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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
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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Rejoicing Under Attack
Psalms 64:1-10
What stands out to me in this Psalm is David's expectation to rejoice while under attack.
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What stands out to me in this Psalm is David's expectation to rejoice while under attack. He speaks of a confidence so secure that the righteous can rejoice in God even in great trouble. He can take refuge in God, what God will do, and he can exult (glory). The structure of the Psalm seems simple, a description of the situation, God's response, and an inference/call to rejoice.
10000000012566 12566 Notes 2009-09-23 09:27:09 2009-09-24 09:22:54 What stands out to me in this Psalm is David's expectation to rejoice while under attack. He speaks of a confidence so secure that the righteous can rejoice in God even in great trouble. He can take refuge in God, what God will do, and he can exult (glory). The structure of the Psalm seems simple, a description of the situation, God's response, and an inference/call to rejoice. notes
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For the choir director. A Psalm of David. Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint;
Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint;
Preserve my life from dread of the enemy.
preserve my life from dread of the enemy.
Hide me from the secret counsel of evildoers,
Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked,
From the tumult of those who do iniquity,
from the throng of evildoers,
Who have sharpened their tongue like a sword.
(because they) who whet their tongues like swords,
They aimed bitter speech as their arrow,
who aim bitter words like arrows,
To shoot from concealment at the blameless;
shooting from ambush at the blameless,
Suddenly they shoot at him,
shooting at him suddenly
series
actionpurpose
and do not fear.
and without fear.
actionmanner
They hold fast to themselves an evil purpose;
They hold fast to their evil purpose;
They talk of laying snares secretly;
they talk of laying snares secretly,
They say, "Who can see them?"
thinking, "Who can see them?" (them= the righteous)
ground
They devise injustices,
They search out injustice,
saying, "We are ready with a well-conceived plot";
saying, "We have accomplished a diligent search."
For the inward thought and the heart of a man are deep.
For the inward mind and heart of a man are deep!
But God will shoot at them with an arrow;
But God shoots his arrow at them;
Suddenly they will be wounded.
they are wounded suddenly.
actionresult
So they will make him stumble;
They are brought to ruin,
Their own tongue is against them;
with their own tongues turned against them;
All who see them will shake the head.
all who see them will wag their heads.
Then all men will fear,
Then all mankind fears;
And they will declare the work of God,
they tell what God has brought about
And will consider what He has done.
and ponder what he has done.
situationresponse
The righteous man will be glad in the LORD
Let the righteous one rejoice in the LORD
and will take refuge in Him;
and take refuge in him!
And all the upright in heart will glory.
Let all the upright in heart exult!
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10000000012566 12566 Arc 2009-09-23 09:27:09 2009-09-24 09:22:54 editing Psalms 64 1 64 10 Psalms 64:1-10 19 OT nasb esv i241797 i241798 i241799 i241800 i241771 For the choir director. A Psalm of David. Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; i241772 Preserve my life from dread of the enemy. preserve my life from dread of the enemy. i241773 Hide me from the secret counsel of evildoers, Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, i241774 From the tumult of those who do iniquity, from the throng of evildoers, i241801 i241775 Who have sharpened their tongue like a sword. (because they) who whet their tongues like swords, i241802 i241803 i241776 They aimed bitter speech as their arrow, who aim bitter words like arrows, i241804 i241777 To shoot from concealment at the blameless; shooting from ambush at the blameless, i241778 Suddenly they shoot at him, shooting at him suddenly series actionpurpose 2 i241779 and do not fear. and without fear. actionmanner 1 i241780 They hold fast to themselves an evil purpose; They hold fast to their evil purpose; i241805 i241781 They talk of laying snares secretly; they talk of laying snares secretly, i241782 They say, "Who can see them?" thinking, "Who can see them?" (them= the righteous) ground 1 i241806 i241807 i241783 They devise injustices, They search out injustice, i241784 saying, "We are ready with a well-conceived plot"; saying, "We have accomplished a diligent search." actionmanner 1 i241785 For the inward thought and the heart of a man are deep. For the inward mind and heart of a man are deep! ground 1 ground 1 i241808 i241809 i241810 i241786 But God will shoot at them with an arrow; But God shoots his arrow at them; i241787 Suddenly they will be wounded. they are wounded suddenly. actionresult 2 i241811 i241788 So they will make him stumble; They are brought to ruin, i241789 Their own tongue is against them; with their own tongues turned against them; ground 1 i241790 All who see them will shake the head. all who see them will wag their heads. series i241812 i241791 Then all men will fear, Then all mankind fears; i241792 And they will declare the work of God, they tell what God has brought about i241793 And will consider what He has done. and ponder what he has done. actionresult 2 situationresponse 2 i241813 i241794 The righteous man will be glad in the LORD Let the righteous one rejoice in the LORD i241795 and will take refuge in Him; and take refuge in him! i241796 And all the upright in heart will glory. Let all the upright in heart exult! inference 2 1 1 1 nasb 25 esv 25 a 50 discourse
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