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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
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Psalms 14:1-7
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
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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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The Lord - My Stronghold
Psalms 9:1-20
the basic thought of the Psalm:  I was needy, God didn't forget me; I am now needy, God won't forget me.
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the basic thought of the Psalm: I was needy, God didn't forget me; I am now needy, God won't forget me.
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Psalms 9:1-20
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For the choir director; on Muth-labben. A Psalm of David.
To the choirmaster: according to Muth-labben. A Psalm of David.
I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart;
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart;
I will tell of all Your wonders.
I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.
I will be glad and exult in You;
I will be glad and exult in you;
I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.
I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
When my enemies turn back,
When my enemies turn back,
They stumble and perish before You.
they stumble and perish before your presence.
temporal
For You have maintained my just cause;
For you have maintained my just cause;
You have sat on the throne judging righteously.
you have sat on the throne, giving righteous judgment.
You have rebuked the nations,
You have rebuked the nations;
You have destroyed the wicked;
you have made the wicked perish;
You have blotted out their name forever and ever.
you have blotted out their name forever and ever.
The enemy has come to an end in perpetual ruins,
The enemy came to an end in everlasting ruins;
And You have uprooted the cities;
their cities you rooted out;
The very memory of them has perished.
the very memory of them has perished.
But the LORD abides forever;
But the LORD sits enthroned forever;
He has established His throne for judgment,
he has established his throne for justice,
And He will judge the world in righteousness;
and he judges the world with righteousness;
He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity.
he judges the peoples with uprightness.
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progression
ideaexplanation
ground
The LORD also will be a stronghold for the oppressed,
The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed,
A stronghold in times of trouble;
a stronghold in times of trouble.
And those who know Your name will put their trust in You,
And those who know your name put their trust in you,
For You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.
for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.
series
Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion;
Sing praises to the LORD, who sits enthroned in Zion!
Declare among the peoples His deeds.
Tell among the peoples his deeds!
For He who requires blood remembers them;
For he who avenges blood is mindful of them;
He does not forget the cry of the afflicted.
he does not forget the cry of the afflicted.
inference
Be gracious to me, O LORD;
Be gracious to me, O LORD!
See my affliction from those who hate me,
See my affliction from those who hate me,
You who lift me up from the gates of death,
O you who lift me up from the gates of death,
That I may tell of all Your praises,
that I may recount all your praises,
That in the gates of the daughter of Zion
that in the gates of the daughter of Zion
I may rejoice in Your salvation.
I may rejoice in your salvation.
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actionpurpose
The nations have sunk
The nations have sunk
down in the pit which they have made;
in the pit that they made;
In the net which they hid,
in the net that they hid,
their own foot has been caught.
their own foot has been caught.
The LORD has made Himself known;
The LORD has made himself known;
He has executed judgment.
he has executed judgment;
In the work of his own hands
the wicked are snared
the wicked is snared. Higgaion Selah.
in the work of their own hands. Higgaion. Selah
The wicked will return to Sheol,
The wicked shall return to Sheol,
Even all the nations who forget God.
all the nations that forget God.
For the needy will not always be forgotten,
For the needy shall not always be forgotten,
Nor the hope of the afflicted perish forever.
and the hope of the poor shall not perish forever.
bilateral
Arise, O LORD,
Arise, O LORD!
do not let man prevail;
Let not man prevail;
Let the nations be judged before You.
let the nations be judged before you!
Put them in fear, O LORD;
Put them in fear, O LORD!
Let the nations know that they are but men. Selah.
Let the nations know that they are but men! Selah
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10000000008801 8801 Arc 2009-06-06 09:17:38 2009-06-09 09:41:06 editing Psalms 9 1 9 20 Psalms 9:1-20 19 OT nasb esv i237774 i237724 For the choir director; on Muth-labben. A Psalm of David. To the choirmaster: according to Muth-labben. A Psalm of David. i237775 i237776 i237777 i237725 I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; i237726 I will tell of all Your wonders. I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. i237727 I will be glad and exult in You; I will be glad and exult in you; i237728 I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. i237778 i237779 i237780 i237729 When my enemies turn back, When my enemies turn back, i237730 They stumble and perish before You. they stumble and perish before your presence. temporal 1 1 i237781 i237731 For You have maintained my just cause; For you have maintained my just cause; i237782 i237783 i237732 You have sat on the throne judging righteously. you have sat on the throne, giving righteous judgment. i237733 You have rebuked the nations, You have rebuked the nations; i237734 You have destroyed the wicked; you have made the wicked perish; i237735 You have blotted out their name forever and ever. you have blotted out their name forever and ever. i237784 i237785 i237736 The enemy has come to an end in perpetual ruins, The enemy came to an end in everlasting ruins; i237737 And You have uprooted the cities; their cities you rooted out; i237738 The very memory of them has perished. the very memory of them has perished. i237786 i237739 But the LORD abides forever; But the LORD sits enthroned forever; i237740 He has established His throne for judgment, he has established his throne for justice, i237741 And He will judge the world in righteousness; and he judges the world with righteousness; i237742 He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity. he judges the peoples with uprightness. negativepositive 2 progression ideaexplanation 1 ground 1 i237787 i237743 The LORD also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, i237744 A stronghold in times of trouble; a stronghold in times of trouble. i237788 i237745 And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, And those who know your name put their trust in you, i237746 For You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you. ground 1 series ground 1 i237789 i237790 i237747 Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; Sing praises to the LORD, who sits enthroned in Zion! i237748 Declare among the peoples His deeds. Tell among the peoples his deeds! series i237791 i237749 For He who requires blood remembers them; For he who avenges blood is mindful of them; i237750 He does not forget the cry of the afflicted. he does not forget the cry of the afflicted. ground 1 inference 2 i237792 i237751 Be gracious to me, O LORD; Be gracious to me, O LORD! i237793 i237752 See my affliction from those who hate me, See my affliction from those who hate me, i237794 i237753 You who lift me up from the gates of death, O you who lift me up from the gates of death, i237795 i237754 That I may tell of all Your praises, that I may recount all your praises, i237796 i237755 That in the gates of the daughter of Zion that in the gates of the daughter of Zion i237756 I may rejoice in Your salvation. I may rejoice in your salvation. locative 1 1 series actionpurpose 2 ideaexplanation 1 i237797 i237798 i237799 i237757 The nations have sunk The nations have sunk i237758 down in the pit which they have made; in the pit that they made; locative 1 i237800 i237759 In the net which they hid, in the net that they hid, i237760 their own foot has been caught. their own foot has been caught. locative 1 1 i237801 i237761 The LORD has made Himself known; The LORD has made himself known; i237762 He has executed judgment. he has executed judgment; series i237802 i237803 i237804 i237763 In the work of his own hands the wicked are snared i237764 the wicked is snared. Higgaion Selah. in the work of their own hands. Higgaion. Selah locative 1 i237805 i237765 The wicked will return to Sheol, The wicked shall return to Sheol, i237766 Even all the nations who forget God. all the nations that forget God. ideaexplanation 1 i237806 i237767 For the needy will not always be forgotten, For the needy shall not always be forgotten, i237768 Nor the hope of the afflicted perish forever. and the hope of the poor shall not perish forever. series ground 1 bilateral 1 i237807 i237769 Arise, O LORD, Arise, O LORD! i237808 i237770 do not let man prevail; Let not man prevail; i237771 Let the nations be judged before You. let the nations be judged before you! i237772 Put them in fear, O LORD; Put them in fear, O LORD! i237773 Let the nations know that they are but men. Selah. Let the nations know that they are but men! Selah actionpurpose 2 1 1 1 nasb 25 esv 25 a 50 discourse
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