1. Personal trouble (vs 1-2): a. Many, many, many... (2 Sam. 13-19) b. Family trouble: David fled from Absalom c. David's own sin: 2 Sam 12:9-12, 14 d. d. "There is no salvation for him in God" (vs. 2) 2. Trust in the LORD (vs 3-6) a. The LORD as (1) shield; (2) glory; (3) lifter of David's head (vs 3) b. In light of verse 4, why is it significant that David's personal trouble is set against the backdrop of Psalm 1 (The Man of Blessings) and Psalm 2 (The Crowned King) i. Note: "His holy mountain" - c.f. 2:6
C. Verse 5: David slept and awoke d. Verse 6: l will not be afraid of ten thousands of people 3. Petition to the LORD & blessing (vs. 7-8) a. Arise: war cry (Number 10:35-36) / response to enemies b. Why does David use the past tense ("Thou hast struck" / "Thou hast shattered")? c.Salvation belongs to the LORD
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