Message MP3 for Sunday PM study in the Psalms

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How do we do face the hostility of life?

More specifically, what do we do when faced with attack by our enemies?

And … even more specifically, what do we do when the people attacking were once our supporters and friends and have now become our enemies?

This evening we turn to Psalm 3 for some solid, biblical direction to this spiritual and emotional turmoil.

The historical context of the psalm: “A psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.” We find this account in 2 Samuel 15.

I began a new study in the Psalms three weeks ago, but only began recording yesterday.

Message Title: Salvation Belongs to the Lord

Message Text: Psalm 3

Message MP3: Psalm 3 Salvation Belongs to the Lord FFC dave scott 120714 PM

Message Outline …

(1) NO SUGAR COATING: DAVID BRINGS HIS SERIOUS PROBLEM BEFORE THE LORD, 3:1-2.

  • I have many foes / I have many people rising against me / I have many people saying that my cause is hopeless, 3:1-2.
  • How did Absalom almost topple David’s kingship? He built a conspiracy based on the unhappiness and dissatisfaction of the people, 2 Samuel 15:1-12.

(2) KNOW WHERE GOD IS: DAVID PUTS HIMSELF IN GOD’S HANDS, 3:3-4.

  • The LORD is his shield / his glory / his Savior.
  • The LORD spoke to David from his holiness, 3:4.
  • How did David defeat Absalom’s conspiracy? He didn’t, but God did.
  • David still had some loyal friends, 2 Samuel 15:13-22, 27-27.
  • ***David honored God by trusting him, 2 Samuel 15:23-26.

(3) RELY ON YOUR SALVATION: DAVID MOVES FORWARD BASED ON THE SAVING NATURE OF GOD, 3:5-8.

  • He did what was physically necessary, 3:5.
  • He determined to be courageous no matter the odds, 3:6.
  • He asked God for help, 3:7.
  • He proclaimed the LORD’s salvation and blessing, 3:8.
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