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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  

Psalm 15

Psalm 15

A Portrait of a Saved Person

Psa 15:1  A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 

Psa 15:2  He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 

Psa 15:3  He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. 

Psa 15:4  In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. 

Psa 15:5  He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved. 

·        Have Your Trusted Christ For Your Salvation? The Person Who Has Trusted Christ for Their Salvation is a Changed Person – vs. 1*

1. Stop trying to be a better person on your own, and rest in the atoning work of Christ.

                                                               i.      Romans 8:1-4

1.      A Person That Believes That Jesus Can Change You; Walks Uprightly. – vs. 2a

2.      A Person That Believes That Jesus Can Change You; Worketh Righteousness. – vs. 2b*

a.       James 2:17-24 

3.      A Person That Believes That Jesus Can Change You; Speaketh the Truth in Their Heart. – vs. 2c*

a.       Psalm 119:11 

4.      A Person That Believes That Jesus Can Change You; Backbiteth Not With His Tongue. – vs. 3a*

5.      A Person That Believes That Jesus Can Change You; Does Not Do Evil To His Neighbor. – vs. 3b*

6.      A Person That Believes That Jesus Can Change You; Does Not Take Up a Reproach Against His Neighbor. – vs. 3c*

7.      A Person That Believes That Jesus Can Change You; Will Look at People Who Are Vile With Contempt. – vs. 4a*

a.       Proverbs 8:13 

b.      Psalm 119:115 

8.      A Person That Believes That Jesus Can Change You; Honors Those that Fear the Lord. – vs. 4b*

a.       Psalm 119:63 

9.      A Person That Believes That Jesus Can Change You; Will Swear to His Own Hurt and not Change. – vs. 4c*

10.  A Person That Believes That Jesus Can Change You; Does Not Lend Money to Others With Interest. – vs. 5a*

a.       Exodus 22:25 

11.  A Person That Believes That Jesus Can Change You; Will Not Betray the Innocent. – vs.5b*

·        Those That Do These Things Will Be Like the Man That Built His House On a Rock. – vs. 5c*

a.       Matthew 7:24-25  

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Psalms 14

Psalms 14

The Fool Hath Said in His Heart There is No God

Psa 14:1  To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. 

Psa 14:2  The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. 

Psa 14:3  They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one. 

Psa 14:4  Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the LORD. 

Psa 14:5  There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous. 

Psa 14:6  Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge. 

Psa 14:7  Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. 

1. There is a Kingdom of Darkness and that Kingdom is about the Denial of the Existence of God. Those that are a Part of that Kingdom: - vs. 1*
1. Are corrupt
2. Do abhorrent deeds
3. Are incapable of good
2. All of Us Have Willingly Participated in the Advancement of the Kingdom of Darkness - There is No Human on Earth That Willingly Seeks God. – vs. 2*
1. All are perverted – vs. 3a*
2. All are immoral – vs. 3b*
3. None of them do good – vs. 3c*

                                                               i.      Romans 3:23 

                                                             ii.      Romans 3:10-20 

3. You Do Not Have to Ignorantly Participate in the Advancement of the Kingdom of Darkness.
1. Learn the truth of God’s word and stop serving evil by serving yourself – vs. 4a*

                                                               i.      Luke 9:23 

2. Do not be a part of the oppression of God’s people – vs. 4b*
3. Call upon God for mercy – vs. 4c*

                                                               i.      Ephesians 2:1-5 

                                                             ii.      Romans 10:13 

4. Do not be surprised by the future – vs. 5a*
5. Be a part of the building of God’s spiritual Kingdom on this earth by serving with his people; the Church – vs. 5b*

                                                               i.      Matthew 4:17 

6. Do not be a part of the oppression of the oppressed – vs. 6a*
7. God will be your refuge – vs. 6b*
8. Submit to the King who died on a cross to redeem you from Hell – vs. 7a*

                                                               i.      Jesus died on a hill near Jerusalem

1.      Acts 2:38 

9. All of God’s people will be delivered both the Jewish believers as well as the Gentile ones – vs. 7b*

                                                               i.      Romans 11:17 

10. God will redeem His chosen people back to Himself and set up a millennial Kingdom in Jerusalem – vs. 7c*

                                                               i.      Revelation 20:4-6