Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for August 18, 2024

Crisis Management: A Biblical Response

Psalms 3:1-8

Series: Psalms For Sonburst

1. Confidence in the LORD’S Character when the Crisis Arises (1-3)

• circumstances: King David faces disloyalty and discouragement when Absalom rebels
• increasing opposition
• immediate cry
• insightful expressions: shield, glory, lifter of my head

2. Rehearsal of the LORD’S Care during the Crisis (4-6)

• perspective shift: from speaking directly to the LORD to speaking about the LORD
• protective care that sustains
• protective care that inspires

3. Appeal to the LORD as the Cause of Deliverance from the Crisis (7-8)

• requests: arise and deliver
• anticipation of complete deliverance
• recognition of the sole source of deliverance

4. So What?

• Because of the LORD’S character and care, determine to serve Him confidently when crisis comes.
• connection to Christ: Matt. 26:30; 2 Sam. 15:30, Rom. 8:31
• “Get theological.” (Begg)