Psalm 56 – When I Afraid: Moving from Fear to Faith
Message Outline
1. The psalmist cries out for grace (Psalm 56:1-2, 5-6)
- Be gracious to me (Psalm 56:1)
- Because my enemies are pursuing me (Psalm 56:1-2, 5-6)
- Because my enemies are prideful and arrogant (Psalm 56:2)
2. The psalmist placed his confidence in a good God (Psalm 56:3-4, 7-11)
“This I know…God’s character”
- Justice (Psalm 56:7)
- Awareness (Psalm 56:8a)
- Compassionate (Psalm 56:8b)
- Remembers (Psalm 56:8c)
- Listens (Psalm 56:9)
- Protects (Psalm 56:9)
- Saves “Delivers”(Psalm 56:13a)
3. The psalmist commits himself to God’s calling – a ministry of gratitude (Psalm 56:12-13)
This, I know…God is for us…
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