I have put my trust in the LORD God
Text: Psalm 73
8 February 2015
8 February 2015
Text: Psalm 73
“I HAVE PUT MY TRUST IN YOU”
(I) AN UNTESTED TRUST
1. Initial trust
2. Innocent trust (Psalm 73:1)
(III) THE TESTING OF OUR TRUST IN GOD
1. When we stumble (Psalm 73:2)
2. When we look at the prosperity of the wicked (Psalm 73:3-12)
(III) A RUFFLED TRUST IN GOD
1. Doubts come
Is innocence in vain? (Psalm 73:13)
2. Pain is felt
Doubt and sorrow (Psalm 73:14-16)
(IV) THE REGAINING OF TRUST
1. Returning to God and His sanctuary (Psalm 73:17)
2. A deeper understanding of the path of the wicked (Psalm 73:17-22)
a) Slippery slope
b) Destruction at the end of the slope
3. Confession of foolishness (Psalm 73:21-22)
(V) A DEEPER TRUST
1. God’s presence (Psalm 73:23)
2. God’s company (Psalm 73:23)
3. God’s guidance (Psalm 73:24)
4. God’s promise of heaven (Psalm 73:24)
5. God’s strength (Psalm 73:26)
6. God’s closeness (Psalm 73:28)