

40:2; Psa 42:9; Psa 71:3; 2Sa 22:2)

(2)    Christ, the smitten Rock (Psa 78:16; Num 20:8-11; Neh 9:15; 1Co 10:4).

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Psalms – TJL Compliation(3)    Christ, the Foundation of the church (Mat 16:18;

Rom 9:33; 1Co 3:11-15; 1Pe 2:8)

(4)    The capital of Edom (2Ki 14:7; Isa 16:1).

This will be the place where Israel will flee for protection from Antichrist (notes, Rev 12:6, Rev 12:14)

2.    Fortress, mountain stronghold-a place of strength and safety (Psa 18:2; Psa 31:3; Psa 71:3; Psa 91:2; Psa 144:2; Jer 16:19. See 1Sa 23:14, 1Sa 23:19).

3.    Deliverer, who causes one to escape (Psa 18:2; Psa 40:17; Psa 70:5; Psa 144:2).

4.    God. Hebrew: ’El (H410), the Almighty, the Strong One.

’El (H410) is God the Omnipotent; the God who knows all, sees all, and performs all things for His people (Psa 57:2).

5.    Strength. Hebrew: tsuwr (H6697), firmness, fountain, source, origin (Psa 18:2; Psa 19:14; Psa 73:26; Psa 144:1; Isa 26:4).

6.    Buckler, shield, defender (Psa 18:2, Psa 18:30; Pro 2:7; cp. Gen 15:1).

God covers the head and heart so that neither is wounded by the dart of the enemy.

7.    The horn of salvation (Psa 18:2; 2Sa 22:3).

Horns are frequently used in Scripture as a symbol of power, hence this means a powerful salvation. See 1Sa 2:1, 1Sa 2:10; Psa 132:17; Jer 48:25; Dan 7:8-24; Dan 8:3-21; Rev 5:6; Rev 12:3; Rev 13:1, Rev 13:11; Rev 17:3, Rev 17:7, Rev 17:12.

8.    High tower. The Hebrew: misgab (H4869) signifies a place so high as to be out of danger (Rev 18:2; Rev. 144:2; 1Sa 22:3)

4] Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation“You are my strength” was his affirmation of faith (Ps 31:4), for his own strength had failed (Ps 31:10).

He needed guidance to avoid traps; “thou art my strength” affirms his faith, for his own strength had failed (Ps 31:10).

5] Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.[Into thine hand I commit my spirit]

Quoted by our Lord (Luke 23:46; Cf. Stephen, Acts 7:59).

“Commit” = deposit in trust.

“Into Thine Hand Do I Commit...• Our Lord on the Cross (Luke 23:46)• Stephen, 1st Martyr of the church (Acts 7:59)• Polycarp, being burned at the stake in Smyrna• St. Basil (379)• St. Augustine (430)• Charlemagne (814)• Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury (1170)• John Huss (1415): “ I commit my spirit into Thy hands, Lord

Jesus Christ. Unto Thee I commend my spirit whom Thou hast redeemed. ”

• Jerome of Prague (1416)• Christopher Columbus (1506)• Martin Luther said: “ Blessed are they who die not only for

the Lord, as martyrs; not only in the Lord as believers, but likewise with the Lord, as breathing forth their lives in the words, into Thy hands I commend my spirit. ”

• And many others…

His prayer of commitment in God was quoted by our Lord from the cross (Luke 23:46 and see Acts 7:59).

Peter also borrowed the idea (1 Peter 4:19) and used the word commit, which means “to deposit in trust, as money in a bank.”

The hand of the enemy was against David (Ps 31:8, 15), but he knew he was safe in God’s hand (see John 10:27-30).

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Psalms – TJL CompliationThe God of truth would keep His promises. His enemies were idolaters; they weren’t trusting in the living God but in “lying vanities, worthless idols.”

6] I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the LORD.[lying vanities] These are idol gods that lie and deceive the

people into thinking they are the true God (Deu 32:21; 1Ki 16:13, 1Ki 16:26; Jer 8:19; Jer 10:8; Jer 14:22; Joh 2:8; Act 14:15).

Enemies trusted lying vanities, worthless idols.

Quoted by Jonah in his prayer (Jon 2:8).

Note the repeated “but I trust” (Ps 31:6, 14).

The word means to depend on, to lean on. Jonah quoted Ps 31:6 in his prayer from the great fish (Jonah 2:8).

In His mercy, God had delivered David from many dangerous places, and David knew he could depend on Him again, and this brought him joy.

As in the past, God would deliver him from a “tight place” and enable him to stand in a “spacious place” (Ps 31:8 NIv; see Ps 18:19, 36; 4:1).

He would grow because of his trials and his faith in the Lord.

7] I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;[thou hast known my soul in adversities]

God knows and stands by His people in adversity as well as in prosperity.

The Lord saw the affliction of His people in Egypt (Ex 3:7,8).

David is surrounded by subversive, whispering campaigns and wicked conspiracies.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation8] And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a large room.[not shut me up into the hand of the enemy] God did not abandon David to his enemy’s power.

The hand of the enemy was against him; but he was in the hand of the Lord (John 10:27-30)

[large room] Delivered from a “tight place”: Cf. Ps 18:19,36; 4:1.This is figurative of enlarging the place of David’s sojourn, making plenty of room for his wanderings (1Sa 22:1-23).

Or, it could refer to his acceptance as king by the men of Judah (2Sa 2:1-32) and later by all Israel (2Sa 5:1-25).

When Others Cause Pain, Ask God for His Mercy (Ps 31:9-18).

9] Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.

When David was in trouble, he prayed.

[I am in trouble] This was David’s lot during:

1.    His stay with Saul who made 21 attempts to slay him (1 Samuel 18:1-26:25)

2.    His sojourn among enemies (1 Samuel 27:1-30:31)3.    His many wars (2 Samuel 5:1-10:19)4.    His backsliding (2 Samuel 11:1-12:31)5.    His family troubles (2 Samuel 13-14)6.    Absalom’s rebellion (2 Samuel 15-20)7.    His other troubles (2Sa 21:1-22; 2Sa 24:1-25)

[soul and my belly] This refers to the extreme grief of David’s inexpressible sorrows (Psa 31:9-13).

When you consider the vocabulary he used to describe his plight, you can well understand his need for mercy.

10] For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationHe was filled with grief, he was sighing, his physical strength was failing, and his very bones were weakening.

His soul and inner being were pained because of the troubles others were causing.

He must have examined his heart and discovered sin there, so he confessed it to the Lord.

11] I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me.Along with his physical and emotional anguish was the way people were treating him (Ps 31:11-13).

His enemies were spreading malicious lies about him, and people believed them.

Of course, these lies spread rapidly, and David’s close friends and neighbors heard and believed them.

Even casual acquaintances avoided him when they saw him coming, for who wants to be seen speaking to an evil man?

Even his best friends and neighbors didn’t want to be seen with him (Ps 31:11-13),

12] I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel.He became like a dead man who had been forgotten and like a useless piece of pottery that had been thrown away.

13] For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.“They took counsel together against me” (Ps 31:13) reminds us of the conference recorded in 2 Samuel 17.

David was surrounded by subversive whispering campaigns and wicked conspiracies (Ps 31:8, 13, 15, 18, 20), and everything seemed against him.

Over many months, Absalom led a subversive campaign against his father, and even Ahithophel, David’s wisest

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Psalms – TJL Compliationcounselor, deserted the king and followed Absalom.

“Fear (terror) on every side”: used six times by the prophet Jeremiah (Jer 6:25; 20:3, 10; 46:5; 49:29; Lam. 2:22).

In David’s day, the disruption of the government and the exile of the king brought great fear to the people, and all sorts of rumors spread throughout the land.

If this is connected with Absalom’s rebellion, even Ahithophel, David’s wisest counsellor, deserted the king and followed Absalom (Cf. 2 Sam 17).

It didn’t take long for “the strife of tongues” (Ps 31:20) to poison the nation and prepare the way for Absalom to take over.

If one thus commits his whole life to God he must have faith and keep all things committed to Him (2Ti 1:12).

14] But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.[Thou art my God]

David had prayed, “Thou art my strength” (Ps 31:4), but now he said, “Thou art my God” (Ps 31:14) and asked Him for the mercy he desperately needed (Ps 31:16).

Five things God is:1.    A strong rock (Psa 31:2-3)2.    A house of defense (Psa 31:2)3.    A fortress (Psa 31:3)4.    Lord God of truth (Psa 31:5)5.    Lord (Psa 31:1, Psa 31:9, Psa 31:14, Psa 31:17, Psa

31:21)

15] My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.David’s answer to this confusion?

“My times are in your hands” (Ps 31:15 NIv).

He had committed himself into God’s hands (Ps 31:5), and now he committed his circumstances into God’s hands.

“My times” refers, not to some special schedule, but to all the events and circumstances that surrounded David (see 1 Chron.

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We would say, “All the affairs and details of my life are in the Lord’s hands.”

This is the Old Testament version of Romans 8:28.

David trusted God to bring light into the darkness and truth into the sea of lies that was overwhelming the people.

16] Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies’ sake.The face of the Lord did, indeed, shine upon David (Num 6:22-27).

17] Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave.How can the righteous Lord permit wicked people to prosper and overthrow His anointed king?

Such a thing would make David ashamed

Instead of the king being ashamed, his enemies would be ashamed when the Lord exposed their wickedness and defeated them.

As for the plots of the enemy and the lies they spread about the king, the Lord also took care of them and revealed the truth to the people.

[grave] Hebrew: she’owl (H7585)1) sheol, underworld, grave, hell, pit

1a) the underworld1b) Sheol - the OT designation for the abode of the dead

1b1) place of no return1b2) without praise of God1b3) wicked sent there for punishment1b4) righteous not abandoned to it1b5) of the place of exile (figuratively)1b6) of extreme degradation in sin

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When Others See the Victory, Give God the Glory (Ps 31:19-24).

19] Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!God’s great goodness and marvelous loving-kindness were all that David needed to weather the storm and survive to lead his people.

1Co 2:9 But as it is written: "EYE HAS NOT SEEN, NOR EAR HEARD, NOR HAVE ENTERED INTO THE HEART OF MAN THE THINGS WHICH GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM."

20] Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.

Conceal them in the covering of Your countenance from the snares of men; keep them protected in Your tabernacle from the plots of men.

hiding them in a secret place. Rapture hint? (Cf. Ps 27:5)

[hide] Hebrew: cathar (H5641), to hide by covering; conceal (Psa 31:20; Psa 10:11; Psa 13:1; Psa 17:8; Psa 27:5, Psa 27:9; Psa 30:7; Psa 51:9; Psa 64:2).

[secret] Hebrew: cether (H5643), a covering; hiding place; secret place; protection (Psa 31:20; Psa 18:11; Psa 27:5; Psa 32:7; Psa 81:7; Psa 91:1; Psa 139:15; Pro 9:17; Pro 21:14; Son 2:14; Isa 45:19; Isa 48:16).

[presence] Hebrew: paniym (H6440), face; countenance; presence (Psa 31:20; Psa 16:11; Psa 17:2; Psa 51:11; Psa 68:2, Psa 68:8; Psa 95:2; Psa 97:5; Psa 114:7; Psa 139:7; Psa 140:13; Gen 3:8; Gen 4:16).

[pride of man] Hebrew: rokec (H7407), snares; plottings; entanglements; conspiracies (Psa 31:20).

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covering (Psa 31:20); also translated lurk (Pro 1:11, Pro 1:18); and hide (Exo 2:3; Job 14:13; Psa 27:5; Psa 56:6; Pro 27:16).

[pavilion] Hebrew: cukkah (H5521), translated pavilion (Psa 31:20; Psa 18:11; 2Sa 22:12; 1Ki 20:12, 1Ki 20:16); tabernacle (Lev 23:34; Deu 16:13, Deu 16:16; Deu 31:10); booth (Gen 33:17; Lev 23:42-43; Neh 8:14-17); tent (2Sa 11:11); and cottage (Isa 1:8).

[strife of tongues] Hebrew: riyb (H7379), strifes; contentions; plots (Psa 31:20; Psa 55:9; Pro 15:18; Pro 17:1; Pro 26:17).

21] Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.

The face of the Lord did smile upon David (Num. 6:22-27), and though he was severely chastened by the Lord, he was not abandoned.

David knew that the Lord had laid up a supply of goodness and kindness for him (see Ps 21:3) and that His mercies would never fail.

Throughout the tragedy of the insurrection, God had protected David from danger, and he was as safe as if he had hidden in the Holy of Holies.

The “Besieged City” The “besieged city” could refer to Jerusalem.

“...a strong city” = “a besieged city” (NIV, NASB) may connect this volatile situation with

David’s experience at Keilah (1 Sam 23:1-15) Or Ziklag (1 Sam 30).

However, it appears that what is described in the psalm best fits what happened during the rebellion led by Absalom (2 Sam. 15-18).

After fleeing Jerusalem, David made Mahanaim his headquarters (2 Sam 17:24,27). but it was never under siege.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationPerhaps the phrase should be taken metaphorically: “God showed me marvelous kindness as if I were in a besieged city.”

If so, then it would parallel Ps 31:20, which pictures God hiding His faithful ones in the Holy of Holies, which certainly isn’t to be taken literally.

Eight Things God Has Done1.    He has redeemed me (Psa 31:5).2.    He has considered my trouble (Psa 31:7).3.    He has known me in time of adversity.4.    He has not given me over to enemies (Psa 31:8).5.    He has set my feet in a large room.6.    He has laid up goodness for His own (Psa 31:19).7.    He has prepared goodness for men who trust in Him.8.    He has showed me His marvelous kindness (Psa 31:21).

22] For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee.At one point, David may have been ready to give up: “In my alarm I said, ‘I am cut off from your sight!” (Ps 30:6).

It wasn’t the enemy that frightened him but the thought of being abandoned by the God he trusted and served.

He did what all of us must do when we sense that God is no longer near:

He cried out to the Lord for His mercy, and the Lord answered. At some point, he may have been ready to give up.

When suffering intense pressures and trials, saints often say things in haste that are untrue and must be repented of when more sober moments come.

Job is a good example of this.

23] O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.David’s sound mind returned after his false accusation of God’s faithfulness in Psa 31:22.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationHe now declares that God keeps faith with His people and punishes the wicked. This is sound advice.

When the terrible experience of the rebellion was over, David spoke to the people (Ps 31:23-24) and gave God the glory for delivering him.

David had written about his faith in the Lord (Ps 31:1, 6, 14, 19), but now he encourages his people to love the Lord and put their hope in Him.

Faith, hope, and love always go together (1 Cor. 13:13).

24] Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.The courage and strength we need in the trials of life are available from the Lord if we will put our faith in Him.

After it was all over, he spoke to the people and gave God the glory for delivering him.

Let’s be sure that we give Him the glory.

Nine Reasons for Being of Good Courage1.    God’s great goodness laid up for those who fear and pray

(Psa 31:19)2.    God’s goodness manifest to those who trust and have

faith3.    Concealment from snares of men (Psa 31:20)4.    Protection from plots of men5.    God’s marvelous kindness (Psa 31:21)6.    Certainty of answered prayer (Psa 31:22)7.    God keeps faith with men (Psa 31:23)8.    God punishes the wicked9.    God will strengthen the heart (Psa 31:24)

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PSALM 32

Psa 32:1-11 ISV1 A Davidic instruction. How blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.2 How blessed is the person against whom the LORD does not charge iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.3 When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away by my groaning all day long.4 For your hand was heavy upon me day and night; my strength was exhausted as in a summer drought. Interlude.5 My sin I acknowledged to you; my iniquity I did not hide. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD." And you forgave the guilt of my sin! Interlude.6 Therefore every godly person should pray to you at such a time. Surely a flood of great waters will not reach him.7 You are my hiding place; you will deliver me from trouble and surround me with shouts of deliverance. Interlude.8 I will instruct you and teach you concerning the path you should walk; I will direct you with my eye.9 Don't be like a horse or mule, without understanding. They are held in check by a bit and bridle in their mouths; otherwise they will not remain near you.10 The wicked have many sorrows, but gracious love surrounds those who trust in the LORD.11 Righteous ones, be glad in the LORD and rejoice! Shout for joy, all of you who are upright in heart!

Psa 32:1-11 ESV1 A Maskil of David. Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.2 Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation3 For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. Selah.5 I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah.6 Therefore let everyone who is godly offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found; surely in the rush of great waters, they shall not reach him.7 You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah.8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.9 Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you.10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the LORD.11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!

The Book of Psalms: Psalm 32The most-frequently used word for sin in the New Testament hamartia means “to miss the mark.”

Perhaps the most graphic illustration of missing the mark and delaying the acknowledgement of sin is in Psalm 32.

David recounts how, the longer he went without confessing his sin to God, the worse his life became.

He wasted away; he groaned inwardly; he had no strength. He was a parched man dying in the desert of guilt.

But then he confessed his sin to God and found relief.

His dry soul was showered with the grace of forgiveness.

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If you have missed the mark in any area of life - past or present - don’t delay confessing it to God. He is faithful and just to forgive you your sins.

This is the second of the seven penitential psalms (see Ps. 6).

Penitential Psalms (Ps 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143):

In this psalm, David shared four basic facts about sin and forgiveness that need to be understood by every believer.

Suffering under God’s discipline our choices (Heb 12) are to:

1) despise it; 2) resist it;3) collapse under it; or 4) accept it, submit, and pray that the lessons not be

wasted.

David wrote it after confessing to God his sins of adultery, murder, and deception (Ps 51; 2 Sam 11-12).

In Ps 51:13 he vowed to share what he had learned from this costly experience and this psalm appears to be part of that promise.

Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation:and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. Psalm 51:12-14

This is the first Maschil psalm (see Ps 42; 44-45; 52-55; 74/75; 78; 88-89; 142).

The word had been interpreted many ways: “a skillful song, a song of instruction, a contemplative poem.”

• Maschil = “A skillful song,” “a song of instruction”

• “Instruction” (Ps 32:8)– Cf. Dan 11:33, 25; “wise”: Ps 32:12:3, 10– “Understanding”: Mt 24:15; Rev 13:18

• A musical direction, now lost?

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Psalms – TJL Compliation• Jewish: at close of Yom Kippur• Church Calendar: Ash Wednesday

Paul quoted Ps 32:1-2 in Romans 4:7-8 as part of his argument for salvation by grace alone, apart from the works of the law.

Four Basic Facts about Sin and Forgiveness• The Blessing of Acceptance Ps 32:1, 2• The Folly of Impenitence Ps 32:3, 4• The Way of Deliverance Ps 32:5-7• The Joy of Obedience Ps 32:8-11

Martin Luther loved best the Psalmi Paulini,“The Pauline Psalms”: 32nd, 51st, 130th and 143rd:

Paul quoted them in Romans 4:6-8 as part of his argument for salvation by grace alone, apart from the works of the law.

Psalm 32The Blessing of Acceptance (Ps 32:1-2).

[A Psalm of David, Maschil.]1] Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.Fourfold blessing of the blessed man:1.    His sins are forgiven.2.    His sins are covered.3.    His forgiven sins are no longer imputed to him (Psa 32:2).4.    His spirit is cleansed of guile (Psa 32:2; Psa 15:1-5; Psa

24:3-5).

[forgiven] Forgiveness of sins is promised (2Ch 7:14; Psa 86:5; Jer 31:34; Mat 12:31-32; Luk 6:37; 1Jn 1:9).

Eight Biblical Examples of Confession1.    Forgive Thy people that have sinned (1Ki 8:30, 1Ki 8:34,

1Ki 8:36, 1Ki 8:39, 1Ki 8:50).2.    I have sinned (Job 7:20).3.    I am vile (Job 40:4).

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Psalms – TJL Compliation4.    I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes (Job 42:6).5.    Forgive all my sins (Psa 25:18).6.    Be merciful unto me; heal my soul; for I have sinned

against thee (Psa 41:4).7.    Forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is

indebted to us (Luk 11:4).8.    God be merciful to me a sinner (Luk 18:13).

[covered] Hebrew: kacah (H3680), to cover; conceal.

The Greek: epikalupto (G1943) (meaning to cover over so as not to be seen; to pardon) is used when this is quoted in Rom 4:7.

This pardoning is done by God when one confesses his sins and exercises faith in the atoning blood of Jesus Christ (Mat 26:28; Rom 3:25-31; Rom 5:1-11; Rom 8:1-3; Rom 10:9-10; Eph 2:8-9; Col 1:20; Col 2:12; 1Jn 1:7, 1Jn 1:9; 1Jn 3:5-10; 1Jn 5:1-4, 1Jn 5:18; Rev 1:5).

2] Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.The first beatitude in Psalms (Ps 1:1) was for the obedient;

this second beatitude is for the forgiven...

Instead of starting with a catalog of his sins, David launched into the psalm with a song of praise for everybody in the assembly to hear.

The first beatitude in the Psalms pronounces blessing on the obedient (Ps 1:1),

This second beatitude pronounces blessing on the disobedient who have been forgiven.

(For other beatitudes, see Ps 34:8; 40:4; 65:4; 84:5, 12; 94:12; 112:1.)

Chronologically, his experience of forgiveness came long after he had committed his sins and covered them up for almost a year (Ps 32:3- 5).

But having now entered into the freedom of forgiveness, David couldn’t wait to shout about it.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationIf we have acceptance with God, it matters not what else may happen to us.

Forgive means to remove a burden;

It’s pictured by the “scapegoat” in the Day of Atonement service, for symbolically the goat “carried” the sins of the people into the wilderness (Lev. 16:20-22; Ps. 103:12; John 1:29).

Like Adam and Eve (Gen. 3:8), David tried to “cover” his sins, but his schemes didn’t work.

They never do (Prov. 28:13), but when God covers the sins we confess to Him, they are hidden from sight and never seen again.

(See Isa. 38:17; 43:25; 44:22; Jer. 31:34; 1 John 1:7-9.)

On the Day of Atonement, the blood of the sacrifice was sprinkled on the mercy seat by the high priest, and that covered the sins the people had committed.

Impute is a bookkeeping term that means “to put on the account, to add to the record.” When we confess our sins, God cancels the debt, and it’s no longer on the books.

As the children say, “It doesn’t count anymore.”

Why?

Because Jesus paid the debt on the cross and His blood cleanses the record and the heart of the offender.

The forgiveness of the Lord is certainly something to sing about!

It’s unfortunate that too many of God’s children take it for granted.

Vocabulary• Transgression “Crossing over the line”

Transgression is a form of rebellion against God.

David knew the Ten Commandments and that adultery, murder, and deceit were forbidden.

• Sin “To miss the mark” Sin means to not live up to God’s standards.

• Iniquity “Twisted”

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Psalms – TJL CompliationIniquity describes what happens to the inner character of the sinner.

• Guile “Deception”

David tried to cover his sins and pretend nothing had happened, but the Lord chastened him until he confessed he had sinned.

[in whose spirit there is no guile] Freedom from sin is truly possible

in the body (Rom 6:6-7, Rom 6:16-23; Rom 8:1-4, Rom 8:12-13; Rom 12:1-2; 1Co 3:16-17; 1Co 6:19-20; 1Co 7:34; 1Co 9:27; 2Co 4:10; 2Co 7:1; Eph 1:4; Eph 4:24; Eph 5:25-27; Col 1:20-23; Col 2:11-13; Col 3:5-12; 1Th 4:3-7; Tit 2:11-13; Heb 12:10-14; 1Jn 1:7-9; 1Jn 2:1-2, 1Jn 2:29; 1Jn 3:5-10; 1Jn 5:1-4, 1Jn 5:18)

as well as in the soul and spirit (2Co 7:1).

This vocabulary will reappear in Ps 32:5. • Forgive “To remove a burden”

Forgiveness is pictured by the Scapegoat on Yom Kippur (Lev 16:20-22; Ps 103:12; Joh 1:29).

[imputeth not iniquity]• Impute “To put on account”

Impute is a bookkeeping term.

When we confess our sins, God cancels our debt; no longer on the books.

Imputation - justification from all sin.

Hebrew: chashab (H2803), to be reckoned or put to the account of one; charge with.

Equivalent to Greek: logizomai (G3049), translated numbered (Mar 15:28); accounted (Rom 8:36; 1Co 4:1; Gal 3:6; Heb 11:19); counted (Rom 2:26; Rom 4:3, Rom 4:5; Rom 9:8; Php

3:13); laid to their charge (2Ti 4:16);

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Rom 6:11; Rom 8:18); andimpute (Rom 4:6, Rom 4:8, Rom 4:11, Rom 4:22-24;

2Co 5:19; Jas 2:23).

Imputation is that act of God in salvation whereby He accounts the believer righteous in Christ

because Christ bore his sins and because he has properly repented of his sins and met God’s terms of reconciliation

(Rom 3:24-31; Rom 4:1-25; 2Co 5:14-21; Gal 3:6-9, Gal 3:13-14).

Redemption Fallacies Refuted:1.    Sin has to be imputed where there is a law broken (Rom

5:13; Rom 6:23; Rom 8:12-13).

2.    A man forgiven of past sins must stop sinning.

If he commits the same sins again after conversion he will be charged with them again.

They must be properly confessed and forgiven again or he will pay the death penalty for the new crimes (Eze 18:4, Eze 18:20-26; Rom 6:23; Rom 8:12-13; 1Co 6:9-11; Gal 5:19-21; 2Ti 2:12).

3.    Redemption cannot become effective with anyone who refuses to repent and conform to the whole truth (Mar 16:15-16; Luk 13:3, Luk 13:5; Act 2:38; Act 3:19; 1Jn 1:7, 1Jn 1:9)

4.     God has repeatedly stated that He will punish every sin, even to every idle word (Mat 12:37-39; Rom 2:12-16; 2Co 5:10; Rev 20:11-15).

5.    God does not lose sovereignty through His plan of redemption requiring men to meet His terms or be lost.

Obedience to God according to the gospel is the basis of all justification and imputation of righteousness to man.

God requires confession of sins (Luk 13:3, Luk 13:5; 1Jn 1:9), faith (Joh 3:16; Eph 2:8-9), and choice on man’s part in conformity to the plan of redemption before He justifies a man (Mar 16:16; Rom 1:5, Rom 1:16; Rom 3:24-31; Rom 5:1-11;

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From God’s standpoint, redemption from the power of Sin is provided for all men and it is His will that all accept Christ and be saved (Joh 3:16; 1Ti 2:4; 2Pe 3:9; Rev 22:17); but no man will be forgiven of their personal sins who personally chooses to ignore or refuses to believe and conform to the gospel.

When one does obey the gospel, then and then alone his personal sins are forgiven.

This is all imputation means in Psa 32:2; Rom 4:3-13, Rom 4:22-25; 2Co 5:19. No believer has to sin, but if he does it will be charged to him and he will pay the death penalty if he dies in sin (Exo 32:32; Eze 18:4, Eze 18:20-26; Rom 6:16-23; Rom 8:12-13; 1Co 6:9-11; Gal 5:19-21; Gal 6:7-8; 2Ti 2:12; Jas 5:19-20).

The Folly of Impenitence (Ps 32:3-4).

3] When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long.[When I kept silence] This was perhaps during the year when

David lived with unconfessed sin (2Sa 12:1-31).

[my roaring all the day long] The irrepressible anguish which David suffered before actually confessing sin.

4] For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah.Now David tells his own story and honestly admits what a fool he had been to hide his sins for almost a year.

Chronologically, David’s experience with forgiveness came long after he had committed his sins and covered them up.

It was a terribly trying and taxing time.

Charles Spurgeon: “God does not permit His children to sin successfully.”

The Lord chastened David for almost a year and made him miserable until he stopped lying, humbled himself before God, and confessed his sins. (Ps 32:3-5).

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Psalms – TJL CompliationChastening isn’t a judge punishing a criminal; it’s a loving Father dealing with His disobedient children to bring them willingly to the place of surrender.

According to Hebrews 12:1-13, God’s chastening is proof that He loves us and that we are genuinely His children.

During those difficult months David became a physical wreck.

His bones were “roaring” (groaning): Ps 32:3 Cf. Ps 51:8.He was probably about fifty when he disobeyed the Lord, but he began to feel and look like a sick old man.

Usually robust and ready for action, David now had constant pain in his body (see Ps 51:8) and was groaning (“roaring”) because of it.

The hand of God was heavy upon him, and instead of feeling fresh and full of vigor, he was dried up like a plant during a drought (Ps 38:2; 39:10).

David was miserable, for he had a defiled conscience, a worried mind (“When will I be found out?”), and a sick body.

But it was worth the pain, for the experience brought him back to the Lord.

Selah: “Stop. Look. Listen.” The term is used three times in this psalm alone.

It is commonly assumed that this refers to musical instructions; however:

selah is to connect subject matter, not music.

It connects the end of one strophe with the beginning of the next; it is the connecting of the two subjects together-sometimes synthetic; sometimes antithetic.

It is concerned with truth, not tunes.

The Way of Deliverance (Ps 32:5-7)

5] I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation[I acknowledged my sin unto thee]

See David’s confession in Psa 51:1-19.[thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin]

This always follows true confession.

The Lord sent the prophet Nathan to confront David (… “Thou art the man … ” (2 Sam 12:1-7) and to declare God’s forgiveness (1 Jn 1:9).

David’s confession “I have sinned against the LoRD”a was answered with, “The LORD also has put away your sin” (2 Sam. 12:13 NKJV).

God puts the righteousness of Christ on our account (Rom 4:3ff; 5:13; 2 Cor 5:19-22; Gal 3:6).

The king didn’t have to do penance or go on probation; all he had to do was sincerely confess his sins, and the Lord forgave him (1 John 1:9).

The burden of transgression had been carried away, the debt was canceled, the twisted was made straight, and the Lord didn’t put David’s sins on the record.

Instead of imputing our sins, the Lord puts the righteousness of Christ on our account, and we are accepted in Him (see Rom. 4:3ff.; 5:13; 2 Cor. 5:19-21; Gal. 3:6).

David offered no excuses; he admitted that he had sinned and was guilty before God.

Guilt is to the conscience what pain is to the body: It tells us that something is wrong and must be made right, or things will get worse.

6] For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.[For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found]

Intercession: Because of Your mercy, let others pray during the acceptable time (2Co 6:2).

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Psalms – TJL Compliation[floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him]

Overwhelming sorrows that take away life shall not come near you (Psa 32:6, Psa 32:10).

The promise is for every- body (“godly” = chosen ones, God’s people; Ps 4:3),

We must confess our sins immediately when we find them out and while God may be found (Ps 69:14; Isa. 55:9; Prov. 1:24-33).

The waters of chastening will only get deeper and the storm increase, so don’t tempt the Lord!

7] Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

[hiding place] Hebrew: cether (H5643); see note Psa 31:20.But God’s forgiveness isn’t a negative thing;

The Lord adds positive blessings to help us on the road to recovery.

David exchanged hiding his sins for a hiding place in the Lord.

God removed his troubles and put a wall of protection around him.

David do not deserve these blessing - nor do we!

This is the grace of God as found in Jesus Christ our Lord.

This doesn’t mean that David didn’t suffer because of the consequences of his sins.

God in His grace forgives us, but God in His government says, “You shall reap what you have sown.” Gal 6:7-8

David’s Family Troubles• Bathsheba’s first son died.

Bathsheba’s first surviving son was Solomon (the basis for Matthew’s genealogy);

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Psalms – TJL CompliationBathsheba’s second surviving son was Nathan (not the prophet) and the basis for Luke’s (Mary’s) genealogy.

• David’s son Amnon raped his half-sister Tamar and was slain by Absalom (2 Sam 13).

• Absalom tried to seize the throne and was killed by Joab (2 Sam 14-18).

• While David was dying, Adonijah tried to take the sceptre from Solomon and Adonijah was slain (1 Kgs 1).

According to 2 Samuel, Adonijah ('Ǎḏonîyāh, "Yah is my lord") was the fourth son of King David.

His mother was Haggith as recorded in 2 Samuel 3:4. Adonijah was born at Hebron during the long conflict between David and the House of Saul.

David faced these calamities with God’s help and lived to assemble what was needed for the temple so that Solomon (Bathsheba’s second son) could build it.

1Ki 15:4-5 KJV  Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem:  5  Because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.

After David was forgiven and restored, he went to the sanctuary to worship the Lord (2 Sam. 12:15-23), and there with the other worshippers, he was surrounded by “songs [shouts] of deliverance,” that is, praise to God for His mercies.

That’s exactly what David needed to hear!

[Selah] See note, Psa 3:2.

The Joy of Obedience (Ps 32:8-11)

8] I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationGod speaks to David in Ps 32:8-9, assuring him that the joy of salvation would be restored to him (Ps 51:12) if he obeyed the Lord and walked in His way.

David’s wrong thinking got him into serious trouble, but the Lord would instruct him, guide him, and keep His loving eye on him (see Ps 33:18; 34:15).

David’s faith (Ps 32:5-6) must now issue in obedience, for faith and works must go together.

God doesn’t forgive us so that we can go back and sin! “But there is forgiveness with You, that You may be feared” (Ps 130:4 NKJV).

9] Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.When he gazed at Bathsheba, lusted after her, and then committed adultery, and when he plotted to kill her husband, David saw himself acting like a free man; but God saw him acting like an animal!

Like the horse, David rushed ahead impetuously, and like the mule, he was stubborn and tried to cover his sins.

We are made in God’s image, but when we choose to knowingly rebel against God’s law, we descend into what the older translations call acting “brutish” (see Ps 92:6; 94:8; Jer.10:8, 14, 21) and modern translations “senseless.”

The only way to control animals is to break them and harness them. Impetuous as a horse; stubborn as a mule, they cannot reason but must be turned by a bit and bridle (Pro 26:3).

God didn’t want to do that to His beloved servant David.

Instead, He would teach him His Word and keep His eye upon him, surrounding him with mercy (see Ps 23:6).

10] Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationYears later, his son Solomon would write, “He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy” (Prov. 28:13 NKJV).

11] Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.When he joined the assembly at the sanctuary of God (Ps 32:1-2), David began his song with the joyful announcement that God had forgiven him.

Now he closed the psalm by exhorting the other worshippers to join him in celebrating the joy of the Lord.

“Be glad! Rejoice! Shout for joy!”

David opened this psalm with the joyful announcement of having been forgiven; he now closes with the exhortation to join him in celebrating the mercy of the Lord.

Twelve Blessings of a Righteous Man1.    Sins forgiven (Psa 32:1, Psa 32:5)2.    Sins covered or atoned for (Psa 32:1)3.    Not charged with sin (Psa 32:2)4.    Freedom from sin5.    Mercy from God (Psa 32:6)6.    Not overwhelmed with sorrow7.    God as a hiding place (Psa 32:7)8.    Preservation from trouble9.    Compassed with songs of deliverance10.    Divine instruction (Psa 32:8)11.    Guidance from God12.    Compassed with mercy (Psa 32:10)

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PSALM 33

Psa 33:1-22 ESV1 Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright.2 Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre; make melody to him with the harp of ten strings!3 Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.4 For the word of the LORD is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.5 He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD.6 By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host.7 He gathers the waters of the sea as a heap; he puts the deeps in storehouses.8 Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him!9 For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.10 The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples.11 The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!13 The LORD looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man;14 from where he sits enthroned he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth,15 he who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation16 The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength.17 The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue.18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love,19 that he may deliver their soul from death and keep them alive in famine.20 Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.21 For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name.22 Let your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us, even as we hope in you.

Psa 33:1-22 ISV1 Rejoice in the LORD, righteous ones; for the praise of the upright is beautiful.2 With the lyre, give thanks to the LORD; with the ten stringed harp, play music to him;3 with a new song, sing to him; with shouts of joy, play skillfully.4 For the word of the LORD is upright; and all his works are done in faithfulness.5 He loves righteousness and justice; the world is filled with the gracious love of the LORD.6 By the word of the LORD the heavens were made; all the heavenly bodies by the breath of his mouth.7 He gathered the oceans into a single place; he put the deep water into storehouses.8 Let all the world fear the LORD; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him;9 because he spoke and it came to be, because he commanded, it stood firm.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation10 The LORD makes void the counsel of nations; he frustrates the plans of peoples.11 But the LORD's counsel stands firm forever, the plans in his mind for all generations.12 How blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he has chosen as his own inheritance.13 When the LORD looks down from heaven, he observes every human being.14 From his dwelling place, he looks down on all the inhabitants of the earth.15 He formed the hearts of them all; he understands everything they do.16 A king is not saved by a large army; a mighty soldier is not delivered by his great strength.17 It is vain to trust in a horse for deliverance, even with its great strength, it cannot deliver.18 Indeed, the LORD watches those who fear him; those who trust in his gracious love19 to deliver them from death; to keep them alive in times of famine.20 We wait on the LORD; he is our help and our shield.21 Indeed, our heart will rejoice in him, because we have placed our trust in his holy name.22 LORD, may your gracious love be upon us, even as we hope in you.

The Book of Psalms: Psalm 33The verbs in this psalm are in the plural, which suggests the involvement of a community in the sanctuary.

Except for the prayer in Ps 33:22, the entire psalm is devoted only to praise and forms a helpful “primer on praise.”

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Psalms – TJL CompliationThe leader called them to worship (Ps 33:1-3),

The choir led the assembly in praising the Lord, and All closed with the affirmation of faith in Ps 33:20-22.

It’s likely that their praise was occasioned by the nation’s victory over an enemy (Ps 33:10-11, 16-19).

Who Should Worship the Lord

1] Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.[Rejoice in the LORD] Shout for joy.

This psalm has no title, but it was probably written by David.

Some think that Psa 33:1 should be the last of the preceding psalm, but there is no authority for this. It is as good a beginning as an ending.

Where there is no proof of a change it is better to leave the psalms as they are.

[comely] Hebrew: na’veh (H5000), becoming; suitable; beautiful (Psa 33:1; Psa 147:1; Son 1:5; Son 2:14; Son 4:3; Son 6:4).

It is the duty, honor, and glory of the righteous to praise the Lord; On the contrary, silence is their shame and dishonor

The righteous are the only ones who have truly experienced the Lord; they alone are suitable for praise.

[Upright] This verse parallels Ps 32:11 and reminds us that only those who are righteous by faith and obedient in their walk (“upright”) can sincerely worship the Lord (Ps. 15; Gen. 15:1-6).

It’s a fitting and proper thing for those who have experienced the grace of God and His forgiveness (Ps 32:1-3) to praise the Lord (Ps 147:1).

He is the Creator and cares for us. He is the Lord of all and watches over us. He has redeemed us and we belong to Him.

“We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture” (Ps 100:3).

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Psalms – TJL CompliationNo wonder the worship leader exhorted the people to rejoice, praise, play instruments, and sing to the Lord.

A sinner who has been saved by God’s grace ought to have no problem praising the Lord.

How They Should Worship the Lord

2] Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.Both voices and instruments were used in public worship at the sanctuary (see 1 Chron. 25).

This is the first time specific instruments are mentioned in the Psalms

[harp] Hebrew: kinnowr (H3658), a portable harp or lyre of 3 to 5 strings.

Translated harp 42 times-everywhere but in Daniel.

[psaltery] Hebrew: nebel (H5035), a portable 10-stringed instrument.

Translated psaltery 22 times-everywhere but Psa 71:22 and the book of Daniel.

Nine Things Urged by the Psalmist1.    Rejoice in the Lord (Psa 33:1).2.    Praise the Lord with harp (Psa 33:2).3.    Sing unto Him with psaltery.4.    Sing with 10-stringed instruments.5.    Sing a new song to Him (Psa 33:3).6.    Play skillfully with loud noise.7.    Let all the earth fear the Lord (Psa 33:8).8.    Let all men stand in awe of Him.9.    Let mercy be upon the hopeful (Psa 33:22).

3] Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.Our growth in our appreciation of “psalms and hymns and spiritual songs” (Eph. 5:19) is one indication of our development in the Christian life.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationThe “new song” may mean new in time or new in expression.

The term is used nine times in Scripture (Ps 33:3; 40:3; 96:1; 98:1; 144:9; 149:1; Isa. 42:10; Rev. 5:9; 14:3).

[new song] First of nine new songs in Scripture (Psa 33:3; Psa 40:3; Psa 96:1; Psa 98:1; Psa 144:9; Psa 149:1; Isa 42:10; Rev 5:9; Rev 14:3).

Some people don’t like to learn new songs.

What was new to Israel is old to us, the church.

The Spirit of God can make an old song new to us as we grow in our knowledge of God and His Word, or as we have new experiences, and He can also open our hearts to a song completely new to us.

[skilfully] Hebrew: yatab (H3190), make well; sound beautiful and with sense.

The instruments should be played with skill and the players give their very best to the Lord.

The voices were to be enthusiastic (“shout for joy”) in the Spirit but not demonstrative in the flesh, and joyful in the Lord but not jovial and jolly. Not just noise.

[noise] Hebrew: teruw‛ah (H8643), clamor or acclamation of joy.

Translated noise only here; jubilee (Lev 25:9); alarm (Num 10:5-6; Jer 4:19; Jer 49:2; Zep 1:6); blow (Lev 23:24; Num 29:1; Num 31:6); rejoicing (Job 8:21); joy (Job 33:26; Psa 27:6); and shout (Num 23:21; Jos 6:5, Jos 6:20; 1Sa 4:5-6; 2Sa

6:15; 1Ch 15:28; 2Ch 15:14; Ezr 3:11-13; Job 39:25; Psa 47:5; Jer 20:16; Eze 21:22; Amo 1:14; Amo 2:2).

Why They Should Worship the Lord

4] For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.When God works, He obeys His own Word; so any worship that is contrary to God’s Word will not please the Lord.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationNot all songs are doctrinally correct; any worship that is contrary to God’s Word will not be pleasing to the Lord.

Of greatest importance is that the worship be scriptural (Ps 33:4a; and see Col. 3:16).

A choir or worship leader has no more right to sing or lead singing a lie than a preacher has to preach a lie, and not all “religious songs” are doctrinally correct.

Eight Reasons to Praise God1.    The Word of God is right (Psa 33:4).2.    All His works are done in truth.3.    He loves righteousness and judgment (Psa 33:5).4.    His goodness fills the earth.5.    His Word made the heavens (Psa 33:6).6.    He gave life to the host of heaven by His breath (Psa

33:6; cp. Gen 2:7).7.    He controls oceans (Psa 33:7; Gen 1:10).8.    He divides the watercourses and stores them for His

purposes.

The mention of God’s Word in Ps 33:4 reminds us that by knowing the Word of God we get better acquainted with the God of the Word.

The beauty of God’s character should elicit from His people songs of praise and thanksgiving.

Unless our worship focuses on the character of God, we have ignored the Person who ought to be the center of true worship.

5] He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.God’s throne is built on righteousness and justice (Ps 89:14; 97:2; Isa. 9:7; 32:1, 17).

To eyes of faith, the earth is full of His goodness (Ps 33:5), His glory (Isa. 6:3; Num. 14:21-22), and His praise (Hab. 3:3) and one day will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord (Hab. 2:14).

Creation reveals His existence, power, wisdom, and majesty; but the revelation in Scripture tells us about His mercy and grace and

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He is a faithful God, a God of truth, righteousness, justice, and goodness.

6] By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.“The breath of his mouth” may refer to the Holy Spirit of God (Gen. 1:1-2), for “breath” and “spirit” are the same word in Hebrew.

It is interesting that the information sciences are the very foundation of all other discoveries at the very frontiers of science. (Gen 1:1-2:1; Heb 1:3; 11:3; 2 Pet 3:5-7; et al.)

“Host” includes the stars and planets,

We also worship the Creator and praise Him for His wonderful works (Ps 33:6-9).

Out of nothing, He created everything by the power of His Word (Ps 6, 9; 119:89-91; 147:15, 18; 148:5; Gen. 1:1-2:1; Heb. 11:3).

The Word that created the universe is also holding it together (Heb. 1:3; 2 Peter 3:5-7).

7] He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.[depth] Hebrew: tehowm (H8415), the abyss as the surging

mighty waters; the subterranean water supply (Gen 1:2; Gen 7:11; Gen 8:2; Exo 15:5, Exo 15:8; Deu 8:7; Psa 33:7; Psa 42:7; Psa 104:6; Psa 107:26; Pro 3:20; Pro 8:24, Pro 8:27).

Here it refers to the depths of water being in storehouses for divine uses.

Ps 33:7 takes us back to Genesis 1:9-10.

When you see the heavens above and the earth and seas below, you must marvel at the handiwork of God and stand in awe at the power of His Word.

As we worship the Lord, we must praise the Creator and the provisions He has made for us to live on this planet.

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8] Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.His creation holds all without excuse (cf. Rom 1:18>).

9] For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.10] The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.In our praise, we must thank God for the wisdom of His counsel (Ps 33:10-11).

The more men oppose the truth, the more it prevails.

God gave Adam power to reproduce himself in his own image and likeness (Gen 1:26-28; Gen 5:3; 1Co 15:45-50).

God didn’t make men sinful, or imperfect in body, soul and spirit; such came through sin and misuse of created faculties that were originally created perfect (Deu 32:4).

People with authority make decisions that affect the destinies of nations, and when God isn’t permitted to rule, then He overrules; for His will shall be accomplished.

He can turn the policies and plans of nations into nothingness (Isa. 8:10; 19:3).

11] The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. [council] Hebrew: ‛etsah (H6098), advice; purpose (Psa 33:10-

11; Psa 73:24; Psa 107:11; Pro 1:25, Pro 1:30; Pro 8:14; Pro 19:21; Isa 46:10).

[all generations] " All generations" is another term for eternity, for there will be eternal generations of natural people (Gen 8:22; Gen 9:12, Gen 9:16; Gen 17:8; 2Sa 7:1-29; Isa 9:6-7).

The will of God for His children comes from the heart of God and is an expression of His love for them, so there is no cause for us to be alarmed or afraid (Jer. 29:11).

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12] Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.[Blessed] Blessed means happy (Psa 144:15).

This is the verse for Washington D.C. to take note of.

What a privilege it is for Israel to be the people of God and the Lord’s treasured inheritance (Ps 33:12; 28:9; 74:2; 78:62, 71; Deut. 4:20; 32:9).

May the church never lose the wonder of being the people of God (1 John 3:1-3)

We worship the Lord because of the assurance of His divine care (Ps 33:13-19).

13] The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.This refers to the providence of God.

It is over all creation (Psa 33:12-17).

Not only does He keep His eye on His individual saints (Ps 32:8; 34:15; 1 Peter 3:12), but He also watches “all the sons of men” and “all their works.”

He knows what the saints are doing and what the sinners are doing to the saints!

14] From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.[habitation] God’s habitation is the planet heaven (Mat 6:9-10;

1Pe 3:22).

“...look” = to gaze intently.

15] He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.

He knows the “thoughts and intents of the heart” (Heb 4:12).

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Psalms – TJL CompliationHe made the human heart, He understands it better than we do (Jer. 17:9), and

He knows our motives (Ps 11:4; 34:15; 2 Chron. 16:9).

16] There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.A king is just a man and can lose his life as early as an ordinary soldier unless he has God’s protection.

The same is true of a mighty man.

At the Arbela, the Persians-million men-were utterly put to rout by Alexander’s 50,000.

Napoleon’s Grand Armee of 453,000 were reduced to 10,000 by Field Marshal Kutozov (1812).

17] An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.The king’s heart is just like the heart of any other man, and no nation can win a war just because it has a big army and a large supply of weapons and ammunition.

A horse cannot save one from death in battle.

God alone can protect and preserve a man from death (Psa 33:18-19).

The Pharaoh’s horses and chariots found it disastrous to pursue the Lord’s anointed. At the exodus, God looked down at the great Egyptian army and destroyed it (Ex. 14:24ff.).

God delivers His people from danger and death, and He keeps them alive when times are difficult.

He cares for us (1 Peter 5:6-11

18] Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;19] To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.

What Should Happen Because They Worship the Lord

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Psalms – TJL CompliationThe psalm begins and ends with the theme of joy.

20] Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.[he is our help and our shield] Knowing there is salvation in no

one else, (Psa 33:16-19), the writer declares that his whole trust is in God (Psa 33:20-22).

These words may have been expressed by the congregation and choir as the song came to an end, a confession of faith in the living God.

Because they had worshipped the Lord, they had peace in their hearts and could quietly wait for Him to work.

Their hope had been strengthened, and they looked expectantly for Him to accomplish His purposes in them,

“shield,” Ps 3:3,Note that “help” and “shield” often go together (Ps 28:7; 115:9-11; Deut. 33:29).

21] For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.God protects us, not to pamper us but to prepare us to go back into the battle.

He is a “refuge and strength” who hides us long enough to help us.

They had confidence in the Lord that He would send help when they needed it (Ps 30:10; 40:17; 46:1; 54:4; 63:7; 70:5; 115:9-11; 146:5).

22] Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.Worship should not only strengthen our inner peace and power, increase our hope, and give us greater confidence in the Lord, but it should also increase our joy.

Along with that blessing, we find our faith strengthened as we behold the beauty and glory of the Lord in our worship.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation“Let your unfailing love surround us” is the closing prayer (NLT),

We have the three great Christian virtues brought together: faith (Ps 33:21), hope, and love (Ps 33:22).

It isn’t enough to leave the place of worship simply “feeling good,” because feelings are temporary and sometimes deceptive.

If we find ourselves loving God and His people more, having greater faith and hope in the Lord, and going forth into the battle of life with greater confidence and joy,

then our worship has accomplished what God wanted it to accomplish.

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PSALM 34

Psa 34:1-22 ISV1 By David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away. So David left. I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise will be in my mouth continually.2 My soul will glorify the LORD; the humble will hear about it and rejoice.3 Magnify the LORD with me! Let us lift up his name together!4 I sought the LORD and he answered me; he delivered me from all of my fears.5 Look to him and be radiant; and you will not be ashamed.6 This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard and delivered him from all of his distress.7 The angel of the LORD surrounds those who fear him, and he delivers them.8 Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the person who trusts in him!9 Fear the LORD, you holy ones of his; for those who fear him lack nothing.10 Young lions lack and go hungry, but those who seek the LORD will never lack any good thing.11 Come, children, listen to me, and I will teach you the fear of the LORD.12 Who among you desires life, and wants long life in order to see good?13 Then keep your tongue from doing evil and your lips from spreading lies.14 Avoid evil and do good! Seek peace and pursue it!15 The LORD looks on the righteous, and he listens to their cries.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation16 The face of the LORD is set against those who do evil, and he will remove people's recollection of them from the earth.17 The LORD hears those who cry out, and he delivers them from all their distress.18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted, and he delivers those whose spirit has been crushed.19 A righteous person will have many troubles, but the LORD will deliver him from them all.20 God protects all his bones; not one of them will be broken.21 Evil will kill the wicked; those who hate the righteous will be held guilty.22 The LORD redeems the lives of his servants; and none of those who trust in him will be held guilty.

Psa 34:1-22 ESV1 Of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away. I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.2 My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad.3 Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together!4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.5 Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.6 This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him and saved him out of all his troubles.7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation8 Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!9 Oh, fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack!10 The young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.11 Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.12 What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good?13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.14 Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.15 The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry.16 The face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth.17 When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.18 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all.20 He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken.21 Affliction will slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be condemned.22 The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.

The Book of Psalms: Psalm 34Psalm 34 is another acrostic psalm (as are Ps 25, 37, 111,112,119, 145).

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Psalms – TJL CompliationThis acrostic psalm has the Hebrew letter waw omitted and an extra pe added at the beginning of Ps 34:22

Psalm 34

Psalm 34The emphasis on fearing the Lord (Ps 34:7, 9, 11) and trusting His goodness (Ps 34:8, 10, 12) would fit into this historical context.

[A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.]

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Psalms – TJL CompliationThe title connects this with David’s dangerous experience with the Philistines at Gath (1 Sam 21:10-22:1), after which he fled to the cave of Adullum.

The Philistine king is called Achish in 1 Samuel, but the dynastic title of Philistine kings was Abimelech, as in the title of the psalm.

Egyptian rulers were called Pharaoh, and Amalekite kings called Agag.

David was delighted to be out of enemy territory (where he probably shouldn’t have gone to begin with) and back in the wilderness with his men.

Out of his experience in Gath, David shared in this psalm four instructions for his own followers (1 Sam. 22:1-2), as well as for us today, to help us keep out of tight situations and live a life that pleases God.

Four Instructions to Avoid Tight Situations• Bless the Lord Ps 34:1-3• Seek the Lord Ps 34:4-8• Fear the Lord Ps 34:9-16• Trust the Lord Ps 34:17-22

The name ‘Lord” is used 16 times in the psalm.

Note the verbs: bless, boast, magnify, exalt.

Bless the Lord

1] I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.It was David’s habit to praise God continually.

Praise and glory should be given to God for all good things in life (Psa 34:9-10; Psa 84:11; Jas 1:5, Jas 1:17).

To teach man this lesson, God has many times used weak and foolish things to confound the strong and wise of this world, that no flesh should glory in His sight (1Co 1:25-31).

David gave thanks to the Lord by magnifying Him and exalting His name.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationSee what He did for David:

He answered prayer (Ps 34:4, 15), He provided for his needs (Ps 34:9-10), He delivered him from trouble (Ps 34:17), andHe protected him from danger (Ps 34:7).

2] My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.David didn’t boast about his own cleverness or skill; he boasted about the Lord, who He is and what He does.

David saw God’s people as nothing in themselves, for they were only the humble and the poor (Ps 34:2, 6); but they had everything because they belonged to the Lord.

They feared the Lord (Ps 34:7, 9), were set apart (“saints”) as His righteous ones (Ps 34:10,

15, 19, 21), and were the servants of the Lord God (Ps 34:22).

Knowing who we are in Christ and who the Lord is ought to make us want to bless the Lord.

[humble] Hebrew: ‛anav (H6035), poor; afflicted. Translated humble (Psa 34:2; Psa 9:12; Psa 10:12, Psa 10:17; Psa 69:32).

3] O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.

Delighted to be out of enemy territory (where he probably shouldn’t have gone in the first place).

Ten Commands of Psa 34:1-22 1.    Magnify the Lord with me (Psa 34:3).2.    Let us exalt His name together.3.    Taste and see that God is good (Psa 34:8).4.    Fear the Lord (Psa 34:9).5.    Come, hearken unto me (Psa 34:11).6.    Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking

guile (Psa 34:13).7.    Depart from evil (Psa 34:14).8.    Do good.

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Seek the Lord

4] I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.Ps 34:8 is quoted in 1 Peter 2:3

David gave a threefold witness of what the Lord does for His own:

Threefold witness: He saves (Ps 34:4-8); He keeps (Ps 34:7); He satisfies (Ps 34:8).

He sought the Lord and was saved from the fears (“terrors”; see Ps 31:13) within him,

He cried to the Lord and was delivered from the troubles around him.

Ten Blessings of God1.    He answers prayer (Psa 34:4).2.    He delivers from all fears.3.    He enlightens His people (Psa 34:5).4.    He gives His people boldness.5.    He saves from all troubles (Psa 34:6-7).6.    He supplies all wants of His people (Psa 34:9-10; Psa

23:1; Psa 84:11; Joh 15:7).7.    He punishes the wicked to curb all sin and rid His creation

of it (Psa 34:16).8.    He remains near the broken in heart and saves the

contrite in spirit (Psa 34:18).9.    He redeems souls of His people (Psa 34:22).10.    He prospers all who trust in Him.

[fears]Fourteen Kinds of Fear God Delivers From1.    Fear of man (Gen 15:1; Luk 12:5; Heb 13:6).

Referred to 35 times in Scripture.

Fear of God is referred to 160 times.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationWe are to respect, reverence, and honor God, and have no fear of man.

Man is told 80 times not to fear, referring to fears that should not distress anyone who trusts in God.

2.    Death (Gen 21:17; Gen 35:17; Heb 2:15)3.    The future (Gen 46:3; Gen 50:19-21)4.    Danger (Exo 14:13)5.    Idol gods (Jdg 6:10; 2Ki 17:35-38)6.    Dreams (Job 4:14-16)7.    Evil (Psa 23:4; Pro 1:33)8.    War (Psa 27:3)9.    Nothing-imaginative fear (Psa 53:5)10.    Enemies (Psa 118:6)11.    Punishment (Pro 1:26-27)12.    Darkness (Son 3:8)13.    Ghosts (Mat 14:26)14.    Spirit of fear (2Ti 1:6-7)

5] They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.To seek the Lord is the same as to look to the Lord;

When we look to Him by faith, He looks to us and “shines upon us” (Ps 4:6; Num. 6:22-27).

If we walk in unbelief, our faces will be ashamed; if we walk by faith, our faces will be aglow (Ex. 34:29; Matt. 17:2; Acts 6:15; 2 Cor. 3:18).

Because they looked to God, they were enlightened and became bold.

Three ways to look and three results:1.    To look within is to be miserable (Psa 77:1).2.    To look around is to be distracted (Psa 73:3).3.    To look expectantly to God – Hope - brings blessing (Psa

34:5; Psa 121:1).

The word radiant in Ps 34:5 (NIv) describes the joyful countenance of a mother who is welcoming her children home (Isa. 60:4-5).

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Psalms – TJL Compliation6] This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.[out of all his troubles] To get men out of troubles is God’s work

(Psa 34:6, Psa 34:17, Psa 34:19; Psa 25:17; Psa 40:2; Psa 54:7; Psa 81:10; Psa 107:6, Psa 107:13, Psa 107:19, Psa 107:28).

7] The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.After the Lord saves us, He keeps us and sends His angels to protect us (Ps 34:7; 35:5-6; Gen. 48:16; Ex. 14:19).

Angel of the Lord is used 2 times in Psalms but elsewhere it is used many times of God’s manifestation to men.

Preincarnate Christ?

In Heb 13:5 the Lord Jesus says, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. ”

In Mt 28:20 the Lord says, “ …lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. ”]

Today Angels are ministering spirits to the saints, in ways that we will never know until we get to heaven (Heb 1:14).

The Angel of the Lord is Jesus Christ, the second person of the Trinity (Josh. 5:13- 15), the Lord of the hosts of the angels, who made preincarnation visits to His people during Old Testament times.

When David envisioned a camp of angels around him, he may have been recalling Jacob’s experience at Mahanaim (“the two camps”; Gen. 32:1-2).

The angels are servants of the saints today and minister to us in ways we will never know about until we get to heaven (Heb. 1:14).

[encampeth round about them that hear him, and delivereth them]

Ten Promises of Psa 34:1-22 1.    The angel of the Lord encamps around about them that

fear Him, and delivers them (Psa 34:7).2.    There is no want to them that fear Him (Psa 34:9; Psa

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3.    They that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing (Psa 34:10; Mat 7:11).

4.    The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears are open unto their cry (Psa 34:10, Psa 34:15, Psa 34:17; Joh 15:7).

5.    The face of the Lord is against those who do evil (Psa 34:16).

6.    The righteous cry, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles (Psa 34:17; note, Psa 34:6).

7.    The Lord is close to those whose heart is broken, and saves those who have a contrite spirit (Psa 34:18).

8.    Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivers him out of them all (Psa 34:19).

9.    Evil shall slay the wicked: and those who hate the righteous shall be desolate (Psa 34:21).

10.    The Lord redeems the soul of His servants: and none of those who trust in Him shall be desolate (Psa 34:22).

8] O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

Quoted in 1 Pet 2:3; Cf. Jn 7:17, 37.

Those who seek the Lord discover that He not only saves and keeps but also satisfies (Ps 34:8).

“Taste” doesn’t suggest a sip or a nibble;

It is not referring to a sample, it implies feeding on the Lord through His Word and experiencing all He has for us (1 Peter 2:3; see Heb. 2:9; 6:3).

It means knowing Him better and enjoying Him more when you go to bed than you did when you got up.

It was a great blessing for David to be delivered from Gath,

It was a greater blessing for him to be protected by the Lord after he fled,

The greatest blessing was drawing nearer to God and enjoying His presence, not just His gifts.

David found God’s Word sweet (Ps 119:103), and he rejoiced in the goodness of the Lord.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation“Good” is an important word in this psalm (Ps 34:8, 10, 12, 14).

Fear the Lord (Ps 34:9-16). Those who fear the Lord (Ps 34:7, 9, 11) need fear nothing else, for this is the fear that drives out all fear (Ps 112:1).

When we fear the Lord, He provides all that we need when we need it.

9] O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.At this point, David may have gathered the children and youths around him to teach them the secret of real living.

Those who fear the Lord need fear nothing else.

Ps 34:9 is the Old Testament equivalent of Matthew 6:33.

“No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly” (Ps 84:11 NAsB).

God promises to give us what is good for us and to cause all things to work together for good (Rom. 8:28).

If we don’t receive what we think we need, it means it isn’t good for us and we don’t need it at this time.

[no want to them that fear him]

The doctrine of believers not wanting is clearly taught in Scripture (Psa 34:9-10; Psa 23:1; Psa 84:11; Psa 91:1-12; Psa 103:3; Mat 7:7-11; Mat 17:20; Mat 21:22; Mar 9:23; Mar 11:22-24; Luk 11:9-13; Joh 14:12-15; Joh 15:7, Joh 15:16; Joh 16:23-26; Heb 11:6; Jas 1:5-8; 1Jn 3:21-22; 1Jn 5:13-14).

In view of such simple promises, the only excuse for not having every need and want met within the bounds of Scripture is unbelief (Mat 17:20-21; Heb 11:6; Jas 1:5-8) and ignorance of truth

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Psalms – TJL CompliationThe promise is "ask what ye will," plainly teaching that answered prayer is up to the child of God as to what he wants.

This is in perfect harmony with promises of both testaments.

A true Christian can get what he wants as well as what he needs

(Psa 23:1; Psa 34:9-10; Psa 84:11; Mat 7:7-11; Mat 17:20; Mat 18:18-20; Mat 21:22; Mar 9:23; Mar 11:22-24; Joh 14:12-15; Joh 15:7, Joh 15:16; Joh 16:23-26; Eph 3:20; Heb 11:6; Jas 1:5-8; 1Jn 3:21-22; 1Jn 5:14-15).

A prayer saying, "If it be Thy will" concerning anything God has already promised, and therefore has already made it clear that it is His will (providing we ask in faith, nothing wavering), is really a prayer of unbelief.

It is like saying, "I know You have already promised and You have made it very clear by Your Word that it is Your will, but do You really mean what You say?

Are You a truthful God or not?Can we depend upon what You say?"

We insult God by constantly questioning His will that is already revealed by His word.

It is no less insulting to Him than it would be to a human friend who had promised something and we continued to question him about his will in the matter.

He would finally say to us, "What is the matter with you? Have I not told you repeatedly that I would do it? Can you not take me at my word? Are you going to make me a liar?"

We would not dare do this to an earthly friend.

Then why do it to our heavenly Father who promises that He will do more for His children than any earthly parent?

Mat 7:7-11; Luk 11:9-13; Rom 8:32; Jas 1:5.

10] The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.[not want any good thing] The 2nd time this truth is emphasized.

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Psalms – TJL Compliation11] Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.12] What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?To cultivate a heart that desires what is good, a heart that delights in the Lord (Ps 37:4), is the first step toward the life that overflows with the blessing of the Lord.

Peter quoted Ps 34:12-14 in 1 Peter 3:10-12, and his instructions are wise and workable.

Desire what is good (Ps 34:12).

To be one who “desireth life” means to desire a full life, the abundant life Christ came to give (John 10:10).

This kind of life has little to do with possessions, status, or fame; but it has a lot to do with character, faith, and a desire to honor the Lord.

They seek the Lord and want nothing less than His will for their lives.

Solomon had wealth, knowledge, fame, and power; yet he wrote, “Therefore I hated life ...“ (EccI. 2:17-20).

Eighteen Secrets of a Long Life1.    Freedom from fear (Psa 34:4)2.    Quickening from God (Psa 34:5)3.    Boldness-freedom from shame4.    Freedom from troubles (Psa 34:6)5.    Divine deliverance (Psa 34:7)6.    Partaking of God’s life (Psa 34:8)7.    Absolute trust in God8.    Fear of God (Psa 34:7-9)9.    Freedom from want (Psa 34:9-10)10.    Seeking God first (Psa 34:10, Psa 34:15; Mat 6:33)11.    Godly teaching (Psa 34:11; 2Ti 3:15)12.    Control of tongue (Psa 34:12-13)13.    Godliness-departing from evil (Psa 34:14-16)14.    Consecration to doing good (Psa 34:14)15.    Seeking and pursuing peace16.    Brokenness and humility (Psa 34:18)

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Speak what is true (Ps 34:13).

13] Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.If we can control the tongue, we can control the body (James 3:1- 12);

“whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles” (Prov. 21:23 NKJV).

To speak the truth in love (Eph. 4:15) and to speak nothing evil is not easy in today’s competitive and corrupt society, but it can be done.

Note David’s prayer in Ps 141:3-4.

Three things about speaking evil:1.    Commands against it (Exo 22:28; Eph 4:25-31)2.    Shortens life (Psa 34:13; 1Pe 3:9-10)3.    Brings sure judgment (Psa 12:3-4; Mat 12:36-37; 1Co

6:10)

14] Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.Quoted in 1 Pet 3:10-12:

Pursue what is right (Ps 34:14).

Desire what is good; speak what is true; pursue what is right; and, expect what is best.

This means abandoning sin once and for all, doing good as God gives strength and opportunity, and being a peacemaker and not a troublemaker.

“Pursue” means that we have to work at it, with the help of the Lord.

Christians don’t seek “peace at any price,” for peace depends on purity (James 3:13-1 8; Isa. 32:17),

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Psalms – TJL Compliationbut they do make every effort not to make enemies (Malt 5:9; Rom. 14:19; Heb. 12:14-21).

Sometimes our best efforts seem to be in vain, but at least we obeyed the Lord (Malt 5:21- 26; 18:15-35).

Expect what is best (Ps 34:15-16).

15] The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.[eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous] Psa 33:18-19; Psa

121:3-4; Isa 3:8.We must live by faith, trusting the Lord to guide us, care for us, and help us do the right thing.

We need not fear because His eyes are upon us (Ps 32:8) and His ears are attentive to our prayers.

God’s face is against those who would do evil to us.

This promise is illustrated in Acts 12, when Peter was in prison awaiting execution, the church was praying, and King Herod seemed to be having his way.

God saw Peter’s plight, He heard the prayers of the saints, and He delivered Peter but destroyed Herod.

[his ears are open unto their cry] God has eyes, ears, and a face (Psa 34:15-16)

AnthropomorphismAnthropomorphism is the ascription of human physical parts, attributes, and passions to God, and taking the substantiating statements of Scripture to be literal and not figurative.

In support of such teaching an appropriate question is: If God did not mean all He said about Himself in over 20,000 scriptures, then why did He say such things?

They certainly do not add to a true understanding of Him if the passages do not mean what they say.

Furthermore, why would God, in hundreds of places, refer to Himself as having physical parts, soul passions, and spirit faculties if He does not have them?

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Psalms – TJL CompliationWould it be necessary for Him to tell us He has such in order to reveal that He does not have them?

Would He not be more likely to say in plain language that He does not have eyes, hands, mouth, ears, and other physical members?

It is logical not to question the plain, simple statements of Scripture about God and His body;

It is logical to understand them in the same literal way that we understand like statements about angels, men, and other beings.

We have no Biblical authority to do otherwise. Rom 1:20 alone proves this.

The truth is that God has revealed Himself to be seen by the natural eyes of men repeatedly, and Biblical writers have given a clear record concerning what He is like.

The many personal descriptions of God’s body and thousands of plain declarations regarding His soul passions and spirit attributes should not be denied or interpreted contrary to what is written; they should be believed in all simplicity.

The constant rejection of revealed facts about God certainly will not give us a true understanding of Him.

To acknowledge them as truth will not make God any less glorious, powerful, or great than He really is.

God can be like man in physical form and still be as magnificent as we have always thought Him to be.

He can have a spirit-substance body and still be like man in size and shape; and He can have passions, feelings, desires, intelligence and will-power without being confined to man’s limitation and sinfulness.

Truly He is not only all that men, angels, and other beings are in this respect, but infinitely greater in everything; and man in reality is simply a miniature of God in attributes and powers.

He has appeared to many as a person

to Adam and Eve (Gen 2:7, Gen 2:19-22); Cain (Gen 4:6, Gen 4:9, Gen 4:16); Abraham (Gen 17:1-22; Gen 18:1, Gen 18:22; Gen 19:1); Isaac (Gen 26:2-4, Gen 26:24); Jacob (Gen 28:12-15; Gen 32:24-32; Gen 35:1); Moses (Exo 3:1-4; Exo 24:12-18; Exo 33:9-11); Joshua (Jos 5:13-15); Samuel (1Sa 3:10, 1Sa 3:21);

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Psalms – TJL CompliationElijah (1Ki 19:11-18); David (1Ch 21:16-17; 2Ch 3:1); Isaiah (Isa 6:1-13);

and others. See Forty-four Appearances of God.

Sixty-three Facts about God:

1. He is a person (Job 13:8; Heb 1:3).

2. He has a spirit body (Dan 7:9-14; Dan 10:5-19; Isa 6:1-13; Eze 1:1-28; Rev 4:1-11).

3. Shape (Joh 5:37)4. Form (Php 2:5-7)5. Image and likeness (Gen 1:26;

Gen 9:6; 1Co 11:7; Jas 3:9)

6. Back parts (Exo 33:23)7. Heart (Gen 6:6; Gen 8:21)8. Hands (Psa 102:25-26; Heb

1:10)9. Fingers (Psa 8:3-6; Exo 31:18)10. Right hand (Rev 5:1-7)11. Mouth (Num 12:8; Isa 1:20)12. Lips (Isa 11:4; Isa 30:27)13. Tongue (Isa 30:27)14. Feet (Exo 24:10; Eze 1:27)15. Eyes (Psa 11:4; Psa 18:24;

Psa 33:18)16. Ears (Psa 18:6; Psa 34:15)17. Head (Dan 7:9)18. Hair (Dan 7:9)19. Arms (Psa 44:3; Joh 12:38)20. Loins (Eze 1:26-28; Eze 8:1-

4)21. Voice (Psa 29:1-11; Rev

10:3-4)22. Breath (Gen 2:7)23. Countenance (Psa 11:7)24. Soul (Mat 12:18; Heb 10:38)25. Soul passions, as grief (Gen

6:6)26. Anger (1Ki 11:9)27. Repentance (Gen 6:6)

28. Jealousy (Exo 20:5; Exo 34:14)

29. Hate (Pro 6:16)30. Love (Joh 3:16)31. Pity (Psa 103:13)32. Fellowship (1Jn 1:1-7)33. Pleasure and delight (Psa

147:10)34. Joy (Neh 8:10; Gal 5:22)35. Peace (Gal 5:22)36. Longsuffering (Gal 5:22)37. Gentleness (Gal 5:22)38. Goodness (Gal 5:22)39. Faith (Gal 5:22)40. Meekness (Gal 5:23)41. Self-control (Gal 5:23)42. Spirit (Psa 143:10; Isa 30:1)43. Spirit faculties, as mind (Rom

11:34)44. Intelligence (Gen 1:26; Rom

11:33)45. Will (Rom 8:27; Rom 9:19)46. Power (Eph 1:19; Eph 3:7,

Eph 3:20; Heb 1:3)47. Truth (Psa 91:4)48. Faith (Rom 4:17; Rom 12:3)49. Hope (1Co 13:13)50. Righteousness (Psa 45:4)51. Faithfulness (1Co 10:13)52. Knowledge (Isa 11:2)53. Wisdom (1Ti 1:17)54. Discernment (Heb 4:12)55. Immutability (Heb 6:17)56. He wears clothes (Dan 7:9-

14)57. Eats food (Gen 18:1-8; Exo

24:11)58. Rests (Gen 2:1-4; Heb 4:4)59. Dwells in a city (Joh 14:1-3)

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Dan 7:9-11)61. Walks (Gen 3:8; Gen 18:1-8,

Gen 18:22, Gen 18:33)

62. Rides (Psa 18:10; Psa 68:17; Eze 1:1-28)

63. Manifests other powers and physical presence like other beings

Is it not as easy to believe what the Bible says about God as to believe what it does not say?

If God had said one time that He did not have physical parts, soul passions, and spirit faculties as we know them, then the subject would be closed.

But when He repeatedly uses physical parts and ordinary soul and spirit faculties to reveal Himself, then we should believe what He says about Himself.

If we refuse to do so, we are guilty of unbelief.

16] The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.

Trust the Lord (Ps 34:17-22).

17] The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.Nowhere in this psalm does David suggest that the life of faith and obedience will exempt the child of God from trouble (see Ps 34:4, 6, 17, 19).

He does promise that, if we trust Him and call on Him, the Lord can see us through our troubles and make them a blessing to us and through us to others. (See Ps 28:7; Isa. 41:10; Heb. 13:6.)

18] The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.[broken] Hebrew: shabar (H7665), to burst; break to pieces; crush; be shivered or shattered (Psa 34:18; Psa 51:17; Isa 61:1; cp. Luk 4:18).

If we trust Him and call upon Him, the Lord will see us through our troubles and make them a blessing to us and others.

He is also able to help us with our feelings (Ps 34:18).

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Psalms – TJL CompliationThe assurance is that God is near us when our hearts are broken and our spirits are crushed, whether we feel like it or not.

This is not a promise with conditions attached to it; it is a fact. (See Ps 69:20; 119:151; 147:3; Isa. 50:8; 61:1; Luke 4:18.)

Thirty-five Broken Things in Scripture1. Heart (Psa 34:18)2. Fountains (Gen 7:11)3. Stones (Lev 21:20)4. Commandment (Num

15:31)5. Ships (1Ki 22:48)6. House of God (2Ch 24:7)7. Bodies (2Ch 25:12)8. Altar (2Ch 34:7)9. Walls (Neh 1:3)10. Teeth (Job 4:10)11. Skin (Job 7:5)12. Purposes (Job 17:11)13. Wickedness (Job 24:20)14. Arms (Job 31:22)15. Bows (Psa 18:34)16. Spirit (Psa 51:17; Pro

15:13; Pro 17:22)17. Covenants (Psa 55:20)18. Earth (Psa 60:2)

19. Hedges (Psa 80:12)20. Gates (Psa 107:16)21. Depths (Pro 3:20)22. Shoe latchet (Isa 5:27)23. Cisterns (Jer 2:13)24. Cities (Jer 4:26)25. Images (Jer 50:2)26. Kingdoms (Dan 2:35, Dan

2:42; Dan 11:4)27. Barns (Joe 1:17)28. Meat (Mat 15:37)29. Fetters (Mar 5:4)30. Bread (Act 20:11; 2Co

11:24)31. Sabbath (Joh 5:18)32. Law (Joh 7:23)33. Legs (Joh 19:31)34. Branches (Rom 11:17-19)35. Middle wall of partition

(Eph 2:14)

[contrite] Hebrew: dakka’ (H1793), crushed like powder; bruised (Psa 34:18; Psa 51:17; Isa 57:15; cp. Isa 66:2).

19] Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

[afflictions] Hebrew: ra‛ (H7451), bad; evil; adversity; affliction; calamity; grief; sorrow; wretchedness (Psa 34:19; Psa 107:39; Jer 48:16; Oba 1:13; Zec 1:15).

It is never translated sin, though it may be the fruit of sin through the law of sowing and reaping (Gal 6:7-8).

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Psalms – TJL CompliationOut of 180 times where the word afflict with its various endings is found, it refers to physical disease only 5 or 6 times.

Twelve General Facts about Affliction:1. God regulates it according to the law of sowing and reaping

(Lev 26:1-46; Psa 80:5; Isa 9:1).2. He determines the length (Gen 15:13-14; Num 14:33; Isa

10:25; Jer 29:10).3. Not sent willingly (Lam 3:33).4. Men born in affliction (Job 5:6-7).5. Saints appointed to it (Joh 16:33; Act 14:22; 1Th 3:3; 1Pe

5:9).6. Often severe (Deu 28:1-68; Rev 7:14).7. Light, compared to future glory (Act 20:23-24; Rom 8:18;

2Co 4:17).8. Only temporary (Psa 30:5; Psa 103:9).9. Hardens some (Exodus 4-12; Neh 9:28-29).10. Blesses self (Psa 119:71; Jas 1:12).11. Often misinterpreted

Two Great Mistakes of Job1.  Claiming: "the Lord hath taken away" (Job 1:21)2.  Questioning: "shall we not receive evil?" (Job 2:10)

12. Prayers in (Gen 32:11; 2Ch 33:12-13; Psa 6:1-4; Psa 31:1-17; Psa 38:1-10; Psa 51:1-17; Isa 38:2-19; Act 4:29-30).

Twelve Causes of Affliction:1. Sin (Gen 3:16; Psa 25:18;

Psa 89:32)2. Backsliding (Psa 119:67)3. Misuse of tongue (Pro

26:28)4. Resentment (Gen 16:4-11)5. Pride (Job 33:14-29)6. Impenitence (Pro 1:30-31;

Rev 2:21)7. Born in it (Job 5:6)

8. Mistreatment of others (Gen 27:1-46 with Gen 32:11; Gen 37:1-36 with Gen 42:21)

9. Hardness of heart (Exodus 4-12)

10. Idolatry (Jdg 10:6-10; 2Ki 17:1-41)

11. Forgetting God (1Sa 12:9-10)

12. Hypocrisy (Mat 23:1-39

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Psalms – TJL CompliationTwelve Purposes of Affliction:1. To work good in one (Psa 119:71).2. To hide pride from man (Job 33:14-29).3. To demonstrate God’s faithfulness (Psa 119:75).4. To test sincerity (Mar 4:17; Job 1-2; Jas 5:10-11).5. To refine, purify, and increase fruitfulness (Isa 48:10; Joh

15:2; Heb 12:10-11).6. To increase power and graces (Rom 5:1-8; Jas 1:2-4; Jas

4:7; 1Pe 5:9).7. To bring back to God (Hos 5:15; Job 33:14-29).8. To humble and correct (2Sa 12:14; Psa 89:30-32; Heb

12:5-6).9. To make examples (1Co 10:5, 1Co 10:11).10. To manifest love (Pro 3:11-12; Heb 12:5-10; Rev 3:19).11. To give reward (Rom 8:17; 2Co 4:17; Jas 1:12; 1Pe 1:7;

1Pe 4:14).12. To learn obedience and truth (Psa 119:71; Heb 5:8; Heb

12:5-10).

Twelve Promises in Affliction: God will1. Hear the afflicted (Job 34:28).2. Save them (Psa 18:27).3. Have mercy on them (Isa 49:13).4. Deliver them from fear (Psa 23:4).5. Deliver them out of all their troubles (Psa 34:19; Psa

50:15).6. Uphold them (Psa 37:23-33; Psa 55:22).7. Reward them (Mat 5:10-12).8. Be a refuge for them (Psa 9:9-10).9. Remember their weakness (Psa 103:13).10. Hide them (Psa 27:5).11. Consider them (Psa 31:7).12. Give them sufficient grace (2Co 12:9).

Twelve Ways that People Can Be Afflicted:1. Slavery and oppression (Gen 15:13; Gen 31:50; Exo 1:11-

12; Heb 11:25)2. Hardships of various kinds (Exo 22:22-23; Jas 1:27; note,

Heb 12:6)3. Family troubles (Gen 16:1-11)

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Psalms – TJL Compliation4. Barrenness (1Sa 1:11)5. Cursing (2Sa 16:12)6. Imprisonment (Psa 107:10)7. Tribulation and persecution (Mar 13:19; 2Co 2:4; 2Co

4:17; 2Co 8:2)8. Crucifixion (Isa 53:4-7)9. Fasting to afflict the soul (Lev 16:29-31; Num 29:7; Num

30:13; Isa 58:3)10. Conquests-being defeated in war (Num 24:24; 2Ki 17:20;

Neh 1:3)11. Physical sufferings for sport (Jdg 16:5, Jdg 16:6, Jdg

16:19, Jdg 16:21-31)12. Poverty and hunger (Rth 1:21; 1Ki 22:27; Psa 107:38-

41; Isa 58:7-10)

Twelve Kinds of Affliction:1. People hurting people (Gen 15:13; Gen 31:42)2. Men oppressing widows (Exo 22:22-23)3. Husbands mistreating wives (Gen 29:32; Gen 31:50)4. Masters oppressing slaves (Exo 1:11-12; Exo 3:7, Exo

3:17; Exo 4:31; Deu 26:6-7)5. Conquerors afflicting the conquered (Num 24:24; Jdg

16:5-31; Isa 9:1)6. Self-affliction of the soul by fasting (Lev 16:29-31; Isa

58:5; Jas 4:9)7. Wicked people afflicting neighbors in various ways (Psa

89:22)8. Wicked persecuting the godly (Psa 94:5; Psa 143:12;

Amo 5:12)9. Gentiles oppressing Jews (Isa 51:23; Amo 6:14; Mat 24:9)10. Heavy responsibility (Num 11:11)11. Sufferings of Christ (Isa 53:4)12. Various agents of God causing many kinds of suffering

according to God’s law of sowing and reaping (Job 37:23; 1Ki 11:39; 2Ki 17:20; 2Ch 6:26; Jer 31:28; Nah 1:12)

Twelve Examples of Suffering Affliction:1. God (Isa 63:9)2. Christ (Isa 53:7; Col 1:24).

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Psalms – TJL CompliationThe fact that both God and Christ have suffered affliction

proves that it should not be understood as sickness or disease as is taught by many.

They have never been sick, but they have been afflicted.

Substitute disease with the many passages above and see how senseless the idea is in nearly every passage.

3. Israel (Gen 15:13)4. Hagar (Gen 16:11)5. Jacob (Gen 31:42; Gen 41:52)6. Joseph (Act 7:10)7. Job (Job 10:15; Job 30:16, Job 30:27; Jas 5:10)8. David (Psa 132:1)9. Manasseh (2Ch 33:12)10. The prodigal son (Luk 15:1-32)11. Paul (2Co 1:6; 2Ti 3:11)12. Saints (Col 1:24; Heb 11:37; 1Pe 5:9)

[righteous] Hebrew: tsaddiyq (H6662), just; lawful; righteous.

Twenty-one Evidences of Righteousness:1.    Dead to sin (Rom 6:2-7)2.    Freed from sin (Rom 6:7, Rom 6:18, Rom 6:22)3.    New creature (2Co 5:17-18)4.    Flesh crucified (Gal 5:24)5.    Imitate Christ (Php 2:5; 1Jn 2:6)6.    Servants of Christ (Eph 6:6)7.    Servants of righteousness (Rom 6:19)8.    Holy and without blame (Eph 1:4)9.    Kind and tenderhearted (Eph 4:32)10.    Patient and longsuffering (Col 1:11)11.    Prayerful (1Ti 2:1-4)12.    Forgiving and merciful (Eph 4:32; Psa 37:21)13.    Hate lying (Pro 13:5)14.    Abhor wickedness (Psa 101:3-4)15.    Quit evil (Isa 1:16-17)16.    Sow righteousness (Hos 10:12; Gal 6:8)17.    Seek righteousness (Mat 6:33)18.    Hunger for righteousness (Mat 5:6)19.    Follow righteousness (Heb 12:14)

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Psalms – TJL Compliation20.    Confess Christ (Rom 10:9-10)21.    Add Christian graces (2Pe 1:5-9)

Seventeen Things Righteousness Compared To:1.    The sun (Jdg 5:31; Mat 13:43)2.    The stars (Dan 12:3)3.    Lights (Mat 5:14; Php 2:15)4.    Mount Zion (Psa 125:1-2)5.    Lively stones (1Pe 2:5)6.    Trees (Psa 1:3; Psa 52:8; Psa 92:12; Jer 17:8; Hos

14:6)7.    City on a hill (Mat 5:14)8.    Wheat (Mat 3:12; Mat 13:39)9.    Salt (Mat 5:13)10.    Sheep (Psa 95:7; Mat 10:16; Joh 10:1-42)11.    Soldiers (2Ti 2:3-4)12.    Runners in a race (1Co 9:24)13.    Wrestlers (Eph 6:12; 2Ti 2:5)14.    Members of a body (1Co 12:20, 1Co 12:27)15.    Jewels (Mal 3:17)16.    Gold (Job 23:10)17.    Obedient children (1Pe 1:14)

Twenty General Facts About Righteousness:1.    Have power with God (Gen 18:23-33)2.    Championed by God (Pro 2:7-8)3.    God’s secret with them (Pro 3:32)4.    Memory to be blessed (Pro 10:7)5.    Led by God (Psa 23:3)6.    Clothed in garmets of salvation (Isa 61:10)7.    The Lord’s eyes are upon them (Psa 34:15; 1Pe 2:12)8.    Their prayers are heard (Psa 34:15)9.    Go into life eternal (Mat 25:46)10.    Are delivered out of trouble (Psa 34:17)11.    Helped in temptation (1Co 10:13)12.    Given crown of righteousness (2Ti 4:8)13.    Known by God (Psa 1:6)14.    Blessed by God (Psa 5:12)15.    Tried by God (Psa 11:5)16.    Upheld by God (Psa 37:17)

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Psalms – TJL Compliation17.    Not moved by enemies (Psa 55:22)18.    Tears wiped away (Isa 25:8; Rev 21:4)19.    Shall be rewarded (Psa 58:11)20.    Inherit the land (Psa 37:29)

[LORD delivereth him out of them all]

Ten Things about God in Psa 34:1-22 1.    He sees (Psa 34:15).2.    He hears (Psa 34:15, Psa 34:17).3.    He opposes evil (Psa 34:16).4.    He judges evil.5.    He delivers (Psa 34:17, Psa 34:19).6.    He is near (Psa 34:18).7.    He saves.8.    He keeps (Psa 34:20).9.    He redeems (Psa 34:22).10.    He blesses.

20] He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.The Lord will take care of our physical safety (Ps 34:19-20) until our work is finished.

The word keep means “to exercise great care over,” as when Adam cared for the garden (Gen. 2:15) or Jacob cared for his sheep (Gen. 30:31).

The apostle John quoted Ps 34:20 in John 19:36 and applied it to Jesus, the Lamb of God (Ex. 12:46; Num. 9:12).

This was fulfilled in Joh 19:31-33.

Since this no doubt refers to Christ, the righteous man of Psa 34:19 also refers to Him in particular (Psa 34:19-20).

21] Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.22] The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

“Desolate” = condemned.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationThe Lord is able to keep our enemies in check, and their own evil deeds will destroy them, for sin is its own executioner (Ps 34:21; see 7:14-1 6; 9:16; 10:2; Prov. 5:22; Rom. 12:17-21).

The wicked are condemned, but the righteous face no condemnation because they trust the Lord (Rom. 8:1, 33-34).

God redeemed David, just as He had redeemed Israel from Egypt, and He is able to redeem us from our troubles.

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Psalms – TJL CompliationQUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION OR GROUP DISCUSSION

Psalm 2543. This psalm teaches us to submit ourselves to the Lord in

meekness. How does meekness differ from weakness?

44. What enemies did God help David conquer?

What “enemies” will you conquer with His help?

Psalm 2645. David had to contend with hypocrites. What help do you find in

Psalm 26 for contending with hypocrites?

Psalm 2746. Where was David living when he wrote this psalm?

How would you worship the Lord if you lived in an area that had no churches?

Psalm 2847. What changed David’s sobbing into singing?

Has unjust treatment ever worked for your spiritual good?If so, how?

Psalm 2948. When did you last observe God’s glory in nature?

How does it affect you to know that God is Lord of heaven and earth?

Psalm 3049. David’s pride had brought chastening. What are some

damaging effects of sinful pride?

What do you see as the purpose for God’s chastening in the lives of His errant children?

50. How can a disobedient believer enjoy renewed intimacy with the Lord?

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Psalms – TJL CompliationPsalm 3151. What was happening in Jesus’ life when He quoted verse 5?

Why was that an appropriate time to quote it?

What attitude or attitudes did David show in Psalm 31 that you want to develop in your life?

Psalm 3252. Why is this psalm appropriately called a “penitential psalm”?

What do these words mean: transgression, iniquity, guile, forgive, and impute?

53. How does sinning negatively affect a believer?

54. How can a sinning believer recover the joy of salvation?

Psalm 3355. This psalm is devoted entirely to praise. What role should

praise play in congregational worship?

How can a congregation keep praise from becoming merely a lifeless routine?

Psalm 3456. What threefold witness of what the Lord does for His own do

you find in this psalm?

What has the Lord done for you today that merits your praise?