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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
7
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
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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Psalms 77:1-20
The situation:  I'm .
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The situation: I'm ... crying seeking stretching out my hand fasting moaning fainting in my spirit not sleeping unable to speak My attempts to cope: I ... consider remember meditate ponder It seems he is beginning to posture his heart in a way to hear God. But what he experiences is mostly doubt. The questions I face ... Will God reject us forever? Will God never be favorable again? Has his covenant love ended? Are his promises outdated? Has He forgotten to be gracious? Is He angry and lost his compassion? But as he continues to remember (vs. 6a, 11), ponder (vs. 6c, 12b), and meditate (vs. 6b, 12b) he focuses on what has been true for all the years of the power of God. He remembers God's ... power deeds wonders works mighty deeds As he does, he remembers ... that God's ways are holy there is no god great like our God God works wonders God has made his might to be known among his people. Then he reminds his soul of the exodus -- he defines his current story within the context of God's bigger story.
10000000015074 15074 Notes 2009-11-08 06:48:42 2009-11-10 08:06:45 The situation: I'm ... crying seeking stretching out my hand fasting moaning fainting in my spirit not sleeping unable to speak My attempts to cope: I ... consider remember meditate ponder It seems he is beginning to posture his heart in a way to hear God. But what he experiences is mostly doubt. The questions I face ... Will God reject us forever? Will God never be favorable again? Has his covenant love ended? Are his promises outdated? Has He forgotten to be gracious? Is He angry and lost his compassion? But as he continues to remember (vs. 6a, 11), ponder (vs. 6c, 12b), and meditate (vs. 6b, 12b) he focuses on what has been true for all the years of the power of God. He remembers God's ... power deeds wonders works mighty deeds As he does, he remembers ... that God's ways are holy there is no god great like our God God works wonders God has made his might to be known among his people. Then he reminds his soul of the exodus -- he defines his current story within the context of God's bigger story. notes
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Psalms
Psalms 77:1-20
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esv
For the choir director; according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. My voice rises to God,
I cry aloud to God,
and I will cry aloud;
aloud to God,
actionmanner
My voice rises to God, and He will hear me.
and he will hear me.
actionresult
In the day of my trouble
In the day of my trouble
I sought the Lord;
I seek the Lord;
temporal
In the night
in the night
my hand was stretched out
my hand is stretched out
without weariness;
without wearying;
My soul refused to be comforted.
my soul refuses to be comforted. (I'm fasting??)
When I remember God,
When I remember God,
then I am disturbed;
I moan;
When I sigh,
when I meditate,
then my spirit grows faint. Selah.
my spirit faints. Selah
You have held my eyelids open;
You hold my eyelids open; (I'm not sleeping)
I am so troubled
I am so troubled
that I cannot speak.
that I cannot speak.
I have considered the days of old, The years of long ago.
I consider the days of old, the years long ago.
I will remember my song in the night;
I said, " Let me remember my song in the night;
I will meditate with my heart,
let me meditate in my heart."
And my spirit ponders:
Then my spirit made a diligent search :
Will the Lord reject forever?
"Will the Lord spurn forever,
And will He never be favorable again?
and never again be favorable?
Has His lovingkindness ceased forever?
Has his steadfast love forever ceased?
Has His promise come to an end forever?
Are his promises at an end for all time?
Has God forgotten to be gracious,
Has God forgotten to be gracious?
Or has He in anger withdrawn His compassion? Selah.
Has he in anger shut up his compassion?" Selah
ideaexplanation
Then I said, "It is my grief,
Then I said, "I will appeal to this,
That the right hand of the Most High has changed."
to the years of the right hand ( the power ?) of the Most High."
I shall remember the deeds of the LORD;
I will remember the deeds of the LORD;
Surely I will remember Your wonders of old.
yes, I will remember your wonders of old.
I will meditate on all Your work
I will ponder all your work ,
And muse on Your deeds.
and meditate on your mighty deeds .
Your way, O God, is holy;
Your way, O God, is holy.
What god is great like our God?
What god is great like our God?
You are the God who works wonders;
You are the God who works wonders;
You have made known Your strength among the peoples.
you have made known your might among the peoples.
You have by Your power
You with your arm
redeemed Your people,
redeemed your people,
The sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
the children of Jacob and Joseph. Selah
The waters saw You, O God; The waters saw You,
When the waters saw you, O God, when the waters saw you,
they were in anguish;
they were afraid;
The deeps also trembled.
indeed, the deep trembled.
The clouds poured out water;
The clouds poured out water;
The skies gave forth a sound;
the skies gave forth thunder;
Your arrows flashed here and there.
your arrows flashed on every side.
The sound of Your thunder was in the whirlwind;
The crash of your thunder was in the whirlwind;
The lightnings lit up the world;
your lightnings lighted up the world;
The earth trembled and shook.
the earth trembled and shook.
Your way was in the sea
Your way was through the sea,
And Your paths in the mighty waters,
your path through the great waters;
And Your footprints may not be known.
yet your footprints were unseen.
concessive
You led Your people
You led your people
like a flock
like a flock
comparison
By the hand of Moses and Aaron.
by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
discourse
10000000015074 15074 Arc 2009-11-08 06:48:42 2009-11-10 08:06:45 editing Psalms 77 1 77 20 Psalms 77:1-20 19 OT nasb esv i242882 i242883 i242884 i242885 i242828 For the choir director; according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. My voice rises to God, I cry aloud to God, i242829 and I will cry aloud; aloud to God, actionmanner 1 i242830 My voice rises to God, and He will hear me. and he will hear me. actionresult 2 i242886 i242831 In the day of my trouble In the day of my trouble i242832 I sought the Lord; I seek the Lord; temporal 1 1 i242887 i242888 i242833 In the night in the night i242834 my hand was stretched out my hand is stretched out temporal 1 1 i242835 without weariness; without wearying; actionmanner 1 i242836 My soul refused to be comforted. my soul refuses to be comforted. (I'm fasting??) i242889 i242837 When I remember God, When I remember God, i242838 then I am disturbed; I moan; temporal 1 1 i242890 i242839 When I sigh, when I meditate, i242840 then my spirit grows faint. Selah. my spirit faints. Selah temporal 1 1 i242841 You have held my eyelids open; You hold my eyelids open; (I'm not sleeping) i242891 i242842 I am so troubled I am so troubled i242843 that I cannot speak. that I cannot speak. i242892 i242844 I have considered the days of old, The years of long ago. I consider the days of old, the years long ago. i242845 I will remember my song in the night; I said, " Let me remember my song in the night; i242846 I will meditate with my heart, let me meditate in my heart." i242893 i242847 And my spirit ponders: Then my spirit made a diligent search : i242894 i242848 Will the Lord reject forever? "Will the Lord spurn forever, i242849 And will He never be favorable again? and never again be favorable? i242850 Has His lovingkindness ceased forever? Has his steadfast love forever ceased? i242851 Has His promise come to an end forever? Are his promises at an end for all time? i242852 Has God forgotten to be gracious, Has God forgotten to be gracious? i242853 Or has He in anger withdrawn His compassion? Selah. Has he in anger shut up his compassion?" Selah ideaexplanation 1 i242895 i242896 i242854 Then I said, "It is my grief, Then I said, "I will appeal to this, i242855 That the right hand of the Most High has changed." to the years of the right hand ( the power ?) of the Most High." ideaexplanation 1 i242856 I shall remember the deeds of the LORD; I will remember the deeds of the LORD; i242857 Surely I will remember Your wonders of old. yes, I will remember your wonders of old. i242858 I will meditate on all Your work I will ponder all your work , i242859 And muse on Your deeds. and meditate on your mighty deeds . i242897 i242860 Your way, O God, is holy; Your way, O God, is holy. i242861 What god is great like our God? What god is great like our God? i242862 You are the God who works wonders; You are the God who works wonders; i242863 You have made known Your strength among the peoples. you have made known your might among the peoples. i242898 i242864 You have by Your power You with your arm i242899 i242865 redeemed Your people, redeemed your people, i242866 The sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah. the children of Jacob and Joseph. Selah ideaexplanation 1 actionmanner 1 1 i242900 i242901 i242902 i242867 The waters saw You, O God; The waters saw You, When the waters saw you, O God, when the waters saw you, i242868 they were in anguish; they were afraid; temporal 1 1 i242869 The deeps also trembled. indeed, the deep trembled. i242903 i242870 The clouds poured out water; The clouds poured out water; i242871 The skies gave forth a sound; the skies gave forth thunder; i242872 Your arrows flashed here and there. your arrows flashed on every side. i242873 The sound of Your thunder was in the whirlwind; The crash of your thunder was in the whirlwind; i242874 The lightnings lit up the world; your lightnings lighted up the world; i242875 The earth trembled and shook. the earth trembled and shook. i242904 i242905 i242876 Your way was in the sea Your way was through the sea, i242877 And Your paths in the mighty waters, your path through the great waters; i242878 And Your footprints may not be known. yet your footprints were unseen. concessive 2 i242906 i242907 i242879 You led Your people You led your people i242880 like a flock like a flock comparison 1 i242881 By the hand of Moses and Aaron. by the hand of Moses and Aaron. actionmanner 1 1 1 1 nasb 25 esv 25 a 50 discourse
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