Counseling from the Psalms: Psalm 76 - The God who is Known and Near

It is not always possible to find a reason for the psalms being placed where they are in the Psalter, but in this case, Psalm 76 follows the last psalm nicely. In fact, there are links between Psalms 74, 75, and 76. Psalm 74 looks at the violence and injustice that are in the world and asks the Lord to intervene. In Psalm 75 God speaks to say that in “the appointed time” he will act both to strike down the arrogant and to lift up the meek and afflicted. Psalm 76 celebrates a dramatic incident in which God did exactly that, utterly destroying Israel’s enemies. In all three psalms, God is viewed as the Judge before whom everyone must one day stand and with whom all must eventually come to terms (James Montgomery Boice)

In this study, hear another exposition in our Counseling from the Psalms series, from Psalm 76.

Be blessed.

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Psalm 76: God is Known and Near to You
James Long, Jr.
Sundays in the Psalms / Psalm 76

Message Outline
1. God is known by His people and is near to them (Psalm 76:1-3)
a. God is known by His people (Psalm 76:1)
b. God is near to His people (Psalm 76:2)
c. God will protect His people (Psalm 76:3)

2. God delivers His people and is to be feared (Psalm 76:4-9)
a. God overpowers His enemies (Psalm 76:4-6)
b. God is to be feared and is the Judge (Psalm 76:7-9)

3. Given that…what should we do? (Psalm 76:10-12)
a. Remember: God is Majestic, Sovereign, and Providential (Psalm 76:10)
b. Our Responsibility: Keep our vows and word. Do what is right (Psalm 76:11a)
c. The World’s Responsibility: Submit to God, honor Him, or be judged (Psalm 76:11b-12)

The Gospel in Psalm 76

Bringing It Home
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