Psalm 17:1-7

Psalm 17:1-7

A Prayer for Justice

Psa 17:1  A Prayer of David. Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. 

Psa 17:2  Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal. 

Psa 17:3  Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress. 

Psa 17:4  Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer. 

Psa 17:5  Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not. 

Psa 17:6  I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech. 

Psa 17:7  Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them. 

1. A Prayer for Justice – vs. 1*
1. Oh God Listen to the Cause of Justice. – vs. 1a*
2. Oh God Heed My Heart Cry! – vs. 1*

                                                               i.      The reason God should hear my cry is because it comes from honest lips.

2. A Just Verdict – vs. 2-3*
1. A plea for a righteous judge – vs. 2a*

                                                               i.      This gives the implication of innocence, which we know that David was not. There is no way that David could call for this without a faith in the blood covering of the Messiah.

1.      Romans 3:23-25 

2. A reminder to God who is the Judge to be just. – vs. 2b*
3. Because David had pledged his life to God by purposing not to sin against God the following was found out about him. – vs. 3*

                                                               i.      God tested his heart

                                                             ii.      God watched his response to the difficult times

                                                            iii.      God purged him

                                                           iv.      In all this, God found no fault in David

                                                             v.      This is not David, but Christ. David is putting his trust in the identity of the Messiah that was to come. He realized his failure and inability to do what is right, and was trusting in Jesus’ righteousness.

1.      James 2:23 

3. A Righteous Path – vs. 4-7*
1. When one considers the works of men; there is only one answer to keep us from the path of the destroyer. That is the Word of God and putting your faith in it. – vs. 4*

                                                               i.      Psalm 119:9-11 

2. When we put our faith in the Messiah, who is the Logos or the Word of God He does the following for us:

                                                               i.      He keeps us on the right path. – vs. 5*

1.      Matthew 7:13-14 

2.      Matthew 7:24-25 

                                                             ii.      God listens to our prayers. – vs. 6*

1.      Psalm 55:16  

                                                            iii.      He shows us His marvelous lovingkindness. – vs. 7a*

1.      Matthew 11:28-30 

                                                           iv.      He saves (or Yeshua) us with His right hand, from those that would hurt us. – vs. 7b*

1.      Acts 2:32-36  

The Soldier Who Voluntarily Became a Prisoner in Auschwitz

What a man! A very awesome story of a man that never gave up on resisting evil.

Psalm 16:7-11

Psalm 16:7-11

The Pleasures of God

Psa 16:7  I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. 

Psa 16:8  I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 

Psa 16:9  Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. 

Psa 16:10  For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 

Psa 16:11  Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. 

  

1. Two Things for Us To Purpose to Do: – vs. 7-9
1. Choose to worship God – vs. 7

                                                               i.      We worship God for two reasons:

1.      God gives us council through His word

a.       Isaiah 50:4 

2.      God’s word revives our conscience, so we can trust it in the dark times of life

a.       1 Timothy 4:1-5 

2. Choose to meditate continually on God – vs. 8

                                                               i.      When we meditate on God by thinking about His word:

1.      He indwells us

a.       John 15:3-4 

2.      He does not allow us to falter

a.       Hebrews 13:5 

3. Joy is always the product of these choices – vs. 9

                                                               i.      When we worship and meditate on God and His word it produces joy

1.      Psalm 104:34 

                                                             ii.      We are filled with uncontrollable rejoicing

                                                            iii.      Our flesh has a place of rest, and a future hope

1.      1 Corinthians 15:55-57 

2. Two Things God Purposes to Do for You – vs. 10-11
1. God will not permit your soul to go to hell – vs. 10

                                                               i.      Because Jesus went to hell and came back; you do not have to go there

                                                             ii.      Because Jesus rose again so can you

1.      Romans 8:11 

2. God will show you the path of life – vs. 11

                                                               i.      In God’s presence is complete satisfaction

1.      Proverbs 4:18 

                                                             ii.      At His right hand is pleasure forever.

1.      Psalm 36:8-9 

Psalm 16:1-6

Psalm 16:1-6

Preserve Me, Oh God!

Psa 16:1  Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. 

Psa 16:2  O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; 

Psa 16:3  But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. 

Psa 16:4  Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. 

Psa 16:5  The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. 

Psa 16:6  The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. 

1. The Heart Cry of Every Believer is that God Preserves Their Faith. – vs. 1*
1. Galatians 2:20 
2. John 10:27-30 
2. I Call Yahweh, Lord and Master – vs. 2*
1. I am not good enough to obtain the favor of God.

                                                               i.      Romans 3:23 

                                                             ii.      Romans 6:23 

                                                            iii.      Romans 10:9-10 

3. A Message for All Believers – vs. 3-4*
1. You are worthy

                                                               i.      2 Corinthians 5:17-18 

2. You bring us delight

                                                               i.      1 Thessalonians 3:9-10 

3. Those that follow other gods will only have sorrow
4. Do not make blood covenants with other gods
5. Do not make oaths of allegiance to other gods
3. God is the One that Gives Us Salvation – vs. 5*
1. He is the keeper of our Salvation

                                                               i.      John 3:16 

                                                             ii.      Hebrews 12:2 

5. Because of Christ’s Work on the Cross we are become the Center of the Loving Trinity. – vs. 6*
1. 2 Corinthians 13:14 
2. 1 John 1:3-4