Faith of the Psalmist in Psalms 86-89

STS Lesson 1002: Our Covenant Keeping God T

Memory Verse Memory Verse I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, [4] Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah. (Psalms 89:3,4) Text: Psalms 86:1-17; 87:1-7; 88:1-18; 89:1-52

Introduction Introduction Psalms 86:1, 13b; 87:2; 88:3; 89:52 Psalms 86:1, 13b; 87:2; 88:3; 89:52 Today s lesson looks at God- the faithful, covenant and promise keeper. It considers: 1. Prayer of David- Psalms 86:1 2. Persuasion in God s ability to deliver- Psalms 86:13b 3. Preeminent love of God for His people and their habitation- Psalms 87:2 4. Problems encountered by the Psalmist- Psalms 88:3 5. Partnership and performance of covenant with David 6. Praise to the faithful God- Psalms 89:52

Three Points to Consider THE PRAYER AND CONFIDENCE OF THE PSALMIST 1 THE PERPLEXITY CONFRONTING THE PSALMIST 22 THE PROMISE AND COVENANT OF OUR FAITHFUL GOD 3

POINT 1: THE PRAYER AND CONFIDENCE OF THE PSALMIST POINT 1: THE PRAYER AND CONFIDENCE OF THE PSALMIST ( (Psalms 86:1 Psalms 86:1- -17; 87:1 17; 87:1- -7; 88:13 7; 88:13- -14; 50:15) 14; 50:15) The Psalmist prayed in times of distress and difficulties. He was poor, needy and in danger due to intense persecution. He demonstrated faith and confidence in God for deliverance through prayers. The contents of his prayers include: 1. The knowledge of God and His ways- Psalms 86:11. Christian youths should also pray to know more about God 2. Mercy and deliverance from enemies- Psalms 86:13-16 3. Strength for his fainting soul. Believers must seek God s strength when confronted with life s challenges 4. God s goodness, help and comfort- Psalms 86:17 5. Praise to God for His love to Israel Psalms 87:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9 Christian youths should cultivate daily habit of praying and emulate the Psalmist s pattern of prayers in times of troubles

POINT 2: THE PERPLEXITY CONFRONTONG THE PSALMIST POINT 2: THE PERPLEXITY CONFRONTONG THE PSALMIST ( (Psalms 88:1 Psalms 88:1- -18; 89:38 18; 89:38- -51; 34:19; 42:5,11; Proverbs 24:10; Ecclesiastes 7:14; 51; 34:19; 42:5,11; Proverbs 24:10; Ecclesiastes 7:14; Romans 8:35) Romans 8:35) O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee (Psalms 88:1). Here, the Psalmist portrayed a desperate and near hopeless situation due to delay in answer to prayers. He had lots of troubles and challenges (Psalms 88:2,3). Some of his troubles highlighted include: 1. Near death experience- Psalms 86:4-6 2. Sundry afflictions- Psalms 88:7-9 3. Separation from loved ones- Psalms 88:8,18 4. Disapproval from neighbors- Psalms 89: 41 5. Victimization by the enemies- Psalms 89:42 6. Defeat in life s battles- Psalms 89:45 Christian youths must know that life is a battle ground not a playground (A.W. Tozer). Like the Psalmist, when you are going

POINT 2: THE PERPLEXITY CONFRONTONG THE PSALMIST POINT 2: THE PERPLEXITY CONFRONTONG THE PSALMIST ( (Psalms 88:1 Psalms 88:1- -18; 89:38 18; 89:38- -51; 34:19; 42:5,11; Proverbs 24:10; Ecclesiastes 7:14; 51; 34:19; 42:5,11; Proverbs 24:10; Ecclesiastes 7:14; Romans 8:35) Romans 8:35) through life s challenges, hold unto God in prayers and He will deliver you. Nothing should separate us from the love of Christ.

POINT 3: THE PROMISE AND COVENANT POINT 3: THE PROMISE AND COVENANT OF OUR FAITHFUL GOD OF OUR FAITHFUL GOD (Psalms 89:1 (Psalms 89:1- -37, Genesis 15:1 37, Genesis 15:1- -21, 1 Kings 9:5, 2 Chronicles 6:16, 1 Kings 8:56) 2 Chronicles 6:16, 1 Kings 8:56) 21, 1 Kings 9:5, I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. (Psalms 89:1) Psalms 89 focuses on God s covenant with David vs 20,3. A covenant is an agreement between two parties to do or not to do something David was a special man who loved God from his youth. God s covenant to David include: 1. An everlasting throne and Kingship- Psalms 89:4 2. Unfailing kindness and faithfulness- Psalms 89:33 3. Unbroken covenant- Psalms 89:33,34

POINT 3: THE PROMISE AND COVENANT POINT 3: THE PROMISE AND COVENANT OF OUR FAITHFUL GOD OF OUR FAITHFUL GOD (Psalms 89:1 (Psalms 89:1- -37, Genesis 15:1 37, Genesis 15:1- -21, 1 Kings 9:5, 2 Chronicles 6:16, 1 Kings 8:56) 2 Chronicles 6:16, 1 Kings 8:56) 21, 1 Kings 9:5, The covenant of everlasting throne and Kingship were fulfilled in Jesus Christ in the new testament- Luke 1:32 Today, God is calling all youths to a covenant relationship with Him through Jesus Christ: A covenant of conversion from sin A covenant of a total surrender to Him A covenant of a consistent walk with God A covenant of eternal abode for faithful, fearless and forthright youths God is not a respecter of persons; if He could use a nobody David, He can choose and use you for His own glory

Questions Questions What was David s prayer about and what should be the content of the prayers of believing youths today? Mention some challenges that Christian youths go through today? How should Christian youths respond to their peculiar challenges? What is a covenant? Mention the covenant God Had with David What can we learn from God s dealing with David?

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