Introduction: This is the second longest Psalm. Please note the phrase "the Most High" (vv. 17, 35, 56) an expression most common in Daniel. This Psalm challenges our thinking that, "If God would only ____, then I would trust and obey Him more."
1) Introduction to the psalm—1-8 a) This is a wisdom psalm in a parable format that recounts Israel's history,particularly that of the northern tribe of Ephraim, from God's perspective. b) God's discipline of Israel is part of His wondrous works.
2) Out of Egypt and into the wilderness—9-39 a) Flashback # 1 (the exodus and wilderness wanderings)—9-16 i) Infidelity of God's people ii) Fidelity of God (cf. Ex. 13-17) b) Flashback # 2 (the manna and the quail; Num. 11)—17-33 i) Infidelity of God's people ii) Fidelity of God iii) Infidelity of God's people c) Flashback # 3 (the pattern of the wilderness wanderings)—34-39 i) Infidelity of God's people ii) Fidelity of God
3) Out of the wilderness and into the Promised Land—40-72 a) Flashback # 1 (the plagues against Egypt and the exodus)—40-55 i) Infidelity of God's people ii) Fidelity of God b) Flashback # 2 (entering the Promised Land; book of Judges?)—56-64 i) Infidelity of God's people ii) Fidelity of God c) Flashback # 3 (rejection of Ephraim and selection of Judah)—65-72
4) Things to remember: a) There is a danger that the more God gives, the less we appreciate it. (Kidner) b) There is a danger of discontentment, ingratitude, and spiritual defection. c) Our record is our shame, but God's persistent goodness is our hope for the unfinished story. (paraphrase of Kidner) d) Our sins they are many, His mercy is more.
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By God's amazing grace alone, Phil was drawn to salvation in Jesus Christ as a college freshman. He began his pastoral ministry as an assistant pastor (working specifically with youth and music) in 1983 while in seminary. He became the senior pastor here at Calvary in December...
