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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
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
"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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Praying for Enemies
Psalms 83:1-18
So how does this Psalm match with Jesus' command in Mat.
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So how does this Psalm match with Jesus' command in Mat. 5 Mat. 5:43"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor[c] and hate your enemy.' 44But I tell you: Love your enemies[d] and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. When Jesus said to pray for our enemies, he didn't have Ps. 83 in mind, did he? And if not, why not?
10000000015841 15841 Notes 2009-11-27 07:17:47 2009-11-29 06:00:09 So how does this Psalm match with Jesus' command in Mat. 5 Mat. 5:43"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor[c] and hate your enemy.' 44But I tell you: Love your enemies[d] and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. When Jesus said to pray for our enemies, he didn't have Ps. 83 in mind, did he? And if not, why not? notes
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A Song, a Psalm of Asaph. O God, do not remain quiet;
O God, do not keep silence;
Do not be silent
do not hold your peace
and, O God, do not be still.
or be still, O God!
For behold, Your enemies make an uproar,
For behold, your enemies make an uproar;
And those who hate You have exalted themselves.
those who hate you have raised their heads.
They make shrewd plans against Your people,
They lay crafty plans against your people;
And conspire together against Your treasured ones.
they consult together against your treasured ones .
They have said, "Come, and let us wipe them out as a nation,
They say, "Come, let us wipe them out as a nation;
That the name of Israel be remembered no more."
let the name of Israel be remembered no more!"
For they have conspired together with one mind;
For they conspire with one accord;
Against You they make a covenant:
against you they make a covenant--
The tents of Edom
the tents of Edom
and the Ishmaelites,
and the Ishmaelites,
Moab
and the Hagrites;
and the Hagrites,
Gebal
and Ammon
and Ammon
and Amalek,
and Amalek,
Philistia
with the inhabitants of Tyre;
with the inhabitants of Tyre;
Assyria also has joined with them;
Asshur also has joined them;
They have become a help to the children of Lot. Selah.
they are the strong arm of the children of Lot. Selah
ideaexplanation
series
ground
Deal with them
Do to them
as with Midian,
as you did to Midian,
As with Sisera and Jabin
as to Sisera and Jabin
comparison
at the torrent of Kishon,
at the river Kishon,
locative
Who were destroyed at En-dor,
who were destroyed at En-dor,
Who became as dung for the ground.
who became dung for the ground.
Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb
Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb,
And all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna,
all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna,
Who said, "Let us possess for ourselves The pastures of God."
who said, "Let us take possession for ourselves of the pastures of God."
O my God, make them like the whirling dust,
O my God, make them like whirling dust,
Like chaff before the wind.
like chaff before the wind.
Like fire that burns the forest
As fire consumes the forest,
And like a flame that sets the mountains on fire,
as the flame sets the mountains ablaze,
So pursue them with Your tempest
so may you pursue them with your tempest
And terrify them with Your storm.
and terrify them with your hurricane!
Fill their faces with dishonor,
Fill their faces with shame,
That they may seek Your name, O LORD.
that they may seek your name, O LORD.
Let them be ashamed and dismayed forever,
Let them be put to shame and dismayed forever;
And let them be humiliated and perish,
let them perish in disgrace,
That they may know that You alone,
that they may know that you alone,
whose name is the LORD,
whose name is the LORD,
Are the Most High over all the earth.
are the Most High over all the earth.
inference
discourse
10000000015841 15841 Arc 2009-11-27 07:17:47 2009-11-29 06:00:09 editing Psalms 83 1 83 18 Psalms 83:1-18 19 OT nasb esv i243346 i243347 i243348 i243302 A Song, a Psalm of Asaph. O God, do not remain quiet; O God, do not keep silence; i243303 Do not be silent do not hold your peace i243304 and, O God, do not be still. or be still, O God! i243349 i243350 i243305 For behold, Your enemies make an uproar, For behold, your enemies make an uproar; i243306 And those who hate You have exalted themselves. those who hate you have raised their heads. i243307 They make shrewd plans against Your people, They lay crafty plans against your people; i243308 And conspire together against Your treasured ones. they consult together against your treasured ones . i243309 They have said, "Come, and let us wipe them out as a nation, They say, "Come, let us wipe them out as a nation; i243310 That the name of Israel be remembered no more." let the name of Israel be remembered no more!" i243351 i243311 For they have conspired together with one mind; For they conspire with one accord; i243352 i243312 Against You they make a covenant: against you they make a covenant-- i243353 i243313 The tents of Edom the tents of Edom i243314 and the Ishmaelites, and the Ishmaelites, i243315 Moab Moab i243316 and the Hagrites; and the Hagrites, i243317 Gebal Gebal i243318 and Ammon and Ammon i243319 and Amalek, and Amalek, i243320 Philistia Philistia i243321 with the inhabitants of Tyre; with the inhabitants of Tyre; i243322 Assyria also has joined with them; Asshur also has joined them; i243323 They have become a help to the children of Lot. Selah. they are the strong arm of the children of Lot. Selah ideaexplanation 1 series ground 1 series i243354 i243355 i243356 i243357 i243324 Deal with them Do to them i243358 i243325 as with Midian, as you did to Midian, i243326 As with Sisera and Jabin as to Sisera and Jabin comparison 1 i243327 at the torrent of Kishon, at the river Kishon, locative 1 i243359 i243328 Who were destroyed at En-dor, who were destroyed at En-dor, i243329 Who became as dung for the ground. who became dung for the ground. series ideaexplanation 1 i243360 i243361 i243330 Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, i243331 And all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna, all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna, i243332 Who said, "Let us possess for ourselves The pastures of God." who said, "Let us take possession for ourselves of the pastures of God." ideaexplanation 1 i243362 i243333 O my God, make them like the whirling dust, O my God, make them like whirling dust, i243334 Like chaff before the wind. like chaff before the wind. series i243363 i243364 i243335 Like fire that burns the forest As fire consumes the forest, i243336 And like a flame that sets the mountains on fire, as the flame sets the mountains ablaze, series i243365 i243337 So pursue them with Your tempest so may you pursue them with your tempest i243338 And terrify them with Your storm. and terrify them with your hurricane! series comparison 1 1 i243366 i243339 Fill their faces with dishonor, Fill their faces with shame, i243340 That they may seek Your name, O LORD. that they may seek your name, O LORD. series i243367 i243368 i243341 Let them be ashamed and dismayed forever, Let them be put to shame and dismayed forever; i243342 And let them be humiliated and perish, let them perish in disgrace, series i243369 i243343 That they may know that You alone, that they may know that you alone, i243370 i243344 whose name is the LORD, whose name is the LORD, i243345 Are the Most High over all the earth. are the Most High over all the earth. ideaexplanation 1 inference 2 1 1 1 nasb 25 esv 25 a 50 discourse
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