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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
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
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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To Glorify God
Psalms 66:1-20
5 calls to glorify God 1-4 general call to "all the earth" 5-7 for what he has done in Israel's hist...
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Psalms
Psalms 66:1-20
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For the choir director. A Song. A Psalm. Shout joyfully to God, all the earth;
Shout for joy to God, all the earth;
Sing the glory of His name;
sing the glory of his name;
Make His praise glorious.
give to him glorious praise!
Say to God, "How awesome are Your works!
Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds!
Because of the greatness of Your power
So great is your power
Your enemies will give feigned (imitation/pretend so as to deceive) obedience to You.
that your enemies come cringing to you.
"All the earth will worship You,
All the earth worships you
And will sing praises to You;
and sings praises to you;
They will sing praises to Your name." Selah.
they sing praises to your name." Selah
Come and see the works of God,
Come and see what God has done:
Who is awesome in His deeds toward the sons of men.
he is awesome in his deeds toward the children of man.
He turned the sea into dry land;
He turned the sea into dry land;
They passed through the river on foot;
they passed through the river on foot.
There let us rejoice in Him!
There did we rejoice in him,
He rules by His might
who rules by his might
forever;
forever,
temporal
His eyes keep watch on the nations;
whose eyes keep watch on the nations--
Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.
let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah
inference
ideaexplanation
Bless our God, O peoples,
Bless our God, O peoples;
And sound His praise abroad,
let the sound of his praise be heard,
Who keeps us in life
who has kept our soul among the living
And does not allow our feet to slip.
and has not let our feet slip.
For You have tried us, O God;
For you, O God, have tested us;
You have refined us as silver is refined.
you have tried us as silver is tried.
series
You brought us into the net;
You brought us into the net;
You laid an oppressive burden upon our loins.
you laid a crushing burden on our backs;
You made men ride over our heads;
you let men ride over our heads;
We went through fire and through water,
we went through fire and through water;
Yet You brought us out into a place of abundance.
yet you have brought us out to a place of abundance.
concessive
ground
I shall come into Your house with burnt offerings;
I will come into your house with burnt offerings;
I shall pay You my vows,
I will perform my vows to you,
Which my lips uttered And my mouth spoke
that which my lips uttered and my mouth promised
when I was in distress.
when I was in trouble.
I shall offer to You burnt offerings of fat beasts, With the smoke of rams;
I will offer to you burnt offerings of fattened animals, with the smoke of the sacrifice of rams;
I shall make an offering of bulls with male goats. Selah.
I will make an offering of bulls and goats. Selah
Come and hear, all who fear God,
Come and hear, all you who fear God,
And I will tell of what He has done for my soul.
and I will tell what he has done for my soul.
actionpurpose
I cried to Him with my mouth,
I cried to him with my mouth,
And He was extolled with my tongue.
and high praise was on my tongue.
actionmanner
If I regard wickedness in my heart,
If I had cherished iniquity in my heart,
The Lord will not hear;
the Lord would not have listened.
conditional
But certainly God has heard;
But truly God has listened;
He has given heed to the voice of my prayer.
he has attended to the voice of my prayer.
negativepositive
Blessed be God,
Blessed be God,
Who has not turned away my prayer Nor His lovingkindness from me.
because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me!
discourse
10000000012737 12737 Arc 2009-09-28 08:55:59 2009-10-01 08:11:16 editing Psalms 66 1 66 20 Psalms 66:1-20 19 OT nasb esv i241859 i241860 i241814 For the choir director. A Song. A Psalm. Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Shout for joy to God, all the earth; i241815 Sing the glory of His name; sing the glory of his name; i241816 Make His praise glorious. give to him glorious praise! i241861 i241817 Say to God, "How awesome are Your works! Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds! i241862 i241818 Because of the greatness of Your power So great is your power i241819 Your enemies will give feigned (imitation/pretend so as to deceive) obedience to You. that your enemies come cringing to you. i241820 "All the earth will worship You, All the earth worships you i241821 And will sing praises to You; and sings praises to you; i241822 They will sing praises to Your name." Selah. they sing praises to your name." Selah i241863 i241823 Come and see the works of God, Come and see what God has done: i241864 i241824 Who is awesome in His deeds toward the sons of men. he is awesome in his deeds toward the children of man. i241825 He turned the sea into dry land; He turned the sea into dry land; i241826 They passed through the river on foot; they passed through the river on foot. i241865 i241827 There let us rejoice in Him! There did we rejoice in him, i241866 i241867 i241828 He rules by His might who rules by his might i241829 forever; forever, temporal 1 i241868 i241830 His eyes keep watch on the nations; whose eyes keep watch on the nations-- i241831 Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah. let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah inference 2 ideaexplanation 1 ideaexplanation 1 i241869 i241832 Bless our God, O peoples, Bless our God, O peoples; i241870 i241833 And sound His praise abroad, let the sound of his praise be heard, i241871 i241834 Who keeps us in life who has kept our soul among the living i241835 And does not allow our feet to slip. and has not let our feet slip. ideaexplanation 1 i241872 i241873 i241836 For You have tried us, O God; For you, O God, have tested us; i241837 You have refined us as silver is refined. you have tried us as silver is tried. series i241874 i241875 i241838 You brought us into the net; You brought us into the net; i241839 You laid an oppressive burden upon our loins. you laid a crushing burden on our backs; i241840 You made men ride over our heads; you let men ride over our heads; i241841 We went through fire and through water, we went through fire and through water; i241842 Yet You brought us out into a place of abundance. yet you have brought us out to a place of abundance. concessive 2 ground 1 i241876 i241843 I shall come into Your house with burnt offerings; I will come into your house with burnt offerings; i241877 i241844 I shall pay You my vows, I will perform my vows to you, i241878 i241845 Which my lips uttered And my mouth spoke that which my lips uttered and my mouth promised i241846 when I was in distress. when I was in trouble. temporal 1 ideaexplanation 1 i241879 i241847 I shall offer to You burnt offerings of fat beasts, With the smoke of rams; I will offer to you burnt offerings of fattened animals, with the smoke of the sacrifice of rams; i241848 I shall make an offering of bulls with male goats. Selah. I will make an offering of bulls and goats. Selah i241880 i241881 i241882 i241849 Come and hear, all who fear God, Come and hear, all you who fear God, i241850 And I will tell of what He has done for my soul. and I will tell what he has done for my soul. actionpurpose 2 i241883 i241884 i241851 I cried to Him with my mouth, I cried to him with my mouth, i241852 And He was extolled with my tongue. and high praise was on my tongue. actionmanner 1 i241885 i241886 i241853 If I regard wickedness in my heart, If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, i241854 The Lord will not hear; the Lord would not have listened. conditional 2 i241887 i241855 But certainly God has heard; But truly God has listened; i241856 He has given heed to the voice of my prayer. he has attended to the voice of my prayer. series negativepositive 2 ideaexplanation 1 i241888 i241857 Blessed be God, Blessed be God, i241858 Who has not turned away my prayer Nor His lovingkindness from me. because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me! ground 1 inference 2 1 1 1 nasb 25 esv 25 a 50 discourse
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