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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
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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Our God and the World
Psalms 46:1-11
More than a limited, personal promise, Psalm 46 exalts the world-wide reign of God.
Published June 1st, 2012
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More than a limited, personal promise, Psalm 46 exalts the world-wide reign of God. What a statement of security! God is over the whole world to care for His purposes in us. Surely, vs. 2 is right: we should not fear. This Psalm encourages me to pray missionally - for all the earth.
10000000011646 11646 Notes 2009-08-26 09:28:20 2009-08-27 08:27:26 More than a limited, personal promise, Psalm 46 exalts the world-wide reign of God. What a statement of security! God is over the whole world to care for His purposes in us. Surely, vs. 2 is right: we should not fear. This Psalm encourages me to pray missionally - for all the earth. notes
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Psalms
Psalms 46:1-11
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For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah, set to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge
God is our refuge
and strength,
and strength,
A very present help
a very present help
in trouble.
in trouble.
temporal
Therefore we will not fear,
Therefore we will not fear
though the earth should change
though the earth gives way,
And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea;
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
Though its waters roar and foam,
though its waters roar and foam,
Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Selah.
though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah
concessive
inference
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
The holy dwelling places of the Most High.
the holy habitation of the Most High.
ideaexplanation
God is in the midst of her,
God is in the midst of her;
she will not be moved;
she shall not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
God will help her when morning dawns.
series
The nations made an uproar,
The nations rage,
the kingdoms tottered;
the kingdoms totter;
He raised His voice,
he utters his voice,
the earth melted.
the earth melts.
actionresult
The LORD of hosts is with us;
The LORD of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah.
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Come, behold the works of the LORD,
Come, behold the works of the LORD,
Who has wrought desolations in the earth.
how he has brought desolations on the earth.
He makes wars to cease
He makes wars cease
to the end of the earth;
to the end of the earth;
locative
He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
He burns the chariots with fire.
he burns the chariots with fire.
"Cease striving
"Be still,
and know that I am God;
and know that I am God.
I will be exalted
I will be exalted
among the nations,
among the nations,
I will be exalted
I will be exalted
in the earth."
in the earth!"
ground
The LORD of hosts is with us;
The LORD of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah.
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
discourse
10000000011646 11646 Arc 2009-08-26 09:28:20 2009-08-27 08:27:26 editing Psalms 46 1 46 11 Psalms 46:1-11 19 OT nasb esv i240850 i240851 i240852 i240816 For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah, set to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge God is our refuge i240817 and strength, and strength, i240853 i240818 A very present help a very present help i240819 in trouble. in trouble. temporal 1 i240854 i240820 Therefore we will not fear, Therefore we will not fear i240855 i240821 though the earth should change though the earth gives way, i240822 And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, i240823 Though its waters roar and foam, though its waters roar and foam, i240824 Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Selah. though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah concessive 2 1 inference 2 i240856 i240857 i240858 i240825 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, i240826 The holy dwelling places of the Most High. the holy habitation of the Most High. ideaexplanation 1 i240859 i240827 God is in the midst of her, God is in the midst of her; i240828 she will not be moved; she shall not be moved; inference 2 i240829 God will help her when morning dawns. God will help her when morning dawns. series i240860 i240861 i240830 The nations made an uproar, The nations rage, i240831 the kingdoms tottered; the kingdoms totter; i240862 i240832 He raised His voice, he utters his voice, i240833 the earth melted. the earth melts. actionresult 2 temporal 1 1 i240863 i240834 The LORD of hosts is with us; The LORD of hosts is with us; i240835 The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah. the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah series i240864 i240865 i240836 Come, behold the works of the LORD, Come, behold the works of the LORD, i240837 Who has wrought desolations in the earth. how he has brought desolations on the earth. ideaexplanation 1 i240866 i240867 i240838 He makes wars to cease He makes wars cease i240839 to the end of the earth; to the end of the earth; locative 1 i240840 He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; i240841 He burns the chariots with fire. he burns the chariots with fire. series ideaexplanation 1 i240868 i240842 "Cease striving "Be still, i240869 i240843 and know that I am God; and know that I am God. i240870 i240871 i240844 I will be exalted I will be exalted i240845 among the nations, among the nations, locative 1 i240872 i240846 I will be exalted I will be exalted i240847 in the earth." in the earth!" locative 1 ideaexplanation 1 ground 1 i240873 i240848 The LORD of hosts is with us; The LORD of hosts is with us; i240849 The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah. the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah ideaexplanation 1 1 1 1 nasb 25 esv 25 a 50 discourse
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