YOU WILL HEAR ME, O GOD
Text: Psalm 17
20 May 2012
(I) A PRAYER FOR VINDICATION
“Let my vindication come from Your presence…” Psalm 17:2a
1. A complex prayer
2. A candid approach needed
3. A courageous lifestyle
(II) CONTENT OF A PRAYER FOR VINDICATION
1. It must be a just cause (Psalm 17:1a)
2. Prayer must be made with no deceit (Psalm 17:1b)
3. The heart must be prepared to be tested (Psalm 17:3a)
4. Lifestyle must be examined (Psalm 17:4c)
(III) REASONS FOR THIS PRAYER FOR VINDICATION
1. Oppression of the wicked (Psalm 17:9a)
2. Deadly enemies who surround (Psalm 17:9b)
3. Danger of being prey to wicked human predators (Psalm 17:10-12)
4. Grave danger posed by wicked men (Psalm 17:13)
(IV) DESIRED OUTCOME
1. Confrontation of the wicked (Psalm 17:13a)
2. Casting down of the wicked (Psalm 17:13b)
(V) CONFIDENCE IN GOD’S VINDICATION
1. Trust in God’s tender protection (Psalm 17:8)
2. Faith to see God’s face in righteousness (Psalm 17:15a)
3. Satisfaction in being in the likeness of God (Psalm 17:15b)