Psalm 69 - Hated without Cause

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Sundays in the Psalms / Psalm 69
Prayer for protection

In the psalm, we will hear of a man who is hated without reason and is being falsely accused.
But rather than thinking of his own reputation, he is more concerned about how other believers are being affected.

We also hear of a misunderstood man, yet a man who continues to pray. He was begging God to listen to him not because of his own goodness but because of God's mercy and kindness.

David's sorrow will encourage us to look at Jesus Christ and what He suffered for all of those who would trust in Him as the Savior and Lord.

Psalm 69 ends by focusing on the future and ends with a burst of praise.

How was the psalmist able to praise? Because he was able to look towards God's promised salvation as he dealt with the present pain.

There will be much for us to learn from this great psalm.

Message Outline
00:00 Introduction
05:09 • A Sea of Trouble
10:19 o The psalmist’s first prayer: He cries out for rescue. He is crying out in desperation (Psalm 69:1-4)
15:08 • The Concern for a Faithful Testimony
15:23 o The psalmist’s second prayer: He confesses his folly (Psalm 69:5)
19:32. o The psalmist’s second prayer: He expresses his concern for the protection of God’s people and the promotion of God’s name (Psalm 69:6)
21:32 • The Description of the Unfair Treatment
21:44 o The psalmist clarifies why he is in trouble (Psalm 69:7-12)
27:39 • The Deep Desire for Vindication
27:52 o The psalmist prays passionately for God’s help (Psalm 69:13-21)
34:45 • A Passionate Plea for God to Judge
35:07. o The psalmist’s prayer of imprecation (Psalm 69:22-29)
40:40 • Praise to God who Hears and Saves
40:57. o The psalmist expresses his confidence in God and gratitude for God’s saving work (Psalm 69:30-36)
43:31 • The Gospel Proclaimed in Psalm 69

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