C is for Contentment Psalm 37
Take the Long View of God not the Short View of the World!
Acrostic Psalms 9 10, 25, 34, 37, 111, 112, 119, 145
Acrostic Psalms 9 10, 25, 34, 37, 111, 112, 119, 145 Two rules. 1. Initial letter of each unit must follow the sequence of the alphabet.
Acrostic Psalms 9 10, 25, 34, 37, 111, 112, 119, 145 Two rules. 1. Initial letter of each unit must follow the sequence of the alphabet. 2. The lines or units must be approximately the same length
Acrostic Psalms Reasons for using an acrostic 1. artistic device that served as a distinct framework for the public.
Acrostic Psalms Reasons for using an acrostic 1. artistic device that served as a distinct framework for the public. 2. Mnemonic device memory aid
Acrostic Psalms Reasons for using an acrostic 1. artistic device that served as a distinct framework for the public. 2. Mnemonic device memory aid 3. orderliness of God s world His sovereignty over every aspect of it
Wicked Righteous 1. They fret and do evil 1. They trust and do good
Wicked 1. They fret and do evil 2. Plot and gnash at Righteous Righteous 1. They trust and do good 2. Cease anger and forsake wrath
Wicked 1. They fret and do evil 2. Plot and gnash at Righteous 3. Rich and greedy (21-22) Righteous 1. They trust and do good 2. Cease anger and forsake wrath 3. Poor yet generous (21-22)
Wicked 1. They fret and do evil 2. Plot and gnash at Righteous 3. Rich and greedy (21-22) 4. Borrows/doesn t pay (21) Righteous 1. They trust and do good 2. Cease anger and forsake wrath 3. Poor yet generous (21-22) 4. Gracious and gives (21)
Wicked 1. They fret and do evil 2. Plot and gnash at Righteous 3. Rich and greedy (21-22) 4. Borrows/doesn t pay (21) 5. Spies & seeks to kill (32) Righteous 1. They trust and do good 2. Cease anger and forsake wrath 3. Poor yet generous (21-22) 4. Gracious and gives (21) 5. Speaks wisdom/just. (30)
Wicked 1. Days known by Lord (13) Righteous 1. Days known by Lord (18)
Wicked 1. Days known by Lord (13) 2. Posterity cut off (38) Righteous 1. Days known by Lord (18) 2. Will have posterity (37)
Wicked 1. Days known by Lord (13) 2. Posterity cut off (38) 3. They Dry up (10, 20) Righteous 1. Days known by Lord (18) 2. Will have posterity (37) 3. They prosper (6, 11, 19)
Wicked 1. Days known by Lord (13) 2. Posterity cut off (38) 3. They Dry up (10, 20) 4. Wither like grass (2, 20) Righteous 1. Days known by Lord (18) 2. Will have posterity (37) 3. They prosper (6, 11, 19) 4. Enjoy safe pasture (3)
Wicked 1. Days known by Lord (13) 2. Posterity cut off (38) 3. They Dry up (10, 20) 4. Wither like grass (2, 20) 5. Lord is their destroyer (28) Righteous 1. Days known by Lord (18) 2. Will have posterity (37) 3. They prosper (6, 11, 19) 4. Enjoy safe pasture (3) 5. Lord is their salvation (28 & 39-40)
Wicked 1. Days known by Lord (13) 2. Posterity cut off (38) 3. They Dry up (10, 20) 4. Wither like grass (2, 20) 5. Lord is their destroyer (28) 6. Lord breaks arms (17) Righteous 1. Days known by Lord (18) 2. Will have posterity (37) 3. They prosper (6, 11, 19) 4. Enjoy safe pasture (3) 5. Lord is their salvation (28 & 39-40) 6. Lord carries in arms (17)
Proscriptions or Commands Obsession with our enemies cannot be switched off but can be ousted with a new focus of attention! -Derek Kidner
Proscriptions or Commands Don t Fret (repeated 3 times) Look Ahead
Proscriptions or Commands Do the wicked flourish and why?
Proscriptions or Commands Do the wicked flourish and why? YES
Proscriptions or Commands Do the wicked flourish and why? YES That Kind of Prosperity is Seasonal!
Proscriptions or Commands Do the wicked flourish and why? YES That Kind of Prosperity is Seasonal! That Kind of Prosperity is External!
Proscriptions or Commands Contentment comes not so much from great wealth as from few wants. Epictetus
Proscriptions or Commands Sometimes the Righteous DO suffer:
Proscriptions or Commands Sometimes the Righteous DO suffer: God s love never fails
Proscriptions or Commands Sometimes the Righteous DO suffer: God s love never fails His Justice is certain as His character
Proscriptions or Commands Sometimes the Righteous DO suffer: God s love never fails His Justice is certain as His character Confidence: Righteous have a future
Proscriptions or Commands Trust (repeated 2 times) Look UP
Proscriptions or Commands Trust (repeated 2 times) Look UP desire becomes sin when it fails to include the love of God or men. I am to love God enough to be contented I am to love men enough not to envy. Francis Schaeffer
Proscriptions or Commands Do Good Look for a Job