Psalm 40

Psalm 40

 

 I.  Reflect on the Lord's past deliverance.

     a.  Praise the Lord for His deliverance.

-destruction = wasteland, miry clay = mud, mire

-Jer. 38:6

     b.  Be encouraged to trust the Lord.

-Is. 44:10, 28:15

     c.  Obey with sincerity of heart.

-I Sam. 15:22; Is. 1:11; Heb. 10:6 

     d.  Be ready to testify.

 

  II.  Trust the Lord to deliver again.

     a.  Remember the Lord is compassionate.

     b.  Rest in the Lord's lovingkindness.

-preserves = keep watch, guard from danger

     c.  Remain convinced of the Lord's protection.

     d.  Rejoice in the Lord's salvation.

-Phil. 1:20

     e.  Wait on the Lord to deliver.

-Is. 28:15-16

 

Sermon Notes: Psalm 37

I.                    Don’t fret over the prosperity of the wicked.  V. 1-11

-Fret = get heated, burn w/anger. I.e. “don’t get so worked up” or “stay cool.” 

a.       Trust in the Lord. V. 3

-cultivate = graze, pasture

b.      Delight in the Lord. V. 4

-delight = take pleasure in

c.       Commit your way to the Lord. V. 5-6 

-commit = roll, roll away 

d.      Be still before the Lord.  V. 7

-rest = be still, be quiet

e.       Don’t become jealous or angry. V. 1, 8

f.        Wait patiently for the Lord’s vindication. V. 2, 9-11

II.                 The Lord will bring justice to the wicked.  V. 12-22

a.       The wicked devise evil plans, but the Lord laughs. V. 12-13

b.      The wicked attack the weak, but they will destroy themselves.  V. 14-15

c.       The wicked have much, but their wealth will be lost. V. 16-17

d.      The wicked will vanish like smoke, but the upright are protected. V. 18-20

e.       The wicked seek the land, but the upright will inherit it. V. 20

III.               The Lord blesses His beloved.  V. 23-33

a.       He holds us. V. 23-24

-I Pet. 5:7, Is. 26:3

b.      He provides for us.  V. 25-26

-Heb. 13:5, Ps. 118:6

c.       He keeps us. V. 28-29

IV.              Wait in the hope of the Lord’s deliverance.  V. 30-40

a.       Keep the Lord’s way while you wait.  V. 34,  31, 30, 27

b.      Know the wicked will receive justice.  V. 35-38

                        c.   Rest in the refuge of the Lord. V. 39-40

                        -strength = safety, hiding place

                        -refuge = shelter