Introduction: A Psalm of Asaph – II Chronicles 29:30 “Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praise unto the LORD with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshipped.”
1. How does the Psalmist describe God? vs. 1
2. What does the Psalmist divulge about himself? vs. 2-3
3. How are the wicked described? vs. 4-12
4. What wrong attitudes did the Psalmist display? vs. 13-16
5. What caused a change in attitude that pricked his conscience?
vs. 17-22
Ver. 17. “Their end. Providence is often mysterious and a source of perplexity to us. Walking in Hyde Park one day, I saw a piece of paper on the grass. I picked it up; it was a part of a letter; the beginning was wanting, the end was not there; I could make nothing of it. Such is providence. You cannot see beginning or end, only a part. When you can see the whole, then the mystery will be unveiled.” Thomas Jones. 1871. (TOD – Spurgeon).
6. What does the Palmist declare when his focus is on God?
vs. 23-28
Application:
How might this Psalm be an example to us in our prayers this evening?
Is there a particular verse that speaks to your heart tonight? Would you be willing to share why?
Magnify! 