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Today’s Bible Verse: “He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—he remains faithful forever.” — Psalm 146:6 Psalm 146:6 anchors our hope in who God is. The One who created everything we see is the same God who remains faithful forever. His power is unmatched, and His faithfulness is unwavering. When circumstances feel unstable, this verse reminds us that our foundation is secure. Meet Today’s Host: Jennifer Dotzler Hear more from Jennifer D on Your Daily Bible Verse at LifeAudio Jennifer Dotzler is a passionate Bible teacher and disciple-maker with a heart for helping others grow in their faith. She brings together her love for Scripture and a practical, compassionate approach to encourage listeners through life’s highs and lows. With a deep desire to see believers strengthened in truth and equipped to walk closely with Christ, Jennifer offers thoughtful, biblically grounded insight in every episode. She’s honored to be part of the Your Daily Bible Verse team, where she aims to inspire and uplift others with truth that transforms.

This month's theme is "Trust"Psalm 56:3“When I am afraid, Iput my trust in you.”(RSV2CE Translation)****PATREON: For downloadable and printable PDFs of each scripture verse, support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JackieandBobby at the $5/month level!***“Memorize Scripture” Book NOW AVAILABLE!Get 10% off!Link to Order:https://avemariapress.com/?ref=JACKIE10PROMO CODE: JACKIE10

Matthew 4:12-23; RIC Sunday; January 28, 2024 Rich Weingartner Grace to you and peace from God our parent, Jesus our Savior, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Living in a world where politicians want more and more power. Minorities are treated as "others" and are not safe. Children aren't valued. The hungry are told to fend for themselves. Being judged by where you were born or grew up. Being condemned if you aren't the right religion. Dangerous to hang out with the "wrong crowd." Religious people who seek more power and control. A world where people cry "O God, How Long?!" Before we look more at that world - let's take a look at our readings for today. First, the people of Zebulun and Naphtali receive a message of promise and hope from the prophet Isiah. A promise that God will provide a glorious future. To learn more about this promise, if we read a bit further in chapter 9 of Isiah, we find a familiar text starting at verse 6: "For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders, and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." This isn't just a message of promise and hope for the people of Zebulun and Naphtali, but for us as well. Our psalm today is considered a Trust Psalm.  There are different types of psalms, like songs of thanksgiving, hymns of praise, prayers for help, and trust psalms.  The Lutheran Study Bible says that the "trust psalms express faith and confidence in God amid great difficulties, threats, and dangers." (Lutheran Study Bible, page 776) The psalm is a story of the psalmist expressing desires to God and knowing that God will deliver on the promises. So far we've had a message of hope and promise, and then a reminder to trust in God.  I don't know about you, but these are certainly messages I need to be reminded of on a daily basis. Today's new testament reading was picked specifically to tie in with today's RIC Sunday's theme of "Celebrating Diversity as God's Children." Once a year we celebrate RIC Sunday to remind ourselves of the public promise and commitment we've made as a congregation through our public welcome statement. Just like God constantly reminds us of God's love, we need to be constantly reminded of our commitment to our LGBTQIA+ siblings, our black and brown siblings, people of every age, marital status, neurodivergent status, political leanings, and people of all abilities. It can be easy to get into a routine and forget about the work we do as a congregation of being radically welcoming and inclusive. I remember back to our Diversity Sunday service when we received official recognition as an RIC congregation. It was so wonderful to see everyone celebrating what makes them unique as a diverse child of God. To be featured as the lead story on the 6 o'clock news and, based on the comments on Facebook, see people get riled up about our radical message of inclusive love. So, in case you haven't heard it today or in a while, here is your reminder.  You, yes you, are a vital part of God's diversity - you are a beloved child of God - exactly as you are. You don't need to change to receive God's love - God loves you unconditionally. Through this love you will find yourself changing in ways that bring you closer to the fullness of God's vision for us and the cosmos - the vision of radical and inclusive love. While we may feel lost in the world and not seen as important - remember that God sees us and we will see God's glory revealed. When I read today's Gospel, I started thinking about how this is the launching point of Jesus' ministry. If the Gospel was a TV show like the shows that had theme songs and images that basically set the scene for the entire series - a quick montage of how it all began, I think this would be the imagery that would be used for the TV show of Jesus.  Of course, the TV show "Jesus" would be the much more successful spin off of the prior series "John: Locust Eater". There are two parts of today's Gospel that I want to focus on.  The first is the phrase "fishers of people".  A phrase that many of us are familiar with and have heard many times - but have you thought about what it really means?  Putting a cookie at the end of a fishing line in hopes that someone will eat it and then you can reel them in? This may be an interesting way to try to bring people to the church, but probably not very effective.  When Jesus called his disciples, they weren't people out fishing as a hobby and catching a few fish for themselves or their family, no, they were in the business of fishing, bringing in large quantities of fish. To do this they used nets. When they used nets, they weren't selective in what fish ended up in the net - no, it collected a wide range of fish. The Lutheran Study Bible shares this comment about this passage: "This odd metaphor plays on the notion of a net collecting different types of fish. These disciples will become founders of a church that 'catches' people of all sorts (that is, attracts people who are diverse with regard to nationality, ethnicity, and social class.)" (Lutheran Study Bible, p. 1526)  Sound familiar?  It should - it is very similar to our welcome statement about who we welcome, or hope to "catch" with our work as a congregation. We don't want to selectively share the message of God's love to only certain select people - no - we want to share that message with the world as we celebrate the diversity of God's children. This is where the phrase "cast a wide net" comes from - the wider your net, the more fish, or people, you can "catch" or reach to share God's message with. Speaking of sharing God's message, the next part of the Gospel I want to look at is verse 23, where it states that "Jesus went throughout all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news." The "good news" or looking at the Greek –  "gospel".  So often we hear "preach the Gospel" or "share the Gospel".  After all we are part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - Evangelical meaning to share the Gospel or the good news.  I don't know about you - but often when I think about sharing the gospel, I think about sharing the story OF Jesus - about his birth, death, and resurrection.  However, here we have Jesus starting to proclaim the gospel, the good news.  Now certainly Jesus made references to his birth, death, and eventual resurrection, but that wasn't the core of his teachings. No, Jesus mainly preached the good news of God's inclusive, radical, and counter-cultural love and belonging. That is the heart of the gospel, the message Jesus brought, not about Jesus himself. So, back to the world I described at the beginning.  A world that sounds pretty bleak and depressing. A world that might be struggling and losing hope. A world with downtrodden that are struggling against the government, or as Pastor Megan referred to it last week, the empire. Is this world I describe the world of today?  Is it the world at Jesus' time?  Yes.  And just like back then, we too continue to need the message of Good News that Jesus brings.  A message that runs against the norms, a message that brings a unique perspective to the world, a message that provides a promise - a message I know I'm longing to hear and need to hear these days - yes, Jesus' message brings A New Hope. After events of the past week and yesterday, it can be hard to want to hear a message of hope.  I know it isn't easy preaching about hope and good news amidst what is going on in our world, in our country, in Minneapolis and Minnesota. So be assured, that while I'm preaching on the message of hope - that doesn't mean that feelings of anger, fear, despair, and sadness aren't valid - those are valid and know that God is with you in all your feelings. Also know that the message of hope is there as well - just as the message ran counter cultural during Jesus' time - it does now as well. Back on Christ the King Sunday in November, the service spoke to me and I immediately knew I had to include part of it in my sermon today, as it summarized the message of Christ very well.  This was the Sunday when we were taken on a tour of the church calendar, exploring each of the seasons of the church year.  We are currently in the Time after Epiphany. Here is part of what was shared about Epiphany and the time after. In Epiphany, we look to that ancient star, and we see that the message of God's love knows no bounds: it is a message for people of every color and every tongue, every race and every nation. In the time after Epiphany, we remember that because of Jesus, the divisions that you and I create in our lives will someday be erased by God, who comes to make us all one. Love has come to let us know that there is no such thing as a people from the east or west or north or south. There are only people of God, all created by God, all loved by God, all within the realm of God's redemption through Jesus Christ. The light of the star brought the sages to Jesus, and Jesus is the light that brings God's love to all - to the poor, the lame, the sick, the hurting, the sorrowful, the outcast, those rejected by the world - even to you, in your own joy and sadness, goodness and brokenness, hope and challenges. That is Epiphany. It is the fulfillment of God's love-filled promise extended beyond all human boundaries. It is the light of God that breaks down walls and unites the human family. So, like Jesus, we are called to proclaim this Good News. Part of that Good News is that preaching the message from a pulpit isn't the only way to share the Good News. Just as Pastor Megan has shared, and based on what the Bible says, we are all called in our own diverse ways, based on our own diverse skills, to share the Good News in wide diverse ways. Simply being an RIC congregation is a way we show God's radical love - by emphatically stating that God's love belongs to all, to everyone, especially those that society wants to call "other" or "less than". You help proclaim the Gospel by simply being here - as part of a church that proudly proclaims to our queer siblings, our black and brown siblings, and anyone that society calls "others", that God loves them and they are part of the beautiful diversity of God's children. Some of the other ways we declare God's love include filling the micro pantries every day - where people have access to what they need - with no questions asked, no tests to pass - just God's love through food and personal care items. And it isn't just the people who actually put the items in the pantries, but everyone who buys or donates the items, those who package oatmeal to be ready to go out, those who coordinate it all.  Everyone who works with the young men in the parish house - you are proclaiming God's good news through your actions. Donating items or money to support them, driving them to where they need to go, providing connections in the community so they can get jobs, praying for them - all are part of being a proclaimer of the good news. When society might want to call them less than or unwanted - we, at Faith, proudly say that they are welcome and are loved by God and are part of the wonderful diversity of God's children.   There are so many ways we all partake in proclaiming the gospel - whether you do it through music, through education, through a hug or a meal to someone who is struggling, through just checking in with people to see if they are OK. So while often, we hear of people doing more noticeable or newsworthy things like being part of a large protest in Minneapolis, skipping school or work, or being clergy that go and take action to bring awareness and end up getting arrested for civil disobedience; we have to remember that all ways that proclaim the radical message of God's all inclusive love and redemption to all people, the message of A New Hope, are not only valid, but much needed in this world that is struggling.  So while "we are God's children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed" (1 John 3:2) we strive to continue to live into the message of hope and promise. We work together, as God's wonderfully diverse children, to proclaim the message that Christ shared, until we can all revel in the fullness of God's love revealed to us. Until then, we work together, as fishers of people, to cast a very wide net to proclaim and live into God's radical message of all-inclusive love and redemption for all people. We do all this through the freedom given to us by the death and resurrection of Jesus. Since God has declared that we are fully loved and included and nothing we can do can separate us from the love of God, we can boldly be proclaimers of Christ. We must always remember that when the Empire gets us down, we need to cling to the message of A New Hope, and even when the Empire strikes back because of our radical message of inclusion for the entirety of the diversity of God's Children, that in the end, we can rely on The Return of the Jesus to carry us through.  Amen.  

Summer in the Psalms (Psalms 21-25)

Summer in the Psalms (Psalms 21-25)

This month's theme is "Trust"Psalm 91:1-2"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, who abides in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”(RSV2CE Translation)*****SHANE & SHANE's version of "One Eagle's Wings (Psalm 91):https://open.spotify.com/track/1uAXINFuowSHkO0NTi1i2W?si=b69aa373369e4c7b****PATREON: For downloadable and printable PDFs of each scripture verse, support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JackieandBobby at the $5/month level!***“Memorize Scripture” Book NOW AVAILABLE!Get 10% off!Link to Order:https://avemariapress.com/?ref=JACKIE10PROMO CODE: JACKIE10

You are invited to know the Lord, to trust the Lord and depend upon him, it is only by trusting in him that we can navigate the darkest valleys of life and find the peace we need.

Lesson 16 - A Psalm of Trust (Psalm 26) If You're Not Careful, Smear Campaigns Will Do Two Deadly Things: 1. Corrupt Your Fellowship With People 2. Chill Your Followship With God Vs 1 The Six “I Wills” That Kept David From Bitterness 1. I Will Be Open Before The Lord (V.2) Resolution #1: Search Me 1 Peter 1:7 2. I Will Remember His Mercy And Walk In His Truth (V.3) Resolution #2: See His Steadfast Love Psalm 119:165 3. I Will Refuse The Ungodly Crowd (Vv.4–5) Resolution #3: Separate From The Sinful Prov. 22:24–25 4. I Will Maintain A Pure Heart And A Thankful Spirit (Vv.6–7) Resolution #4: Stay Clean And Gentle Proverbs 28:13; Matthew 5:11-12 5. I Will Be Faithful In Public Worship (V.8) Resolution #5: Stay In Church Psalm 111:1 6. I Will Trust God To Vindicate Me (Vv.9–12) Resolution #6: Stand Still 1 Peter 2:23

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IN GOD WE TRUST! PSALM 27 - Pastor Al Pittman

Defiant Trust (Psalm 46) by TABLE Tandragee

The most foundational building block of any relationship is trust. With it, we can weather most anything, but without it, the relationship cannot survive. This week, we will see that our relationship with God is no different. To feel connected with Him or to experience His presence in our daily lives requires trust in Him. But how can we develop it? Whether we've never trusted God before or simply want to deepen our trust in Him, Psalm 62 gives a roadmap to get there.

Sermon by Pastor Hans Kristensen at Marsfield Community Church, Sydney on Sunday 17 August 2025.   Series "Psalms - the greatest hits".  

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When we walk through difficult seasons, how do we know who to trust or if we can trust? In this week's sermon, Pastor John walks through Psalm 18 and how we can find trust in different seasons of our lives.PSALM 18 SUPERSCRIPTION - Psalm 18:1-31) Review the attributes of God, and you'll find your trust in Him increase. PSALM 18:4-6  PSALM 18:7-152) We trust most deeply in the thing we consider to be the most powerful.  PSALM 18:16-243) The easiest person for God to lead is the obedient. PSALM 18:25-304) God's past trustworthiness gives us confidence to live in His present trustworthiness. Psalm 18:31-425) Few things grow our strength and gentleness like trusting God in difficult days.  PSALM 18:43-506) For those who put their hope in God, through Christ, every season of trust eventually ends in victory!

Message from Doug Kempton on July 27, 2025

O my God, in you I trust || Psalm 25 (AM Service) 7/13/2025

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A sermon from Psalm 20.

Sermon Notes is produced by Fellowship Bible Church NWA

This Sunday at PFC, we're grateful to have Bryan Hoke with us. Bryan serves with the Brethren in Christ and provides support for pastors and churches in this region. He'll be sharing a message about the gift of rest and Jesus' invitation to trust Him in all areas of life. 

Preacher: Aaron MenikoffTitle: TrustSeries: PsalmsPassage: Psalm 56

Hello, Kindly listen to the teaching titled A SEASON OF REST AND TRUST (Psalm 46:8-11) by Prof. Elizabeth Bacwayo from the Evening Devotion of Tuesday, 3rd June 2025

Pastor Ben Wistrom

Exposition of Psalm 20

My Only Trust | Psalm 62 | Bro. Josiah Conner

The Blessed Trust (Psalm 146) - Morning Sermon

Who Can We Trust? | Psalm 49 | Bro. Josiah Connor

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This sermon was delivered on September 22, 2024 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a mission work of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. My Isaiah Spivey delivered this sermon entitled "In Whom Is Your Refuge and Trust?" on Psalm 52. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit antiochpca.com or contact us at info@antiochpca.com.

A sermon from Psalm 12.

Psalm 125

Rev. Ron Standiford

Trinity Grace Church Worship Service - June 16, 2024: Rev. Adam Lopez

“Track 5: In God We Trust (Psalm 5)" | 5/26/24 by West Hills Church

Kevin Anderson speaks from Psalm 13 on choosing to trust God despite what's going on in our lives.

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Psalm 57 Worksheet Psalm 57 is another Trouble and Trust Psalm within the series of 8 complaint Psalms from 52-59. David gives notes to the Chief Musician, with the note that the tune should be “Do Not Destroy,” which is also the suggested tune for Psalms 58, 59, and 75. What kind of tune do you think will best bring out the concept “do not destroy?” Michtam (H4387) appears in the heading for Psalm 16, and then every Psalm from 56 to 60. It's meaning is uncertain, but definitely refers to a type of poem. Based on the 6 Psalms it is over, I think it may refer to something like a prayer for ___________________________. As I read Psalm 57, look for the 2 different ways we could outline it. What 2 verses are identical? David's _________________________ from his “Lion's den” V. 1-5 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you, and will say “Destroy!” -Deut. 33:27 The concept of going to God for refuge goes back to Moses (Deut. 33:27), but David's family owned it in such a way that when he didn't have a ___________________ to go for refuge, he went to God! Sometimes the Selah is there to make you think of what came before – here it may be to emphasize the ________________________ line: God shall send forth His mercy and His truth. Mercy is the great Hebrew word Hesed and truth is the great Hebrew word emets, which often go together like peanut butter and jelly! Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. -Prov. 3:3 Remember also Ex. 34:6ff Saul and his men were hunting David like lions do; The Philistines would love to get him back for the tens of thousands he killed; Here he is in a cave with men described as distressed, in debt, and discontented (1 Samuel 22:1-2). I would be __________________________ out to God also! Verse 5 is a benediction to end the first section. David has full confidence that God is in control despite the seeming chaos he is in the middle of. I believe the ____________________ of God is the number one theme in the Bible. David's ____________________ in his “Lion's Den” V. 6-11 I love how David describes what will happen to his _______________________ – they spread a net for him, but they got trapped in it; they dug a pit for him to fall into, and in they went. In verse 1 David doubled up on asking for God's mercy; here he doubles up on pledging his own steadfastness no matter his _______________________________! I love how often the words of David show his heart for the peoples beyond Israel to hear the praises of God. His own future reign shows people from different backgrounds who had turned to Yahweh with him. There's those words again, Hesed and emets – God's faithful love and His truth are the _______________________'s defining realities for David and Israel.

Psalm 58 Psalm 58 is another Trouble and Trust Psalm within the series of 8 complaint Psalms from 52-59. Psalm 58 has some of the most difficult Hebrew to understand in the Psalter, both in how specific words should be translated and the understanding of certain phrases. Vivid description of what the wicked are like V. 1-5 The first hard to translate word is in verse 1, translated by the New King James as “silent ones.” It is the Hebrew word elem, and is only found here! In cases like this, we have to be humble as to the meaning of the word, and make sure we make much of how the words around it and the context help us understand what is meant. Instead of living by God's truth about what is right, the wicked people David is referring to think that they are right because they have gotten away with what they have done, and nobody has stopped them. They embraced pragmatism, “the end justifies the means” and did not reallt believe God would hold them to account one day. Psalm 58 has elements of chiastic structure in it. Chiastic structure has parallel words and/or thoughts at the beginning and end, and the verses unfold with parallel thoughts with a middle thought. Notice the progression of wickedness in verse 2 – first wicked plots are made in the head, and then carried out with the hands. According to verse 2, the sinful actions people think are okay because they get away with them are actually wickedness in God's eyes! We need to judge things using His standard of right and wrong, the Holy Bible – First for ourselves, and then as we call the wicked to repentance. Verse 3 goes right along with what David taught in Psalm 51:5 – we all have a sin nature that leads to sin choices early in life. Instead of turning to God, the perpetually wicked keep living in sin. Imprecatory prayer for the destruction of the wicked V. 6-11 A toothless snake or lion can still lash out and try to bite you, but can't do you lasting damage. So David prays that God will de-fang the wicked, make them only able to ‘gum' at the saints instead of devour them! Notice David is turning vengeance over to the Lord, and not taking action himself. The Lord may lead us to fight in a just cause and defend ourselves and others, but Old Testament saints weren't just looking to take matters into their own hands. Interestingly, teeth are featured in almost all the Psalms in the Psalm 52-59 series – 52:2; 53:4; 55:21; 56:1-2; 57:4; 58:6; 59:7,12. What do you think he has in mind by the figures of speech in verse 7? What do you think he has in mind by the figures of speech in verse 7? What do you think he has in mind by the figures of speech in verse 7? Taken together, David is obviously praying for the wicked's plans to be frustrated, his resources wasted, his instruments of harm to be rendered ineffectual, his movements to be stopped in their tracks, and for their judgment to come. Verse 10 reminds us of the difference between the spiritual dispensation we are now living in compared to the age of Old Testament Israel. Israel had physical enemies that would do them harm, and it was a good thing when God gave His people victory over them, and the blood on their feet was the enemy's blood, not their own. During this age of grace, Christians pray for their enemies to find the same salvation in Christ that they have. This is also a good place to say that Baptists have always been right to reject the idea of the state and church being tied together in supposedly “Christian” countries. Christians may serve their country to stop the Adolph Hitler's of the world, and rejoice when they stop him. But we are leaving the physical defense of Christ's honor to Christ Himself for when He returns to earth, and as Revelation 20 tells us, the blood of His enemies will again flow.

Psalm 59 Worksheet Psalm 59 is another Trouble and Trust Psalm within the series of 8 complaint Psalms from 52-59. This is the 3rd straight Michtam of David set to the tune “Do not destroy.” David wasn't going to kill Saul even though he had multiple _______________________ to do just that. He was not going to harm the ‘Lord's anointed.' In these unfair circumstances, David took his concerns to God in prayer. What are the repeated verses? First verse: Plea for God to arise and help David ____________________ V. 1-5 What vivid verbs does David use to ask for God's help in verses 1-2? Remember that David was a mighty warrior. He could defend himself and kill Saul. But he is ___________________________ not to act in his own strength because he believes that in this case that would be sin against God. And so he prays. One key to understanding declarations like verses 3-4 in the Psalms is that David is not claiming to be without sin (remember Psalm 51:5), but he is stating his ___________________ in the matter at hand. David really was powerless in this situation because of Saul's incredible authority as king, and all he could do was ask the Ultimate Authority to _____________________. What are the 2 things David asks God to “wake up” and do in verses 4-5? Chorus: David compares his enemies to ____________________ dogs V. 6-7 What do you think David has in mind by saying his attacking enemies are saying, “Who hears?” Verse 2: David's plea for God to ______________________ this matter justly V. 8-13 What earlier Psalm does verse 8 remind us of? Verse 8 reminds us that God will always have the __________________________ word! What are some of the benefits of waiting on the Lord? Verse 11 makes me think of how when Saul did die David mourned greatly for him and wrote a song about it in 2 Samuel 1:17-27 Chorus: David compares his enemies to ____________________ dogs V. 14-15 I get the feeling David is thinking here about how _____________________ Saul's actions are when there are so many Philistines to deal with! David's final ________________________ of trust and praise V. 16-17

Psalm 56 Worksheet Psalm 56 is another Trouble and Trust Psalm within the series of 8 complaint Psalms from 52-59. What would it be like to be a silent dove far from your homeland? Who is probably the most famous man in the Bible from Gath? 1 Samuel 21:7-15 1 Samuel 27:1-12 As we read Psalm 56 look for the occurrences of “I will” and “I will not” as we read! David complains to God about ___________________________ by enemies V. 1-2 The word swallow in verse 1 and the word hound in verse 2 are actually the exact same word in the Hebrew, so I am not sure what is gained in using 2 different words to translate sa'ap (H7602). What other words also occur in both verses 1-2? David's ___________________ in God helps him not be afraid when he is very afraid V. 3-4 What three words or phrases occur in both verses 3-4? Verses 3-4 could be summarized by saying, “Because I trust in God when I am afraid I will not be afraid.” David gets more _____________________ about how his enemies mistreat him V. 5-7 As a matter of fairness, seek to avoid twisting people's words to present them in a __________________ light. I resolved a long time ago to spend more time trying to catch people doing things right and commend them for it rather than to try and catch people doing something wrong so I will feel _____________________ to them. David turned his frustration into a _____________________ in verse 7. Saul was telling others to “Get David.” David did not let his men “get Saul.” Instead he left it with God to take care of Saul. David gets more specific about his trust in God despite his ____________________ V. 8-11 Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the 24 elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. -Rev. 5:8 Sometimes we wonder if anybody sees us trying to live for God and do right things for Him. Here David assures himself that God sees it all, remembers it all, and will __________________ the life of faith. Malachi 3:16-18 Indeed, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie – indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you. -Rev. 3:9 Note verses 10-11 is a “callback” of verse 4, ______________________ by restating it using Yahweh! David preached trust in God to himself in the ______________________ of life's fears and frustrations – and we need to do the same thing! David expresses his ______________________ commitment to the things of God V. 12-13 The question of whether or not God cares was settled on the _____________________!

Psalm 55 Worksheet Psalm 55 is another Trouble and Trust Psalm within the series of 8 ________________ Psalms from 52-59. At 23 verses, Psalm 55 is one of the longer Psalms… 1 to 10 verses = 58 Psalms (39%) 11-20 verses = 59 Psalms (39%) 21-30 verses = 20 Psalms (13%) 31-40 verses = 6 Psalms (4%) 41-49 verses = 3 Psalms (2%) 50+ verses = 4 verses (3%) David is having a hard time ___________________________ what is happening to him V. 1-8 Verses 1-8 are some of the _____________________ expression of emotions in the Bible. What other ways can you describe things a restless person experiences? David actually says he is having _______________________ pains because of his stress. What is David saying there in verses 7-8? That he just wishes he could _____________________ these rough circumstances. David asks God to destroy evil works and __________________ evil tongues V. 9-11 David's problem was ___________________ by one he previously trusted V. 12-15 According to verses 13-14, what are some of the words David used to describe his one-time friend? I believe the best candidate for this one-time counselor is Ahithophel, whose son was Eliam (2 Samuel 23:34) and whose granddaughter was Uriah's wife _________________________ (2 Samuel 11:3). 2 Samuel 15:10-14 2 Samuel 16:15-17-23 David ___________________ personal trust in God with imprecatory prayers V. 16-23 Notice David expresses confidence that he can pray to God and be heard at _____________ time of the night or day! Verse 22 reminds us of many great verses in the New Testament. Can you think of any? Matthew 11:28 1 Peter 5:7

Psalm 54 is another Trouble and Trust Psalm within the series of 8 ________________ Psalms from 52-59. You will remember that Psalm 52 was a complaint against Saul and Doeg's evil actions that led to the death of the Priests of Nob. Here in Psalm 54 David complains about another group that meant him harm – the Ziphites. 1 Samuel 23:14-29 David recounts his ___________________ to the LORD V. 1-3 Note David's use of 4 imperatives in verses 1-2 to sum up his request. Notice the parallel of God's name and strength in verse 1. To the Jews, a name represented the person _______________________. To invoke God's name was to invoke the person. Vindicate me could be translated “__________________ me.” There are 5 ______________________ for trouble in the Psalm – two in verse 3; One in verse 5; and two in verse 7. What does David say the Ziphites real problem is in verse 3? They are ___________________ – they have not set God before them. We think again of how Psalm 53 is between these two Psalms about those who have troubled God's man David. David states his ______________________ in the LORD V. 4-7 In 1 Samuel 23 David actually delivered the Kenites from the Philistines, and then they too betrayed him into the hands of Saul, but after getting divine guidance in ________________ David and his men got out of there before Saul got there. And there's the greatest promise in the Bible there in verse 4 – The Lord is _____________ you. David knows God is with him, and that since his cause is just, God is with those who help him stay alive rather than assist paranoid King Saul. Sometimes all we can do is turn our situation over to God. We need to trust God to take care of those who unjustly cause us ____________________. Notice David does not say that ___________________ his troubles clear up he will sacrificially worship the Lord. He says He will do it even as he trusts God to deliver him this time, even as God has done in past times!

Today's program looks at Psalm 27 - Where Jesus comes into the Psalms.