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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
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
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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 86:1-17
Like many Davidic Psalms, 86 follows the patterns of: reliance on the name and character of God, arg...
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Like many Davidic Psalms, 86 follows the patterns of: reliance on the name and character of God, argument of why David can expect that God will attend to his cry, and a clear statement of his situation and how he needs God.
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Psalms 86:1-17
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A Prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD,
Incline your ear , O LORD,
and answer me;
and answer me,
actionresult
For I am afflicted and needy.
for I am poor and needy.
ground
Preserve my soul,
Preserve my life ,
for I am a godly man;
for I am godly;
O You my God,
save your servant ,
save Your servant
who trusts in you--
ideaexplanation
who trusts in You.
you are my God.
Be gracious to me, O Lord,
Be gracious to me , O Lord,
For to You I cry
for to you do I cry
all day long.
all the day.
temporal
Make glad the soul of Your servant,
Gladden the soul of your servant ,
For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
series
For You, Lord, are good,
For you, O Lord, are good
and ready to forgive,
and forgiving,
And abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You.
abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.
Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer;
Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer;
And give heed to the voice of my supplications!
listen to my plea for grace.
In the day of my trouble
In the day of my trouble
I shall call upon You,
I call upon you,
For You will answer me.
for you answer me.
There is no one like You among the gods, O Lord,
There is none like you among the gods, O Lord,
Nor are there any works like Yours.
nor are there any works like yours.
All nations whom You have made shall come
All the nations you have made shall come
and worship before You, O Lord,
and worship before you, O Lord,
And they shall glorify Your name.
and shall glorify your name.
For You are great
For you are great
and do wondrous deeds;
and do wondrous things;
You alone are God.
you alone are God.
Teach me Your way, O LORD;
Teach me your way, O LORD,
I will walk in Your truth;
that I may walk in your truth;
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Unite my heart
unite my heart
to fear Your name.
to fear your name.
I will give thanks to You, O Lord my God,
I give thanks to you, O Lord my God,
with all my heart,
with my whole heart,
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And will glorify Your name forever.
and I will glorify your name forever.
For Your lovingkindness toward me is great,
For great is your steadfast love toward me;
And You have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.
you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol.
O God, arrogant men have risen up against me,
O God, insolent men have risen up against me;
And a band of violent men have sought my life,
a band of ruthless men seeks my life,
And they have not set You before them.
and they do not set you before them.
But You, O Lord, are a God merciful
But you, O Lord, are a God merciful
and gracious,
and gracious,
Slow to anger
slow to anger
and abundant in lovingkindness
and abounding in steadfast love
and truth.
and faithfulness.
concessive
Turn to me,
Turn to me
and be gracious to me;
and be gracious to me;
Oh grant Your strength to Your servant,
give your strength to your servant,
And save the son of Your handmaid.
and save the son of your maidservant.
Show me a sign for good,
Show me a sign of your favor,
That those who hate me may see it
that those who hate me may see
and be ashamed,
and be put to shame
Because You, O LORD, have helped me
because you, LORD, have helped me
and comforted me.
and comforted me.
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10000000016296 16296 Arc 2009-12-08 08:09:17 2009-12-13 06:49:39 editing Psalms 86 1 86 17 Psalms 86:1-17 19 OT nasb esv i243568 i243569 i243570 i243571 i243572 i243513 A Prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, Incline your ear , O LORD, i243514 and answer me; and answer me, actionresult 2 i243515 For I am afflicted and needy. for I am poor and needy. ground 1 i243573 i243516 Preserve my soul, Preserve my life , i243517 for I am a godly man; for I am godly; ground 1 i243574 i243575 i243518 O You my God, save your servant , i243519 save Your servant who trusts in you-- ideaexplanation 1 i243520 who trusts in You. you are my God. ground 1 i243576 i243521 Be gracious to me, O Lord, Be gracious to me , O Lord, i243577 i243522 For to You I cry for to you do I cry i243523 all day long. all the day. ground 1 temporal 1 i243578 i243524 Make glad the soul of Your servant, Gladden the soul of your servant , i243525 For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. ground 1 series i243579 i243526 For You, Lord, are good, For you, O Lord, are good i243527 and ready to forgive, and forgiving, i243528 And abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You. abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. ground 1 i243580 i243581 i243529 Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer; Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer; i243530 And give heed to the voice of my supplications! listen to my plea for grace. series i243582 i243583 i243531 In the day of my trouble In the day of my trouble i243532 I shall call upon You, I call upon you, temporal 1 1 i243533 For You will answer me. for you answer me. ground 1 series i243584 i243534 There is no one like You among the gods, O Lord, There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, i243535 Nor are there any works like Yours. nor are there any works like yours. series i243585 i243586 i243536 All nations whom You have made shall come All the nations you have made shall come i243537 and worship before You, O Lord, and worship before you, O Lord, i243538 And they shall glorify Your name. and shall glorify your name. i243587 i243539 For You are great For you are great i243540 and do wondrous deeds; and do wondrous things; i243541 You alone are God. you alone are God. ground 1 i243588 i243542 Teach me Your way, O LORD; Teach me your way, O LORD, i243543 I will walk in Your truth; that I may walk in your truth; actionpurpose 2 i243589 i243544 Unite my heart unite my heart i243545 to fear Your name. to fear your name. actionpurpose 2 i243590 i243591 i243592 i243546 I will give thanks to You, O Lord my God, I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, i243547 with all my heart, with my whole heart, actionmanner 1 i243548 And will glorify Your name forever. and I will glorify your name forever. series i243593 i243549 For Your lovingkindness toward me is great, For great is your steadfast love toward me; i243550 And You have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol. you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol. series ground 1 i243594 i243595 i243551 O God, arrogant men have risen up against me, O God, insolent men have risen up against me; i243596 i243552 And a band of violent men have sought my life, a band of ruthless men seeks my life, i243553 And they have not set You before them. and they do not set you before them. ideaexplanation 1 i243597 i243554 But You, O Lord, are a God merciful But you, O Lord, are a God merciful i243555 and gracious, and gracious, i243556 Slow to anger slow to anger i243557 and abundant in lovingkindness and abounding in steadfast love i243558 and truth. and faithfulness. concessive 2 i243598 i243559 Turn to me, Turn to me i243560 and be gracious to me; and be gracious to me; i243561 Oh grant Your strength to Your servant, give your strength to your servant, i243562 And save the son of Your handmaid. and save the son of your maidservant. i243599 i243563 Show me a sign for good, Show me a sign of your favor, i243600 i243601 i243564 That those who hate me may see it that those who hate me may see i243565 and be ashamed, and be put to shame i243602 i243566 Because You, O LORD, have helped me because you, LORD, have helped me i243567 and comforted me. and comforted me. ground 1 actionresult 2 1 1 1 nasb 25 esv 25 a 50 discourse
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