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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
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
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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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From Testimony to Invitation
Psalms 34:1-22
David's story of rescue becomes the basis for his exhortation for all to know the Lord as their God.
Published June 1st, 2012
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David's story of rescue becomes the basis for his exhortation for all to know the Lord as their God. I see three sections in the Psalm. vs. 1-7 is David's shout of worship for deliverance. In vs. 8-10, David calls people to make Jehovah their God - to fear Him. In vs. 11-22, David explains what it means to fear the Lord and what are the benefits of fearing God - of having Him as their Lord.
10000000010406 10406 Notes 2009-07-20 09:20:15 2009-07-20 09:55:00 David's story of rescue becomes the basis for his exhortation for all to know the Lord as their God. I see three sections in the Psalm. vs. 1-7 is David's shout of worship for deliverance. In vs. 8-10, David calls people to make Jehovah their God - to fear Him. In vs. 11-22, David explains what it means to fear the Lord and what are the benefits of fearing God - of having Him as their Lord. notes
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Psalms 34:1-22
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A Psalm of David when he feigned madness before Abimelech, who drove him away and he departed. I will bless the LORD at all times;
I will bless the LORD at all times;
His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
series
My soul will make its boast in the LORD;
My soul makes its boast in the LORD;
The humble will hear it and rejoice.
let the humble hear and be glad.
O magnify the LORD with me,
Oh, magnify the LORD with me,
And let us exalt His name together.
and let us exalt his name together!
I sought the LORD,
I sought the LORD,
and He answered me,
and he answered me
And delivered me from all my fears.
and delivered me from all my fears.
actionresult
They looked to Him and were radiant,
Those who look to him are radiant,
And their faces will never be ashamed.
and their faces shall never be ashamed.
This poor man cried,
This poor man cried,
and the LORD heard him And saved him out of all his troubles.
and the LORD heard him and saved him out of all his troubles.
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.
ground
O taste and see that the LORD is good;
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!
How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
O fear the LORD, you His saints;
Oh (therefore!), fear the LORD, you his saints,
For to those who fear Him there is no want.
for those who fear him have no lack!
The young lions do lack and suffer hunger;
The young lions suffer want and hunger;
But they who seek the LORD shall not be in want of any good thing.
but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.
concessive
ideaexplanation
inference
Come, you children,
Come, O children,
listen to me;
listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
actionpurpose
Who is the man who desires life And loves length of days
What man is there who desires life and loves many days,
that he may see good?
that he may see good?
Keep your tongue from evil And your lips from speaking deceit.
Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.
Depart from evil
Turn away from evil
and do good;
and do good;
negativepositive
Seek peace
seek peace
and pursue it.
and pursue it.
conditional
The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous
The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous
And His ears are open to their cry.
and his ears toward their cry.
The face of the LORD is against evildoers, To cut off the memory of them from the earth.
The face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth.
The righteous cry,
When the righteous cry for help,
and the LORD hears And delivers them out of all their troubles.
the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.
temporal
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit.
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous,
Many are the afflictions of the righteous,
But the LORD delivers him out of them all.
but the LORD delivers him out of them all.
situationresponse
He keeps all his bones,
He keeps all his bones;
Not one of them is broken.
not one of them is broken.
Evil shall slay the wicked,
Affliction will slay the wicked,
And those who hate the righteous will be condemned.
and those who hate the righteous will be condemned.
The LORD redeems the soul of His servants,
The LORD redeems the life of his servants;
And none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.
none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.
discourse
10000000010406 10406 Arc 2009-07-20 09:20:15 2009-07-20 09:55:00 editing Psalms 34 1 34 22 Psalms 34:1-22 19 OT nasb esv i238843 i238844 i238845 i238846 i238799 A Psalm of David when he feigned madness before Abimelech, who drove him away and he departed. I will bless the LORD at all times; I will bless the LORD at all times; i238800 His praise shall continually be in my mouth. his praise shall continually be in my mouth. series i238847 i238801 My soul will make its boast in the LORD; My soul makes its boast in the LORD; i238802 The humble will hear it and rejoice. let the humble hear and be glad. series i238848 i238803 O magnify the LORD with me, Oh, magnify the LORD with me, i238804 And let us exalt His name together. and let us exalt his name together! series i238849 i238850 i238805 I sought the LORD, I sought the LORD, i238851 i238806 and He answered me, and he answered me i238807 And delivered me from all my fears. and delivered me from all my fears. series actionresult 2 i238852 i238808 They looked to Him and were radiant, Those who look to him are radiant, i238809 And their faces will never be ashamed. and their faces shall never be ashamed. series i238853 i238810 This poor man cried, This poor man cried, i238811 and the LORD heard him And saved him out of all his troubles. and the LORD heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. actionresult 2 i238812 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them. The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. series ground 1 i238854 i238855 i238813 O taste and see that the LORD is good; Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! i238814 How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! series i238856 i238857 i238815 O fear the LORD, you His saints; Oh (therefore!), fear the LORD, you his saints, i238816 For to those who fear Him there is no want. for those who fear him have no lack! ground 1 i238858 i238817 The young lions do lack and suffer hunger; The young lions suffer want and hunger; i238818 But they who seek the LORD shall not be in want of any good thing. but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. concessive 2 1 ideaexplanation 1 inference 2 i238859 i238860 i238861 i238819 Come, you children, Come, O children, i238820 listen to me; listen to me; i238821 I will teach you the fear of the LORD. I will teach you the fear of the LORD. actionpurpose 2 i238862 i238863 i238864 i238822 Who is the man who desires life And loves length of days What man is there who desires life and loves many days, i238823 that he may see good? that he may see good? actionpurpose 2 i238865 i238824 Keep your tongue from evil And your lips from speaking deceit. Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. i238866 i238825 Depart from evil Turn away from evil i238826 and do good; and do good; negativepositive 2 i238867 i238827 Seek peace seek peace i238828 and pursue it. and pursue it. conditional 2 i238868 i238869 i238829 The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous i238830 And His ears are open to their cry. and his ears toward their cry. series i238831 The face of the LORD is against evildoers, To cut off the memory of them from the earth. The face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth. concessive 2 1 i238870 i238871 i238872 i238832 The righteous cry, When the righteous cry for help, i238833 and the LORD hears And delivers them out of all their troubles. the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. temporal 1 1 i238834 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. i238873 i238835 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, Many are the afflictions of the righteous, i238836 But the LORD delivers him out of them all. but the LORD delivers him out of them all. situationresponse 2 i238874 i238837 He keeps all his bones, He keeps all his bones; i238838 Not one of them is broken. not one of them is broken. i238875 i238839 Evil shall slay the wicked, Affliction will slay the wicked, i238840 And those who hate the righteous will be condemned. and those who hate the righteous will be condemned. concessive 2 1 i238876 i238841 The LORD redeems the soul of His servants, The LORD redeems the life of his servants; i238842 And none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned. none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned. series ideaexplanation 1 1 1 1 nasb 25 esv 25 a 50 discourse
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