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The central idea in the Psalm is 3a -- God sets apart the godly for Himself.
Psalms 4:1-8
Fighting to hope in God - fighting against enemies Three grounds for deliverance -- three bases upon...
Psalms 6:1-10
My life is secure with God as my refuge.
Psalms 11:1-7
Having God as my refuge requires knowledge of God and it leads to a thankful heart.
Psalms 7:1-17
Note two repeating themes: 1) the heavens (vs.
Psalms 8:1-9
  Is 4c-6c an example of 1-4b? Is the sun one of the declarations of God? If so, is 7a ff an in...
Psalms 19:1-14
Note that there is no answer to the significant question.
Psalms 10:1-11
I see 4 statements in this Psalm 1) A plea, a request (to God): God, save! -- God, Help! 2) A promis...
Psalms 12:1-8
David preaches to his soul.
Psalms 13:1-6
B
Psalms 14:1-7
the basic thought of the Psalm:  I was needy, God didn't forget me; I am now needy, God won't forget me.
Psalms 9:1-20
There is an unmentioned leap in this Psalm.
Psalms 15:1-5
Preserve me, is David's initial cry.
Psalms 16:1-11
David argues himself into confidence.
Psalms 17:1-15
David's joy in God is well founded.
Psalms 21:1-13
One unique aspect of this Psalm is there is no description of God -- only of David.
Psalms 26:1-12
David's declarations:  what he holds to:   H e has not despised or abhorred the affliction...
Psalms 22:1-31
A
Psalms 20:1-9
David does what he calls others to do - he ascribes glory to God.
Psalms 29:1-11
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Psalms 23:1-6
Death must have really been close to David -- much more than I realize.
Psalms 30:1-12
The setting of this Psalm is unknown/uncertain, but it could be inferred that David is preaching to ...
Psalms 24:1-10
Fleeing David fights to hold onto God as his refuge.
Psalms 31:1-24
In affliction, David does two things well, he cries, and he calls out to God.
Psalms 25:1-22
Four divisions readily stand out in this Psalm.
Psalms 27:1-14
David's cry is that God would not be deaf -- that he would be able to hear David's call.
Psalms 28:1-9
David's story of rescue becomes the basis for his exhortation for all to know the Lord as their God.
Psalms 34:1-22
The Arc looks confusing, but for me it simplifies what is happening in the Psalm.
Psalms 35:1-28
Loading his argument with proof, David makes a case that it is best to trust God.
Psalms 32:1-11
Like 29, this is another Psalm that is practically all about God.
Psalms 33:1-22
David preaches to those who feel life is not fair because the ungodly flourish while the godly suffer.
Psalms 37:1-40
Another Psalm about David's sin.
Psalms 39:1-13
  Called to obey The "so then" in vs.
Philippians 2:12-18
By contrasting the ungodly with God, David makes the obvious point that the place to live is within the shelter of the hesed of God.
Psalms 36:1-12
The Big idea: If Christ is exalted, my situation is cause for joy.
Philippians 1:12-18
Like Psalm 51, 38 "memorializes" the impact of sin on David's life and how he responds.
Psalms 38:1-22
Walking forward looking backward, David draws on his experience of deliverance to gain hopeful confidence for future deliverance.
Psalms 40:1-17
What's the relationship between vs.
Psalms 41:1-13
Pretty clearly, the passage is about prayer, and the heart of Paul that drives the prayer.
Philippians 1:1-11
Cast away from Jerusalem, David remains faithful to seek God.
Psalms 42:1-11
    Paul processes his sense of God's will for his life.
Philippians 1:18-26
The witness of glorious suffering 28b really stood out as I did this arc.
Philippians 1:27-30
  Paul continues his exhortation regarding the importance of a church family system characteriz...
Philippians 2:1-11
Following the example of those who stand firm.
Philippians 3:17-4:1
The closing thoughts and exhortations I was moved by the warmth in Paul's heart as he shared his aff...
Philippians 4:10-23
If I cannot come to you soon     Seeing my arc of what I mark off as one large section (1:...
Philippians 2:19-30
Seeing the whole I mark off 1:25-2:30 as one large section.
Philippians 1:25-2:30
Stay focused on Christ 3:2-16 is part of a larger section in which Paul gives his concluding exhortation.
Philippians 3:1-16
I don't think my arc is necessarily warranted, but I like it.
Philippians 4:2-9
Trying to get the bigger picture in this passage.
Philippians 3:1-4:15
I
Psalms 43:1-5
The Psalmist argues his case with God that something is really wrong and God should act.
Psalms 44:1-26
God reigns over the nations What a beautiful picture of God as King of the Earth.
Psalms 47:1-9
God's protected people: The truth of God's sovereignty over the nations makes God's people secure.
Psalms 48:1-14
The Courtroom and the Judgment   Vs.
Psalms 50:1-23
A song for 2 kings I'm going to interpret this Psalm as speaking to an earthly king, I'm assuming it speaks to David.
Psalms 45:1-17
Forgiven for His name's sake It seems David's appeal for forgiveness is grounded in what God would do for the glory of His name (13-15).
Psalms 51:1-19
More than a limited, personal promise, Psalm 46 exalts the world-wide reign of God.
Psalms 46:1-11
David's strategy in trouble is to watch for God (vs.
Psalms 59:1-17
Why should I want to be like them? I think vs.
Psalms 49:1-20
What do I do when there are real enemies, and I am afraid? One thing I notice in David that is quite...
Psalms 56:1-13
What a Picture for David's life.
Psalms 52:1-9
  My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! So Jotham became mighty because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.
Psalms 57:1-11
Surely there is a God who judges the earth David's hope is that the unrighteous judges will be judged.
Psalms 58:1-11
The Fool who refuses to acknowledge God I see four descriptions of the foolish: 1) Their corrupt dee...
Psalms 53:1-6
Situation/Response:  though David's enemies are against him and he is calling out to God, still God is His hope and helper.
Psalms 54:1-7
The Devastation of an Unexpected Enemy I get the impression from this Psalm that there are enemies t...
Psalms 55:1-23
  What to cry for in the wilderness 5 petitions Hear me (vs.
Psalms 61:1-8
In a time of victory, David doesn't take God's help for granted.
Psalms 60:1-12
A study in contrasting trust It seems this is surely a "teaching" Psalm.
Psalms 62:1-12
David gives reasons that support his declaration that God is worthy of praise, and that all mankind would perform their vows to God.
Psalms 65:1-13
Beautiful truth fills this Psalm, truth that was foundational for David as he was being tracked thro...
Psalms 63:1-11
Getting outside of ourself David gets God's global purpose.
Psalms 67:1-7
What stands out to me in this Psalm is David's expectation to rejoice while under attack.
Psalms 64:1-10
5 calls to glorify God 1-4 general call to "all the earth" 5-7 for what he has done in Israel's hist...
Psalms 66:1-20
I see 13 requests that Solomon makes for himself.
Psalms 72:1-20
The extension of God's reign As I've studied this Psalm, I increasingly get a sense of the majesty o...
Psalms 68:1-35
I see a pattern: ABAB BA B A -  vs.
Psalms 71:1-24
A theme I am seeing in the surrounding Psalms is how the psalmist bases his hope for rescue on God alone.
Psalms 80:1-19
Though strange, I love this Psalm.
Psalms 69:1-36
What is the link between the title, "for a memorial", and the Psalm? The Psalm seems like a spontane...
Psalms 70:1-5
What motivates God to act -- at least in the mind of this Psalmist -- what does he believe will move...
Psalms 74:1-23
Looking up seems to be the central focus of the Psalm.
Psalms 73:1-28
God exalts, and God debases.
Psalms 75:1-10
Matthew Henry on vs.
Psalms 76:1-12
The situation:  I'm .
Psalms 77:1-20
C
Psalms 78:40-72
Recounting God's works strengthens hope (vs.
Psalms 78:1-39
This Psalm seems to fit into a situation/response relationship.
Psalms 79:1-13
A judgment scene - God judging the nations.
Psalms 82:1-8
So how does this Psalm match with Jesus' command in Mat.
Psalms 83:1-18
"I hear a language I had not known" (vs.
Psalms 81:1-16
Three sections make up this Psalm - remembering, requesting, declaring.
Psalms 85:1-13
One person I read on this Psalm comes up with 6 blessings of worship in the Psalm.
Psalms 84:1-12
Like many Davidic Psalms, 86 follows the patterns of: reliance on the name and character of God, arg...
Psalms 86:1-17
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Psalms 89:46-52
1-2 set the theme of the Psalm: God's faithfulness to his covenant of love.
Psalms 89:1-45
6 straightforward affirmations of God's city, Zion.
Psalms 87:1-7
"Before you" see Ps.
Psalms 88:1-18
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Psalms 5:1-12
Seems to me the central idea of this Psalm is David calls on God to bless him, cover him, and guide ...
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Seems to me the central idea of this Psalm is David calls on God to bless him, cover him, and guide him in righteousness because David belongs to God and because his enemies are so great.
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Psalms 5:1-12
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To the choirmaster: for the flutes. A Psalm of David.
For the choir director; for flute accompaniment. A Psalm of David.
Give ear to my words, O LORD;
Give ear to my words, O LORD,
consider my groaning.
Consider my groaning.
ideaexplanation
Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God,
Heed the sound of my cry for help, my King and my God,
for to you do I pray.
For to You I pray.
ground
O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice;
In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice;
in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you
In the morning I will order my prayer to You
and watch.
and eagerly watch.
series
For you are not a God who delights in wickedness;
For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness;
evil may not dwell with you.
No evil dwells with You.
The boastful shall not stand before your eyes;
The boastful shall not stand before Your eyes;
you hate all evildoers.
You hate all who do iniquity.
You destroy those who speak lies;
You destroy those who speak falsehood;
the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty
The LORD abhors the man of bloodshed
and deceitful man.
and deceit.
But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love,
But as for me, by Your abundant lovingkindness
will enter your house.
I will enter Your house,
I will bow down toward your holy temple in the fear of you.
At Your holy temple I will bow in reverence for You.
bilateral
Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness
O LORD, lead me in Your righteousness
because of my enemies;
because of my foes;
make your way straight before me.
Make Your way straight before me.
For there is no truth in their mouth;
There is nothing reliable in what they say;
their inmost self is destruction;
Their inward part is destruction itself.
their throat is an open grave;
Their throat is an open grave;
they flatter with their tongue.
They flatter with their tongue.
Make them bear their guilt, O God;
Hold them guilty, O God;
let them fall by their own counsels;
By their own devices let them fall!
because of the abundance of their transgressions
In the multitude of their transgressions
cast them out,
thrust them out,
for they have rebelled against you.
For they are rebellious against You.
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
But let all who take refuge in You be glad,
let them ever sing for joy,
Let them ever sing for joy;
and spread your protection over them,
And may You shelter them,
that those who love your name may exult in you.
That those who love Your name may exult in You.
actionpurpose
For you bless the righteous, O LORD;
For it is You who blesses the righteous man, O LORD,
you cover him with favor as with a shield.
You surround him with favor as with a shield.
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discourse
10000000008079 8079 Arc 2009-05-20 07:34:47 2009-06-03 09:33:20 editing Psalms 5 1 5 12 Psalms 5:1-12 19 OT esv nasb i237252 i237216 To the choirmaster: for the flutes. A Psalm of David. For the choir director; for flute accompaniment. A Psalm of David. i237253 i237254 i237255 i237217 Give ear to my words, O LORD; Give ear to my words, O LORD, i237218 consider my groaning. Consider my groaning. ideaexplanation 1 i237219 Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, Heed the sound of my cry for help, my King and my God, ideaexplanation 1 i237220 for to you do I pray. For to You I pray. ground 1 i237256 i237257 i237221 O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice; In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice; i237258 i237222 in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you In the morning I will order my prayer to You i237223 and watch. and eagerly watch. series ideaexplanation 1 i237259 i237224 For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; i237260 i237225 evil may not dwell with you. No evil dwells with You. i237226 The boastful shall not stand before your eyes; The boastful shall not stand before Your eyes; i237227 you hate all evildoers. You hate all who do iniquity. i237228 You destroy those who speak lies; You destroy those who speak falsehood; i237261 i237229 the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty The LORD abhors the man of bloodshed i237230 and deceitful man. and deceit. series ideaexplanation 1 i237262 i237263 i237231 But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love, But as for me, by Your abundant lovingkindness i237232 will enter your house. I will enter Your house, series i237233 I will bow down toward your holy temple in the fear of you. At Your holy temple I will bow in reverence for You. bilateral 1 i237264 i237265 i237234 Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness O LORD, lead me in Your righteousness i237235 because of my enemies; because of my foes; i237236 make your way straight before me. Make Your way straight before me. bilateral 1 i237266 i237237 For there is no truth in their mouth; There is nothing reliable in what they say; i237238 their inmost self is destruction; Their inward part is destruction itself. i237239 their throat is an open grave; Their throat is an open grave; i237240 they flatter with their tongue. They flatter with their tongue. ground 1 i237267 i237268 i237269 i237270 i237241 Make them bear their guilt, O God; Hold them guilty, O God; i237242 let them fall by their own counsels; By their own devices let them fall! series i237271 i237243 because of the abundance of their transgressions In the multitude of their transgressions i237244 cast them out, thrust them out, ground 1 i237245 for they have rebelled against you. For they are rebellious against You. ground 1 i237272 i237273 i237274 i237275 i237246 But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; But let all who take refuge in You be glad, i237247 let them ever sing for joy, Let them ever sing for joy; ideaexplanation 1 i237248 and spread your protection over them, And may You shelter them, series i237249 that those who love your name may exult in you. That those who love Your name may exult in You. actionpurpose 2 i237276 i237250 For you bless the righteous, O LORD; For it is You who blesses the righteous man, O LORD, i237251 you cover him with favor as with a shield. You surround him with favor as with a shield. ideaexplanation 1 ground 1 concessive 2 1 1 1 1 esv 25 nasb 25 a 50 discourse
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