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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
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
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 10:1-11
Note that there is no answer to the significant question.
Published June 1st, 2012
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Note that there is no answer to the significant question. God doesn't answer! Wow! How many people feel they are in the same situation -- "this is not right! this is not how things should be ... God, why?" And he doesn't answer. Like the Psalmist, we can make a long list that prove to us (so we think) that God is distant - -standing far off, that He has hidden himself, but God, at times, doesn't answer.
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Psalms 10:1-11
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Why do You stand afar off, O LORD?
Why, O LORD, do you stand far away?
Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble?
Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
series
In pride the wicked hotly pursue the afflicted;
In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the poor;
Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised.
(but) let them be caught in the schemes that they have devised.
situationresponse
For the wicked boasts of his heart's desire,
For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul,
And the greedy man curses and spurns the LORD.
and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the LORD.
The wicked, in the haughtiness of his countenance, does not seek Him.
In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him;
All his thoughts are, "There is no God."
all his thoughts are, "There is no God."
His ways prosper at all times;
His ways prosper at all times;
Your judgments are on high, out of his sight;
your judgments are on high, out of his sight;
As for all his adversaries, he snorts at them.
as for all his foes, he puffs at them.
He says to himself, "I will not be moved;
He says in his heart, "I shall not be moved;
Throughout all generations I will not be in adversity."
throughout all generations I shall not meet adversity."
His mouth is full of curses and deceit and oppression;
His mouth is filled with cursing and deceit and oppression;
Under his tongue is mischief and wickedness.
under his tongue are mischief and iniquity.
He sits in the lurking places of the villages;
He sits in ambush in the villages;
In the hiding places he kills the innocent;
in hiding places he murders the innocent.
His eyes stealthily watch for the unfortunate.
His eyes stealthily watch for the helpless;
He lurks in a hiding place as a lion in his lair;
he lurks in ambush like a lion in his thicket;
He lurks
he lurks
to catch the afflicted;
that he may seize the poor;
actionpurpose
He catches the afflicted
he seizes the poor
when he draws him into his net.
when he draws him into his net.
temporal
He crouches,
The helpless are crushed,
he bows down,
sink down,
And the unfortunate fall by his mighty ones.
and fall by his might.
He says to himself, "God has forgotten;
He says in his heart, "God has forgotten,
He has hidden His face;
he has hidden his face,
He will never see it."
he will never see it."
discourse
10000000008830 8830 Arc 2009-06-07 06:11:50 2009-06-07 06:30:35 editing Psalms 10 1 10 11 Psalms 10:1-11 19 OT nasb esv i237555 i237556 i237526 Why do You stand afar off, O LORD? Why, O LORD, do you stand far away? i237527 Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? series i237557 i237528 In pride the wicked hotly pursue the afflicted; In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the poor; i237529 Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised. (but) let them be caught in the schemes that they have devised. situationresponse 2 i237558 i237530 For the wicked boasts of his heart's desire, For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, i237531 And the greedy man curses and spurns the LORD. and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the LORD. i237532 The wicked, in the haughtiness of his countenance, does not seek Him. In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him; i237533 All his thoughts are, "There is no God." all his thoughts are, "There is no God." i237534 His ways prosper at all times; His ways prosper at all times; i237535 Your judgments are on high, out of his sight; your judgments are on high, out of his sight; i237536 As for all his adversaries, he snorts at them. as for all his foes, he puffs at them. i237537 He says to himself, "I will not be moved; He says in his heart, "I shall not be moved; i237538 Throughout all generations I will not be in adversity." throughout all generations I shall not meet adversity." i237539 His mouth is full of curses and deceit and oppression; His mouth is filled with cursing and deceit and oppression; i237540 Under his tongue is mischief and wickedness. under his tongue are mischief and iniquity. i237541 He sits in the lurking places of the villages; He sits in ambush in the villages; i237542 In the hiding places he kills the innocent; in hiding places he murders the innocent. i237543 His eyes stealthily watch for the unfortunate. His eyes stealthily watch for the helpless; i237544 He lurks in a hiding place as a lion in his lair; he lurks in ambush like a lion in his thicket; i237559 i237545 He lurks he lurks i237546 to catch the afflicted; that he may seize the poor; actionpurpose 2 i237560 i237547 He catches the afflicted he seizes the poor i237548 when he draws him into his net. when he draws him into his net. temporal 1 i237561 i237549 He crouches, The helpless are crushed, i237550 he bows down, sink down, i237551 And the unfortunate fall by his mighty ones. and fall by his might. series i237552 He says to himself, "God has forgotten; He says in his heart, "God has forgotten, i237553 He has hidden His face; he has hidden his face, i237554 He will never see it." he will never see it." 1 1 1 nasb 25 esv 25 a 50 discourse
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