Psalms 3-7
PSALM 3
~ Written by David when he fled from Absalom
~ Historical context found in 2 Samuel 15-19
Categories of Opposition
1. Your enemies gang-up on you
2. Your allies turn against you
3. Your spiritual status is questioned
Combating Opposition
1. Depend on God to defend you
2. Maintain honest communication with God
3. Truly cast your cares to Him (be at peace)
4. Let God be the Judge of the wicked
PSALM 4
~ Written by David for the Director of Music
~ Probably written soon after Psalm 3
How to Pray for your Enemies
1. Pray that they will see their sin
2. Pray that they will sense their separation
3. Pray that they will search their hearts
4. Pray that they will sacrifice their will
5. Pray that they will seek the Lord
PSALM 5
~ Written by David for the Director of Music
The Wicked (arrogant, liars, etc)…
1. Cannot dwell in God’s presence
2. Are destroyed by God’s judgment
3. Cannot be trusted b/c they speak lies
4. Are in rebellion against God
The Righteous (humble, dependant, etc)…
1. Come into God’s presence with humility
2. Are given direction from the Lord
3. Can be glad as they sing for joy
4. Are in the favor of God
PSALM 6
~Written by David for the Director of Music
3 Steps to Overcoming Obstacles
1. Recognize that you need mercy too
2. Cry out for the mercy that you need
3. Trust in the Lord for deliverance
PSALM 7
~ Written by David when he was falsely accused
~ Historical context found in 1 Samuel 24:9-11
How to respond to false accusations
1. Let God defend you
2. Check your heart
3. Look forward & Pray for Divine justice
4. Recognize the justice that you see daily
5. Praise God no matter what
~ Written by David when he fled from Absalom
~ Historical context found in 2 Samuel 15-19
Categories of Opposition
1. Your enemies gang-up on you
2. Your allies turn against you
3. Your spiritual status is questioned
Combating Opposition
1. Depend on God to defend you
2. Maintain honest communication with God
3. Truly cast your cares to Him (be at peace)
4. Let God be the Judge of the wicked
PSALM 4
~ Written by David for the Director of Music
~ Probably written soon after Psalm 3
How to Pray for your Enemies
1. Pray that they will see their sin
2. Pray that they will sense their separation
3. Pray that they will search their hearts
4. Pray that they will sacrifice their will
5. Pray that they will seek the Lord
PSALM 5
~ Written by David for the Director of Music
The Wicked (arrogant, liars, etc)…
1. Cannot dwell in God’s presence
2. Are destroyed by God’s judgment
3. Cannot be trusted b/c they speak lies
4. Are in rebellion against God
The Righteous (humble, dependant, etc)…
1. Come into God’s presence with humility
2. Are given direction from the Lord
3. Can be glad as they sing for joy
4. Are in the favor of God
PSALM 6
~Written by David for the Director of Music
3 Steps to Overcoming Obstacles
1. Recognize that you need mercy too
2. Cry out for the mercy that you need
3. Trust in the Lord for deliverance
PSALM 7
~ Written by David when he was falsely accused
~ Historical context found in 1 Samuel 24:9-11
How to respond to false accusations
1. Let God defend you
2. Check your heart
3. Look forward & Pray for Divine justice
4. Recognize the justice that you see daily
5. Praise God no matter what
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