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The central idea in the Psalm is 3a -- God sets apart the godly for Himself.
Psalms 4:1-8
Seems to me the central idea of this Psalm is David calls on God to bless him, cover him, and guide ...
Psalms 5:1-12
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
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
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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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A humble cry for help
Psalms 60:1-12
In a time of victory, David doesn't take God's help for granted.
Published June 1st, 2012
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In a time of victory, David doesn't take God's help for granted. In this instructional Psalm, he gives recognition to Israel's long history of unfaithfulness. I see four movements in this song: 1. History (Israel's times of great defeat) (vs. 1-3) 2. Hope (God's ways with his people) (vs. 4) 3. Request (Given the history, and the promise, David calls out for God's saving hand. (vs. 5) 4. Promise (what God has said he would do) (vs. 6-8) 5. Plea (knowing through history that God's help is not guaranteed, David calls out, cries out for God's help.) (vs. 9-11)
10000000012215 12215 Notes 2009-09-15 08:17:37 2009-09-15 09:03:15 In a time of victory, David doesn't take God's help for granted. In this instructional Psalm, he gives recognition to Israel's long history of unfaithfulness. I see four movements in this song: 1. History (Israel's times of great defeat) (vs. 1-3) 2. Hope (God's ways with his people) (vs. 4) 3. Request (Given the history, and the promise, David calls out for God's saving hand. (vs. 5) 4. Promise (what God has said he would do) (vs. 6-8) 5. Plea (knowing through history that God's help is not guaranteed, David calls out, cries out for God's help.) (vs. 9-11) notes
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Psalms 60:1-12
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For the choir director; according to Shushan Eduth. A Mikhtam of David, to teach; when he struggled with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and Joab returned, and smote twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt. O God, You have rejected us.
O God, you have rejected us,
You have broken us;
broken our defenses;
You have been angry;
you have been angry;
O, restore us.
oh, restore us.
situationresponse
You have made the land quake,
You have made the land to quake;
You have split it open;
you have torn it open;
Heal its breaches,
repair its breaches,
for it totters.
for it totters.
ground
You have made Your people experience hardship;
You have made your people see hard things;
You have given us wine to drink
you have given us wine to drink
that makes us stagger.
that made us stagger.
actionresult
You have given a banner to those who fear You,
You have set up a banner for those who fear you,
That it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.
that they may flee to it from the bow. Selah
actionpurpose
That Your beloved may be delivered,
That your beloved ones may be delivered,
Save with Your right hand,
give salvation by your right hand
and answer us!
and answer us!
God has spoken in His holiness:
God has spoken in his holiness:
"I will exult,
"With exultation
I will portion out Shechem
I will divide up Shechem
and measure out the valley of Succoth.
and portion out the Vale of Succoth.
actionmanner
"Gilead is Mine,
Gilead is mine;
and Manasseh is Mine;
Manasseh is mine;
Ephraim also is the helmet of My head;
Ephraim is my helmet;
Judah is My scepter.
Judah is my scepter.
"Moab is My washbowl;
Moab is my washbasin;
Over Edom I shall throw My shoe;
upon Edom I cast my shoe;
Shout loud, O Philistia, because of Me!"
over Philistia I shout in triumph."
progression
ideaexplanation
Who will bring me into the besieged city?
Who will bring me to the fortified city?
Who will lead me to Edom?
Who will lead me to Edom?
Have not You Yourself, O God, rejected us?
Have you not rejected us, O God?
And will You not go forth with our armies, O God?
You do not go forth, O God, with our armies.
O give us help against the adversary,
Oh, grant us help against the foe,
For deliverance by man is in vain.
for vain is the salvation of man!
Through God we shall do valiantly,
(But) With God we shall do valiantly;
And it is He who will tread down our adversaries.
it is he who will tread down our foes.
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10000000012215 12215 Arc 2009-09-15 08:17:37 2009-09-15 09:03:15 editing Psalms 60 1 60 12 Psalms 60:1-12 19 OT nasb esv i241530 i241531 i241532 i241533 i241495 For the choir director; according to Shushan Eduth. A Mikhtam of David, to teach; when he struggled with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and Joab returned, and smote twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt. O God, You have rejected us. O God, you have rejected us, i241496 You have broken us; broken our defenses; i241497 You have been angry; you have been angry; i241498 O, restore us. oh, restore us. situationresponse 2 i241534 i241535 i241499 You have made the land quake, You have made the land to quake; i241500 You have split it open; you have torn it open; i241536 i241501 Heal its breaches, repair its breaches, i241502 for it totters. for it totters. ground 1 situationresponse 2 i241503 You have made Your people experience hardship; You have made your people see hard things; i241537 i241504 You have given us wine to drink you have given us wine to drink i241505 that makes us stagger. that made us stagger. actionresult 2 i241538 i241506 You have given a banner to those who fear You, You have set up a banner for those who fear you, i241507 That it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah. that they may flee to it from the bow. Selah actionpurpose 2 i241539 i241508 That Your beloved may be delivered, That your beloved ones may be delivered, i241540 i241509 Save with Your right hand, give salvation by your right hand i241510 and answer us! and answer us! actionpurpose 2 1 i241541 i241511 God has spoken in His holiness: God has spoken in his holiness: i241542 i241543 i241544 i241512 "I will exult, "With exultation i241545 i241513 I will portion out Shechem I will divide up Shechem i241514 and measure out the valley of Succoth. and portion out the Vale of Succoth. actionmanner 1 1 i241515 "Gilead is Mine, Gilead is mine; i241516 and Manasseh is Mine; Manasseh is mine; i241517 Ephraim also is the helmet of My head; Ephraim is my helmet; i241518 Judah is My scepter. Judah is my scepter. i241546 i241519 "Moab is My washbowl; Moab is my washbasin; i241520 Over Edom I shall throw My shoe; upon Edom I cast my shoe; i241521 Shout loud, O Philistia, because of Me!" over Philistia I shout in triumph." progression ideaexplanation 1 i241547 i241548 i241549 i241522 Who will bring me into the besieged city? Who will bring me to the fortified city? i241523 Who will lead me to Edom? Who will lead me to Edom? i241524 Have not You Yourself, O God, rejected us? Have you not rejected us, O God? i241525 And will You not go forth with our armies, O God? You do not go forth, O God, with our armies. ground 1 i241550 i241526 O give us help against the adversary, Oh, grant us help against the foe, i241551 i241527 For deliverance by man is in vain. for vain is the salvation of man! i241552 i241528 Through God we shall do valiantly, (But) With God we shall do valiantly; i241529 And it is He who will tread down our adversaries. it is he who will tread down our foes. series ground 1 situationresponse 2 1 1 1 nasb 25 esv 25 a 50 discourse
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