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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
Trying to get the bigger picture in this passage.
Philippians 3:1-4:15
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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
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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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Because He is near
Philippians 4:2-9
I don't think my arc is necessarily warranted, but I like it.
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I don't think my arc is necessarily warranted, but I like it. I like the idea that the realization, the sheer fact of the nearness of Jesus becomes the ground for the 6 exhortations found in this passage (3 before, 3 after). It's almost poetic. The reason I'm not sure it is accurate is because I think this section, 4:2-9, is part of a greater section (3:1-4:23). Though in this greater section, there are 5 exhortations before the statement (the Lord is near) and 4-5 after, still, it seems too much of a stretch to think that Paul wrote this in a way that would make the nearness of God the central ground for the entire passage. Though, again, I think that is a beautiful thought. It ties together the exhortations around the reality of the nearness of Jesus in all we do.
10000000011198 11198 Notes 2009-08-14 08:37:33 2009-08-15 10:54:54 I don't think my arc is necessarily warranted, but I like it. I like the idea that the realization, the sheer fact of the nearness of Jesus becomes the ground for the 6 exhortations found in this passage (3 before, 3 after). It's almost poetic. The reason I'm not sure it is accurate is because I think this section, 4:2-9, is part of a greater section (3:1-4:23). Though in this greater section, there are 5 exhortations before the statement (the Lord is near) and 4-5 after, still, it seems too much of a stretch to think that Paul wrote this in a way that would make the nearness of God the central ground for the entire passage. Though, again, I think that is a beautiful thought. It ties together the exhortations around the reality of the nearness of Jesus in all we do. notes
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Εὐοδίαν παρακαλῶ
I urge Euodia
καὶ Συντύχην παρακαλῶ
and I urge Syntyche
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τὸ αὐτὸ φρονεῖν ἐν κυρίῳ.
to live in harmony in the Lord.
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ναὶ ἐρωτῶ καὶ σέ, γνήσιε σύνζυγε, συνλαμβάνου αὐταῖς,
Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women
αἵτινες ἐν τῷ εὐαγγελίῳ
who have shared my struggle
συνήθλησάν μοι
in the cause of the gospel,
ground
μετὰ καὶ Κλήμεντος
together with Clement also
καὶ τῶν λοιπῶν συνεργῶν μου,
and the rest of my fellow workers,
ὧν τὰ ὀνόματα ἐν βίβλῳ ζωῆς.
whose names are in the book of life.
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Χαίρετε ἐν κυρίῳ πάντοτε·
Rejoice in the Lord always;
πάλιν ἐρῶ, χαίρετε.
again I will say, rejoice!
τὸ ἐπιεικὲς ὑμῶν γνωσθήτω πᾶσιν ἀνθρώποις.
Let your gentle spirit be known to all men.
ὁ κύριος ἐγγύς.
The Lord is near.
μηδὲν μεριμνᾶτε,
Be anxious for nothing,
ἀλλ’ ἐν παντὶ
but in everything
τῇ προσευχῇ καὶ τῇ δεήσει
by prayer and supplication
μετὰ εὐχαριστίας
with thanksgiving
τὰ αἰτήματα ὑμῶν γνωριζέσθω πρὸς τὸν θεόν.
let your requests be made known to God.
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καὶ ἡ εἰρήνη τοῦ θεοῦ ἡ
And the peace of God,
ὑπερέχουσα πάντα νοῦν
which surpasses all comprehension,
φρουρήσει τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν
will guard your hearts
καὶ τὰ νοήματα ὑμῶν
and your minds
ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ.
in Christ Jesus.
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Τὸ λοιπόν, ἀδελφοί, ὅσα ἐστὶν ἀληθῆ,
Finally, brethren, whatever is true,
ὅσα σεμνά,
whatever is honorable,
ὅσα δίκαια,
whatever is right,
ὅσα ἁγνά,
whatever is pure,
ὅσα προσφιλῆ,
whatever is lovely,
ὅσα εὔφημα,
whatever is of good repute,
εἴ τις ἀρετὴ
if there is any excellence
καὶ εἴ τις ἔπαινος,
and if anything worthy of praise,
ταῦτα λογίζεσθε·
dwell on these things.
ἃ καὶ ἐμάθετε
The things you have learned
καὶ παρελάβετε
and received
καὶ ἠκούσατε
and heard
καὶ εἴδετε ἐν ἐμοί,
and seen in me,
ταῦτα πράσσετε·
practice these things,
καὶ ὁ θεὸς τῆς εἰρήνης ἔσται μεθ’ ὑμῶν.
and the God of peace will be with you.
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10000000011198 11198 Arc 2009-08-14 08:37:33 2009-08-15 10:54:54 editing Philippians 4 2 4 9 Philippians 4:2-9 50 NT tisch nasb i240227 i240228 i240229 i240230 i240231 i240189 Εὐοδίαν παρακαλῶ I urge Euodia i240190 καὶ Συντύχην παρακαλῶ and I urge Syntyche series i240191 τὸ αὐτὸ φρονεῖν ἐν κυρίῳ. to live in harmony in the Lord. actionpurpose 2 i240232 i240192 ναὶ ἐρωτῶ καὶ σέ, γνήσιε σύνζυγε, συνλαμβάνου αὐταῖς, Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women i240233 i240234 i240193 αἵτινες ἐν τῷ εὐαγγελίῳ who have shared my struggle i240194 συνήθλησάν μοι in the cause of the gospel, ground 1 i240235 i240195 μετὰ καὶ Κλήμεντος together with Clement also i240236 i240196 καὶ τῶν λοιπῶν συνεργῶν μου, and the rest of my fellow workers, i240197 ὧν τὰ ὀνόματα ἐν βίβλῳ ζωῆς. whose names are in the book of life. ideaexplanation 1 series series ideaexplanation 1 series i240237 i240198 Χαίρετε ἐν κυρίῳ πάντοτε· Rejoice in the Lord always; i240199 πάλιν ἐρῶ, χαίρετε. again I will say, rejoice! series i240200 τὸ ἐπιεικὲς ὑμῶν γνωσθήτω πᾶσιν ἀνθρώποις. Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. i240201 ὁ κύριος ἐγγύς. The Lord is near. i240238 i240239 i240240 i240202 μηδὲν μεριμνᾶτε, Be anxious for nothing, i240241 i240203 ἀλλ’ ἐν παντὶ but in everything i240242 i240243 i240204 τῇ προσευχῇ καὶ τῇ δεήσει by prayer and supplication i240205 μετὰ εὐχαριστίας with thanksgiving series i240206 τὰ αἰτήματα ὑμῶν γνωριζέσθω πρὸς τὸν θεόν. let your requests be made known to God. actionmanner 1 1 temporal 1 1 negativepositive 2 i240244 i240245 i240246 i240207 καὶ ἡ εἰρήνη τοῦ θεοῦ ἡ And the peace of God, i240208 ὑπερέχουσα πάντα νοῦν which surpasses all comprehension, ideaexplanation 1 i240209 φρουρήσει τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν will guard your hearts i240210 καὶ τὰ νοήματα ὑμῶν and your minds series i240211 ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ. in Christ Jesus. ground 1 actionresult 2 i240247 i240248 i240212 Τὸ λοιπόν, ἀδελφοί, ὅσα ἐστὶν ἀληθῆ, Finally, brethren, whatever is true, i240213 ὅσα σεμνά, whatever is honorable, i240214 ὅσα δίκαια, whatever is right, i240215 ὅσα ἁγνά, whatever is pure, i240216 ὅσα προσφιλῆ, whatever is lovely, i240217 ὅσα εὔφημα, whatever is of good repute, i240218 εἴ τις ἀρετὴ if there is any excellence i240219 καὶ εἴ τις ἔπαινος, and if anything worthy of praise, i240220 ταῦτα λογίζεσθε· dwell on these things. ideaexplanation 1 1 i240249 i240250 i240251 i240221 ἃ καὶ ἐμάθετε The things you have learned i240222 καὶ παρελάβετε and received i240223 καὶ ἠκούσατε and heard i240224 καὶ εἴδετε ἐν ἐμοί, and seen in me, i240225 ταῦτα πράσσετε· practice these things, ideaexplanation 1 1 i240226 καὶ ὁ θεὸς τῆς εἰρήνης ἔσται μεθ’ ὑμῶν. and the God of peace will be with you. actionresult 2 bilateral 1 1 1 1 tisch 25 nasb 25 a 50 discourse
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