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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
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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Self-glorifying men are Beasts
Psalms 49:1-20
Why should I want to be like them? I think vs.
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Why should I want to be like them? I think vs. 20 summarizes the truth of the Psalm. Men without understanding are beasts. Even if they amass earthly glory, it will be nothing and will do nothing for them.
10000000011770 11770 Notes 2009-08-31 09:24:23 2009-09-01 07:45:33 Why should I want to be like them? I think vs. 20 summarizes the truth of the Psalm. Men without understanding are beasts. Even if they amass earthly glory, it will be nothing and will do nothing for them. notes
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Psalms
Psalms 49:1-20
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For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Hear this, all peoples;
Hear this, all peoples!
Give ear, all inhabitants of the world,
Give ear, all inhabitants of the world,
series
Both low and high,
both low and high,
Rich and poor together.
rich and poor together!
ideaexplanation
My mouth will speak wisdom,
My mouth shall speak wisdom;
And the meditation of my heart will be understanding.
the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.
I will incline my ear to a proverb;
I will incline my ear to a proverb;
I will express my riddle on the harp.
I will solve my riddle to the music of the lyre.
ground
Why should I fear in days of adversity,
Why should I fear in times of trouble,
When the iniquity of my foes surrounds me,
when the iniquity of those who cheat me surrounds me,
Even those who trust in their wealth
those who trust in their wealth
And boast in the abundance of their riches?
and boast of the abundance of their riches?
temporal
No man can by any means redeem his brother
Truly no man can ransom another,
Or give to God a ransom for him--
or give to God the price of his life,
For the redemption of his soul is costly,
for the ransom of their life is costly
And he should cease trying forever--
and can never suffice,
That he should live on eternally,
that he should live on forever
That he should not undergo decay.
and never see the pit.
actionpurpose
For he sees that even wise men die;
For he sees that even the wise die;
The stupid and the senseless alike perish
the fool and the stupid alike must perish
And leave their wealth to others.
and leave their wealth to others.
actionresult
Their inner thought is that their houses are forever
Their graves are their homes forever,
And their dwelling places to all generations;
their dwelling places to all generations,
They have called their lands after their own names.
though they called lands by their own names.
concessive
questionanswer
But man in his pomp will not endure;
Man in his pomp will not remain;
He is like the beasts that perish.
he is like the beasts that perish.
This is the way of those who are foolish,
This is the path of those who have foolish confidence;
And of those after them who approve their words. Selah.
yet after them people approve of their boasts. Selah
As sheep they are appointed for Sheol;
Like sheep they are appointed for Sheol;
Death shall be their shepherd;
death shall be their shepherd,
And the upright shall rule over them in the morning,
and the upright shall rule over them in the morning.
progression
And their form shall be for Sheol to consume
Their form shall be consumed in Sheol,
So that they have no habitation.
with no place to dwell.
But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol,
But God will ransom my soul from the power of Sheol,
For He will receive me. Selah.
for he will receive me. Selah
negativepositive
Do not be afraid
(Therefore) Be not afraid
when a man becomes rich,
when a man becomes rich,
When the glory of his house is increased;
when the glory of his house increases.
For when he dies he will carry nothing away;
For when he dies he will carry nothing away;
His glory will not descend after him.
his glory will not go down after him.
Though while he lives he congratulates himself--
For though, while he lives, he counts himself blessed
And though men praise you when you do well for yourself--
-- and though you get praise when you do well for yourself--
He shall go to the generation of his fathers;
his soul will go to the generation of his fathers,
They will never see the light.
who will never again see light.
inference
Man in his pomp, yet without understanding, Is like the beasts that perish.
Man in his pomp yet without understanding is like the beasts that perish.
discourse
10000000011770 11770 Arc 2009-08-31 09:24:23 2009-09-01 07:45:33 editing Psalms 49 1 49 20 Psalms 49:1-20 19 OT nasb esv i241015 i241016 i241017 i241018 i240970 For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Hear this, all peoples; Hear this, all peoples! i240971 Give ear, all inhabitants of the world, Give ear, all inhabitants of the world, series i241019 i240972 Both low and high, both low and high, i240973 Rich and poor together. rich and poor together! ideaexplanation 1 i241020 i240974 My mouth will speak wisdom, My mouth shall speak wisdom; i240975 And the meditation of my heart will be understanding. the meditation of my heart shall be understanding. i240976 I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will incline my ear to a proverb; i240977 I will express my riddle on the harp. I will solve my riddle to the music of the lyre. ground 1 i241021 i241022 i241023 i241024 i240978 Why should I fear in days of adversity, Why should I fear in times of trouble, i241025 i240979 When the iniquity of my foes surrounds me, when the iniquity of those who cheat me surrounds me, i241026 i240980 Even those who trust in their wealth those who trust in their wealth i240981 And boast in the abundance of their riches? and boast of the abundance of their riches? ideaexplanation 1 temporal 1 i241027 i241028 i240982 No man can by any means redeem his brother Truly no man can ransom another, i240983 Or give to God a ransom for him-- or give to God the price of his life, series i241029 i241030 i240984 For the redemption of his soul is costly, for the ransom of their life is costly i241031 i240985 And he should cease trying forever-- and can never suffice, i241032 i240986 That he should live on eternally, that he should live on forever i240987 That he should not undergo decay. and never see the pit. series actionpurpose 2 series i241033 i241034 i240988 For he sees that even wise men die; For he sees that even the wise die; i240989 The stupid and the senseless alike perish the fool and the stupid alike must perish i240990 And leave their wealth to others. and leave their wealth to others. actionresult 2 i241035 i241036 i240991 Their inner thought is that their houses are forever Their graves are their homes forever, i240992 And their dwelling places to all generations; their dwelling places to all generations, series i240993 They have called their lands after their own names. though they called lands by their own names. concessive 2 1 ground 1 questionanswer 2 i241037 i241038 i240994 But man in his pomp will not endure; Man in his pomp will not remain; i240995 He is like the beasts that perish. he is like the beasts that perish. series i241039 i241040 i240996 This is the way of those who are foolish, This is the path of those who have foolish confidence; i240997 And of those after them who approve their words. Selah. yet after them people approve of their boasts. Selah concessive 2 1 i241041 i240998 As sheep they are appointed for Sheol; Like sheep they are appointed for Sheol; i240999 Death shall be their shepherd; death shall be their shepherd, i241000 And the upright shall rule over them in the morning, and the upright shall rule over them in the morning. progression i241042 i241043 i241001 And their form shall be for Sheol to consume Their form shall be consumed in Sheol, i241002 So that they have no habitation. with no place to dwell. i241044 i241003 But God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol, But God will ransom my soul from the power of Sheol, i241004 For He will receive me. Selah. for he will receive me. Selah ground 1 negativepositive 2 ideaexplanation 1 i241045 i241046 i241005 Do not be afraid (Therefore) Be not afraid i241047 i241006 when a man becomes rich, when a man becomes rich, i241007 When the glory of his house is increased; when the glory of his house increases. series temporal 1 i241048 i241049 i241008 For when he dies he will carry nothing away; For when he dies he will carry nothing away; i241009 His glory will not descend after him. his glory will not go down after him. series i241050 i241051 i241010 Though while he lives he congratulates himself-- For though, while he lives, he counts himself blessed i241011 And though men praise you when you do well for yourself-- -- and though you get praise when you do well for yourself-- i241052 i241012 He shall go to the generation of his fathers; his soul will go to the generation of his fathers, i241013 They will never see the light. who will never again see light. concessive 2 ground 1 inference 2 i241014 Man in his pomp, yet without understanding, Is like the beasts that perish. Man in his pomp yet without understanding is like the beasts that perish. 1 1 1 nasb 25 esv 25 a 50 discourse
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