I Sought the LORD and He Heard Me

Text: Psalm 34
7 February 2016

KNOWING GOD AS “THE LORD”

1. The use of the title “LORD” used 16 times in Psalm 34

2. The origin of this title

a) This may be traced to Exodus 6
b) God used this title “LORD”
i) As the covenantal name Israel may use to address Him   Exodus 6:3
ii) As the LORD who redeems His people from Egypt   Exodus 6:6
iii) As the LORD who gives Canaan as the Promised Land   Exodus 6:4, 8
iv) As the LORD God to His people   Exodus 6:7

EXPERIENCING THE LORD IN LIFE

1. One who hears and answers prayer   Psalm 34:4, 6

2. One who delivers from fears   Psalm 34:4

3. One who sends His angels to protect   Psalm 34:7

4. One who is good   Psalm 34:8

5. One who will provide for those who seek Him   Psalm 34:10

DISCOVERING MORE ABOUT THE LORD

1. His eyes are on the righteous   Psalm 34:15

2. His ears are open to their cries   Psalm 34:15

3. His face is against those who do evil   Psalm 34:16

4. He is near to those who have a broken heart   Psalm 34:18

5. He delivers the righteous from afflictions   Psalm 34:19

6. He guards the righteous   Psalm 34:20

7. He redeems the soul of His servants   Psalm 34:22

APPROPRIATE RESPONSE TO THE LORD

1. Bless the LORD   Psalm 34:1

2. Praise Him continually   Psalm 34:1

3. Magnify Him   Psalm 34:3

4. Trust Him   Psalm 34:8

5. Fear Him   Psalm 34:9, 11