Audio will be posted on June 15.
The Scope of Your Hope
Psalms 17:1-15
1. Introduction
• David’s declaration in Psa. 63:3
• Paul’s assertion in 1 Thess. 5:17
• Paul’s assertion in 1 Thess. 5:17
2. Petition in Defense of Character 1-5
• cause is just
• consistency of thought and action (1 John 3:18)
• consistency of thought and action (1 John 3:18)
3. Petition for Protection from Enemies 6-12
• in the center of God’s watchful care
• in the midst of the world’s oppression
• in the midst of the world’s oppression
4. Petition about Present and Future 13-15
• appeal for deliverance
• expression of confidence and connection to Christ
• expression of confidence and connection to Christ
5. So What?
• Because God promises to vindicate and preserve His people, pray confidently about your present circumstances and future portion.
• “A good theology of suffering must have an exalted view of God.” (Joni Eareckson Tada)
• “In lovingkindness Jesus came, my soul in mercy to reclaim. And from the depths of sin and shame, through grace He lifted me…” (C. Gabriel)
• “A good theology of suffering must have an exalted view of God.” (Joni Eareckson Tada)
• “In lovingkindness Jesus came, my soul in mercy to reclaim. And from the depths of sin and shame, through grace He lifted me…” (C. Gabriel)