June 07, 2023
The Three Fold Prayer #
Psalm 35:1-10
Introduction
A three fold prayer, is not uncommon in Scripture. After all, didn’t Jesus pray in the garden three times? It was Paul who prayed to be delivered of his thorn in the flesh three times. We read in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9
2Cor. 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
This Psalm notably divides itself into three portions. Each of those portions can be outlined identically. Let me give you each portion with it’s breakdown, however, I will address the outline as one in this message.
The first Prayer is verses 1-10,
The second Prayer is verses 11-18
The third Prayer is verses 19-28
Each of these contain 1. Plea for Consideration, 2. The Prayer for Condemnation 3. Promise of Celebration!
I. The Plea for Consideration #
A. Stand with me - Prayer 1 (1-3) #
1. Plead, stand for my cause, speak on my behalf (1) #
- “Vain is the help of man, but ever effectual is the interposition of heaven.” - Spurgeon
2. Stand between – Stand (2) #
- A buckler is a small shield… both of these are defensive. Asking the LORD to be his protector.
3. Draw the spear! (3) Go offensive if necessary #
B. Save me - Prayer 2 (17) #
1. They are aggressive like a lion! Consider their heartless attack! #
2. His plea is that of Salvation! #
C. Speak on my behalf - Prayer 3 (19, 22-25) #
1. Wrongful celebration (19) #
2. Stay close (22-25) – and speak! #
II. The Prayer for Condemnation #
A. Confound them - Prayer 1 (4-8) #
1. Their is wickedness in this world, that needs prayed out! #
Matt. 18:6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
B. Condemn their hypocritical spirit - Prayer 2 (11-16) #
1. They lie against righteousness (11-12) #
2. David didn’t rejoice in their affliction (13-14) #
3. Mockers (15-16) – ridicule, cruelty #
C. Condemn their actions - Prayer 3 (20-21, 26) #
1. Judge their deceitful practices! (20-21) #
2. Let them be ashamed, not successful! (26) #
III. Promise of Celebration #
A. Correct Rejoicing - Prayer 1 (9-10) #
1. Rejoicing in the LORD (9) #
Phil. 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.