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Psalm 26

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Psalm 25

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

What does Psalm 25 teach us about God? 1. God is a God of forgiveness 25:6-7, 11, 18 God is a God of mercy- 25:6 Lovingkindness- 25:6, 7, 10 Good- 25:7-8 faithfulness or truth- 25:10 He forgives based on His goodness- 25:7- and His name's sake- 25:11 2. God is a God who teaches, instructs us in the right way 25:4-5, 8-10, 12-14 God instructs sinners in the way- Sin means to miss the mark- Judges 20:16- and those who miss the mark are taught the right way or right path by God- 25:4, 4, 8, 9, 12. God is a God anxious to teach sinners and not just to judge them. 3. God is worthy of our trust 25:1

Psalm 24

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm could be divided into three distinct parts- vs. 1-2, 3-6, 7-10. 24:1-2 The LORD's dominion over all in heaven, earth, and sea 24:3-6 Who may ascend into God's holy place? One must have clean hands and a pure heart. He must not lift up his soul to falsehood nor swear deceitfully 24:7-10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts What does the Psalm teach us about God? How does the Psalm foreshadow Christ?

Psalm 23

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

The LORD is portrayed as the good shepherd in vs. 1-4 and a gracious host in vs. 5-6. Some passages that talk of the work of a shepherd are Genesis 31:39-40 The shepherd worked tirelessly I Samuel 17:34-36 He risked his life Matthew 18:12-14; Luke 15:3-7 He went looking after every lost sheep Isaiah 40:11 He carried the sheep in his bosom The shepherd protected and provided for his sheep. The LORD is a gracious host unlike Simon in Luke 7:44-46 23:6 pursue- is a word that deals with a diligent chasing after another. Here it is goodness and mercy that pursue us. Jesus as the Good Shepherd John

Psalm 22 Part 2

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm is quoted or echoed repeatedly in the New Testament and applied to the suffering of Christ. There is no clear record of pre-New Testament sources applying this to the sufferings of the Messiah. Psalm 22:1 is quoted in Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34 Psalm 22:7-8 is alluded to in Matthew 27:39; Mark 15:29; Luke 23:34-35 Psalm 22:18 is quoted and applied to Christ's suffering in John 19:23-24 Psalm 22:22 is quoted and applied to Jesus in Hebrews 2:12 Does this psalm speak exclusively of Jesus? David was a prophet and is he hear simply prophesying of the experiences of the Christ? Does Psalm

Psalm 22 Part 1

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm is often quoted in the New Testament. In this podcast we are simply seeking to explain it in its OT setting. Lord willing, in the next podcast we will talk about its use in the NT. In this psalm there is a contrast between the "I/me" sections where David explains his crisis and the sections that emphasize "You" as he begs God's help. 22:1-2 Why have You forsaken me? 22:3-5 The LORD has delivered Israel in the past 22:6-8 David is despised and mocked The glorious past only increases his pain in the present 22:9-11 God has been with him constantly and He begs him not to be far away 22

Psalm 21

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This and the previous psalm are both usually called "royal psalms." These psalms are linked by the Hebrew word for "salvation" in 20:5, 6, 6, 9; 21:1, 5. The word "king" is used in 20:9; 21:1, 7. The "right hand" appears in 20:6; 21:8. Psalm 21 begins and ends with a mention of the LORD and His strength 21:1-7 The LORD is source of all the king's blessings and strength 21:8-12 The enemies are conquered Are the "you" and "your" words a reference to God or to the king? Whichever view we take may not be that important if we understand that God was the source of all the king's strength and HIs vic

Psalm 20

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This is called a royal psalm because of the emphasis on the role of the anointed- vs. 6- and the king- vs. 9. Key words in the Psalm: "answer" in vs. 1, 6, 6, 9 "victories" "saves" "saving" or "save" are all from the same root word in vs. 5, 6, 6, 9 The word "name" is used in 20:1, 5, 7. The people had great hopes for the king- II Sam. 21:17; Lamentations 4:20 The king's responsibility is to trust God and to remember Him- vs. 7 Some trusted in horses and chariots but battles were won by God's power Psalm 33:16-17, 20 Psalm 44:2-3 Deuteronomy 20:1-4 Joshua 24:11-12

Psalm 19

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

C. S. Lewis called it the greatest poem in the book of Psalms. 19:1-6 The heavens are declaring the glory of God If creation overwhelms us and leads us to stand in awe, how much more should we stand in awe of the Creator HImself. 19:2-4 They bear constant testimony to who God is. They speak a language with no words but they speak a language that has no limits or boudaries. 19:4-6 The glory is shown in the sun bursting forth from its chamber. 19:7-11 God's glory in HIs special revelation of Scripture The law of the LORD... is perfect.. restoring the soul This structure is found 6 times in vs. 7

Psalm 18- Part 2

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

In this royal psalm, David acknowledges that all he is and has is from God. 18:3 He hears David's call and rescues him 18:16 He drew him out of many waters 18:17 He delivered him from the strong enemy 18:18 The LORD is his stay in time of calamity 18:28 The LORD is his lamp 18:29 By God's strength he performs heroic acts 18:30 He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him 18:31 The LORD is his rock 18:32 The LORD girds him with strength and makes him blameless 18:33 He makes his feet strong 18:34 He trains his arms for battle 18:35 God's right hand upholds David 18:36 The LORD enlarges his st

Psalm 18: Part 1

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This is viewed as a royal psalm, a psalm about the king. David composed it after deliverance from his foes according to the heading. Look at how he describes his relationship with God in vs. 1-2. 18:1-3 He loves the LORD 18:4-6 The crisis from which the LORD delivered him 18:7-15 The LORD's dramatic intervention to rescue His servant and judge His foes 18:16-19 The LORD drew David out of the waters

Psalm 17

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Psalm 17 17:1-2 David begs God to hear his prayer 17:3-5 The LORD has examined him and tried him 17:6-8 He begs God to protect and shield him 17:9-12 David describes the wicked and their violence to him 17:13-15. The LORD is to bring down the wicked and he longs to see their face Connections with Psalm 16 16:1 taking refuge in the LORD. 17:7 16:8 The mention of the LORD's right hand 17:7 16:1 Keep me. 17:8 16:8 "I will not be moved" 17:5 16:5 Portion- where is our portion

Psalm 16

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Psalm 16 Heading: A Mikhtam of David- Psalms 56-60 16:1-4 David trusts in the LORD vs. those around him who trust in other gods 16:5-6 The LORD is his portion, inheritance, cup, lot, and heritage 16:7-11 The LORD is at His right hand and He will not be shaken 16:8-11 is quoted in Acts 2:25-28, 31 by Peter and Acts 13:35-37 by Paul. Both of these speakers emphasize that these words did not have their ultimate fulfillment in David. David died and was buried and his tomb underwent decay. These words have their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus and His resurrection.

Psalm 15

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

15:1 The Question: O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? 15:2-5a The Answer: The character of the one who continues to be in God's presence vs. 2 Three participles describe him positively: He walks with integrity, works righteousness, speaks truth vs. 3 negatively he does not slander with his tongue, do evil to a neighbor, or take up a reproach against a friend vs. 4 He demonstrates who he is by the company he keeps and he keeps his word even when it is painful. vs. 5 He does not put out his money at interest and he does not take a bribe to strike down the innoce

Psalm 14

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Psalm 14:1-3 The foolishness of living without God 14:4-6 The LORD is with the righteous 14:7 O that salvation would come out of Zion. The Hebrew word translated "there is no" as in "there is no God" is used 4 times in verses 1-3. The first time man in saying in his heart that there is no God to call him to account. The other 3 times this Hebrew word is used in vs. 1-3 is God's assessment of man: there is none good. The word is used twice in vs. 1 and twice in vs. 3. Psalm 14 is virtually repeated in Psalm 53. The small differences highlight a slightly different emphasis in these two psalms. P

Psalm 13

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Psalm 13:1-2 How long, O LORD?? This psalm is a classic example of a psalm of lament. "How long" is asked 4 times with the questions surrounding it intensifying. 13:3-4 Rescue me now 13:5-6 I will praise the LORD The psalms of individual lament usually end in praise and the praise at the end of the psalm answers the plea expressed earlier in the Psalm.

Psalm 12

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Psalm 12:1-4 The wicked are consuming the godly 12:1 Help- NASB; Save- ESV 12:2-3 The wicked lips of the evil men 12:5-8 The LORD will preserve the poor and afflicted The LORD arises the save the righteous 12:6 The LORD's words are pure in contrast to the words of the wicked in 12:2-3. 12:7 The LORD will preserve them. 12:8 sons of men- this phrase appears in both vs. 1 and vs. 8.

Psalm 11

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Psalm 11 11:1 The security of the Psalmist 11:2-3 The threat of the wicked 11:4 The sovereignty of God 11:5-6 The destiny of the wicked 11:7 The destiny of the righteous What does Psalm 11 say about the LORD? 11:1 He is our refuge 11:4 He is in His holy temple 11:4-5 He tests all men 11:5-6 He will bring judgment upon the wicked 11:7 He will bless the righteous How does Jesus fulfill the picture of an innocent sufferer in Psalm 11? 11:1 in Luke 13:31-33 Jesus was basically told to flee like in 11:1 11:2 The wicked shot at Jesus secretly- Matthew 26:4; Mark 14:1; Matthew 26:55 11:1 Jesus took r

Psalm 10

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Psalm 10 and Psalm 9 may have originally been one Psalm. Even if that is not the case, there are many connections between the Psalms. Here are some of them. 10:1- times of trouble- 9:9 10:2 the wicked- 9:5, 16, 17; 10:2, 3, 4, 13, 15 10:4 The Hebrew word for "Seek" in 9:10, 12; 10:4, 13, 15 10:11 The claim that God has forgotten- 9:12, 18 10:12 Arise- 9:19 10:16 The LORD is king- 9:4, 7 10:16 nations- 9:5, 15, 17, 19, 19, 20 10:18 vindicate is the word "judge" in 9:8 10:1-2 Where is the LORD in the midst of trouble 10:3-11 A description of the wicked 10:12-15 A plea for God to arise and judge

Psalm 9

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Psalm 9:1-2 I will give thanks to the LORD 9:3-6 My enemy will stumble and turn back 9:7-10 The LORD has established His throne for judgment 9:11-12 Sing Praises to the LORD 9:13-16 Lift me up from death and let the nations sink down 9:17-18 The wicked nations vs. the afflicted and needy 9:19-20 Do not let man prevail The Psalm emphasizes that the LORD will... bring judgment upon the wicked- 9:3, 5, 6, 15-16, 17, 19-20 vindicate the righteous- 9:9, 10, 12, 18, 18

Psalm 8

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

When Apollo 11 went to the moon in 1969 they had a silicon disk in which they left messages from 73 nations and the message from the Vatican was the text of Psalm 8 Psalm 8 begins and ends with praise to God. It is an inclusion beginning and ending with the same words, "LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth" vs. 1, 9. 1. The Psalm speaks of the greatness of God compared to the relatively small heavens. 2. It stresses how immense the heavens are compared to small and insignificant man. 3. It states that man is small but God has given Him an exalter position in the universe.

Psalm 7

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

Psalm 7:1-2 The enemy threatens to tear David apart 7:3-5 If he is guilty, may he be judged 7:6-11 He calls on the LORD to arise in judgment 7:12-16 Judgment will fall upon the head of the wicked 7:17 Final praise God as judge from Psalm 7 God is judge of all peoples- 7:7-8 God is a righteous judge- 7:11 God is angry with sin- 7:6, 11 God punishes the wicked- 7:9, 11, 12-16 God vindicates the righteous- 7:8, 9, 10 I made a mistake around the 22 minute mark in talking about the word in the Greek translation for "Arise." It is actually the word in the Greek translation for "lifted up" which also

Psalm 6

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

The division we made of Psalm 6 is 1. The psalm describe the depth of David's despair- vs. 2-3, 6-7 2. His plea to God for help- vs. 1, 4-5 3. His confidence of victory- vs. 8-10

Psalm 5

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

This psalm alternates between petitions to God (vs. 1-3, 7-8, 11-12) and descriptions of the wicked (vs. 4-6, 9-10). The psalm distinguishes between the righteous and the wicked but it also reminds us that we only enter the LORD's house by the abundance of HIs lovingkindness (vs. 7).

Psalm 4

Tommy Peeler · Carefully Examining the Text

An evening prayer