Through the Psalms 2024 019: A Praise for Deliverance (Through the Psalms) Psalm 18
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Jun 1, 2024 A study of David's heartfelt thanksgiving for deliverance and how his life-long rescues shape pastoral teaching. Exploration of military metaphors portraying God as rock, fortress, and shield. Vivid readings of David's distress and swift rescue imagery. Reflection on righteous living, faith's rewards, and praise that extends to all nations.
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Praise For Past Deliverance
- David praises God for past deliverances as a way to deepen affection and gratitude rather than only asking for future help.
- Don Green urges believers to cultivate a memory-bank of God's faithfulness to strengthen intimacy with God.
Pursue Intimate First-Person Faith
- Pursue an intimate, first-person relationship with God by reading Scripture and seeking Him directly through Christ.
- Don Green challenges listeners to stop relying on intermediaries and to get alone with God to grow intimacy.
Remember God's Responsive Deliverance
- David remembers crises where death loomed and he cried out to God, who answered from His temple.
- This remembered responsiveness of God fuels David's profound gratitude and trust.
