January 8th, 2023 - The Discourse is the Lord's

Scripture Passage:  Psalm 4

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Psalms:
A different kind of voice from scripture

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Psalm 4:
1) anxiety to trust
2) a template

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1 Answer me when I call...
You have relieved me in my distress...hear my prayer.

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2 How long will my honor be treated as an insult?
How long will you love what is worthless and strive for a lie?

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3 But know that the Lord has set apart the godly person for Himself;
The Lord hears when I call to Him.

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4 Tremble, and do not sin;
Meditate in your heart...be still.
5 Offer the sacrifices...And trust in the Lord.

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6 Many are saying, “Who will show us anything good?”
Lift up the light of Your face upon us, Lord!

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7 You have put joy in my heart,
More than when their grain and new wine are abundant.

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8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep,
For You alone, Lord, have me dwell in safety.

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David: God's shepherd-psalmist for Israel

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The ______ is the Lord's

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Like David, we expect God to answer.
Like Israel, we seek him in community.

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He's got this.