The seeming injustice in view is what occurred when (1) God ordained that Doeg communicate David's whereabouts, thereby placing David in greater danger and distress, followed by (2) Doeg's massacre of the priests and their families [85 people] at Nob, underscoring the seeming folly of God's withdrawing from Saul the ability to lead effectively. (MBC) But Doeg did this at the command of King Saul.
So, does this psalm describe Saul the King or Doeg the shepherd?
1) We need to recognize the reality of evil—52:1-3 a) Challenging his self-satisfaction b) Correcting with sound theology c) Exposing his character—52:2-3 i) His sinful speech ii) His sinful affections d) Selah.
2) We need to recognize the reality of God's eternal judgment—52:4-7 a) Restating the sinful affections—52:4 b) State what God will do—52:5 i) Demolition in general ii) Demolition in specifics iii)Selah. c) State why will God do what He will do—52:6-7 i) Observation and two-fold response
3) We need to recognize the reality of God's eternal reward of believers—52:8-9 a) Longevity and prosperity contrasted with demolition b) Objects of faith contrasted c) Public gratitude intended d) Communal confident anticipation
4) Things to remember: a) False accusations, deceit, and destructive activities all characterize the world of unbelief. And the people of God who are trying to live faithfully are often the target of such animosity. (Allen Ross) b) People may boast of the sin they have done, but I need to boast in what God has done.
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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...
