November 20, 2024November 20, 2024
Don’t Repeat History
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Psalm 78:1-3
I. Prospect of the Future (1-8)
II. Past Foolishness (9-64)
III. Present Following (65-72)
I read the outline in Pastor Dan Lydick’s Book, Outlines of the Book
of Psalms
I read the same outline in Bro. Warren Wiersbe’s “BE Series”
I read that same outline in Charles Spurgeon’s Treasury of David.
I have no idea who copied who.
I. Prospect of the Future (Ps 78:1-8)
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A. Record given (3, 5)
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1. It is recorded clearly!
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2. It was accurately recorded! (5)
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B. Responsibility to teach the children (4)
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1. Don’t hide truth!
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2. We strive to teach
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Matt. 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have
commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the
world. Amen.
December 4, 2024 December 04, 2024
Plea for Intervention
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Psalm 79:1-4
Introduction
There are a lot of similarities between Psalm 74, and Psalm 79. They are
both Psalms of Asaph. Both talk about the problems and persecution that
happens to Israel. In some regards they are parallel Psalms.
The Psalm has a lot of reasoning with God in it. They are well reasoned,
thought out statements. They are not just emotional statements, made in
the heat of the moment.
January 8, 2025 January 08, 2025
Seeking God’s Blessing
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Psalm 80:1-3
Introduction
We have a Psalm, where the Psalmist is clearly seeking the Lord’s
Blessing in his life! We should desire the Lord’s Blessing in our life!
Without the Lord’s Blessing, you are wandering blindfolded in a barren
desert land. Without the Lord’s blessing, you are standing on Satan’s
street corner, begging for a handout. What I’m trying to say, is without
God’s blessing, you are in dire need in your life, and no one is going
to meet that need!
February 5, 2023 February 5, 2023
7th Seal & 7 Trumpets
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Revelation 8:1-6
Introduction
Book of Sevens – 7 letters to the churches Rev 1-3
Remember we started looking at the 7 seals in Revelation chapter 6.
The 1^st^ Seal (6:1) was that of a White horse (represented a
conquering, unified, one world government) 2^nd^ Seal (6:3) – Red Horse
– Nation will turn on nation in a great struggle for power. No man
wants to be ruled, but all men want to rule. 3^rd^ Seal (6:5) – Black
horse – that of famine which will come as a natural result of war.
4^th^ Seal (6:7) – Pale horse – Death & Hell, ¼ part of the earth
(Population) 8million, 2million die! 5^th^ Seal (6:9) – Vision of the
martyrs under the altar, crying for Justice. 6^th^ Seal (6:12)
earthquake, darkening of moon, and sun. -
January 22, 2025 January 22, 2025
Could have, Should have
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Psalm 81:14-16 – God is speaking in these verses.
Introduction
We find at the end of this Psalm, God is expressing his sorrow, over
what “Should have been”! Have you ever expressed regret, remorse,
frustration for something that should have been? It is most commonly
expressed, when some action is done, and later regretted. Sometimes it
is our own action, or someone else’s action that is regretted. We find
God, sorrowful and giving us a glimpse of what “should have been”.
January 29, 2025 January 29, 2025
The God of gods
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Psalm 82:1-8
Introduction
We have a Psalm of rebuke, or admonition. Not all Psalms or songs are
that of praise to God, but can as we have before us, be a psalm/song of
rebuke, or admonition.
I. The Authority of God (1, 8)
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A. His Prominence
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- Demonstrated in two ways:
1. “standing” -
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2. “he judgeth” – He has the final say! They ultimately must stand before Him!
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B. The People “among the gods”
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1. Clarification of context (v6)
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- The word “gods” is not used to indicate a deity, but rather
signifying the authority given to man. Verse 6-7 make that very
clear.
Rom. 13:1 ¶ Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there
is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
February 5, 2025 February 05, 2025
Spiritual Battle
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Psalm 83:1-5
Introduction
We have a Psalm, that I firmly believe is applicable to every day, and
every age, because it addresses the Spiritual battle that is raging. It
references past places, people, and battles, but the underlying theme of
this Psalm is undoubtedly the Spiritual battle that is raging around
these circumstances! It is more than just a battle for land. It is more
than just a battle for a short term power of a land. There is a
spiritual battle that is raging.
February 19, 2025 February 19, 2025
What do you Want?
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Psalm 84:1-4, alt 1-12
Introduction
There is a noted difference in this Psalm for that we have been
studying. Immediately it stands out this is not a Psalm of Asaph. The
Psalms of Asaph certainly have a different feel to them than this one
does.
Here the Psalmist over and over expresses his desire for God. I’ve
titled the message, “What do you want?” because in the way this Psalm
has been written, we see clearly his desire for God!
February 26, 2025 February 26, 2025
A Psalm of Revival
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Psalm 85:1-3
Introduction
We have a very simple Psalm before us. In all of it’s simplicity, there
is great truth, and blessing found in it, which makes it a golden Psalm
to be treasured.
I. Acknowledgment of God’s Goodness! (1-3)
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A. Physical blessing -
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1. “thou hast been favourable unto thy land” (1)
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God has blessed the land
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The land is God’s not ours
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2. “thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob” (1)
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Returning to the homeland!
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B. Spiritual blessings
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1. “thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people” (2)
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2. “thou hast covered all their sin.” (2)
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3. “thou hast taken away all thy wrath” (3)
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4. “thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger” (3) – No anger!
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II. Asking for Revival (4-7)
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A. Process (4) “turn us”
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1. They were physically returned to the land…
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2. Now they must spiritually return to God!
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2Chr. 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.
April 2, 2025 April 02, 2025
Recognizing God
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Psalm 86:1-5
Introduction
There are a few things that really stand out in this Psalm. The first
thing that stands out to me, is the frequent mention of LORD, Lord, and
God.
LORD is used for Jehovah God, always refers to the Eternal,
self-existing God.
Very formal reference to THE ALMIGHTY, ETERNAL God
Lord is used for Adonay, master,
God is used for Elohim, which often refers to God, in this chapter, it
is the same word as used in 8, but all the other references in this
chapter clearly refer to God.