Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for August 25, 2024

Grace in a Tight Place

Psalms 4:1-8

Series: Psalms For Sonburst

1. Background

• evening psalm that focuses on peace in a distracting situation
• connection to Psalm 3 and use in public worship

2. Enriched Prayer 1

• steadying appeal to the LORD’S character in a time of distress
• urgent confidence and relief through making space

3. Focused Application 2-6

• for the slanderer (2-3)
• for the impulsive (4-5)
• for the despairing (6)

4. Fruitful Reality 7-8

• massive joy
• deep peace

5. So What?

• Because the LORD is the source of security and peace, cultivate a constant awareness of His personal and protective grace.
• “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…” (Gal. 5:22)
• Yield to the text and remember how the LORD regards you. (Rom. 8:1, 31-38)
• “What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near…” (Hoffman)