Timeless Biblical Truth.
When believers confess (and forsake) their sin to the Lord they may expect Him to remove His disciplinary actions.
- Believers who are suffering divine discipline for their sin may plead with God for relief (1).
- Believers must confess that their suffering is due to their sin (2-14).
- Believers confess that their suffering is divine discipline for sin (2-4).
- Believers understand that the LORD is their only help (5-11).
- Believers are mute when their enemies exploit their pain (12-14).
- Believers’ confidence in the LORD has sound reasons (15-20).
- Believers are confident that the LORD will answer their prayer (15).
- Believers have reasons for their confidence (16-20).
- God will not let the wicked rejoice over them (16).
- God will not let them die in grief (17).
- God will receive their confession of sin (18).
- God will prevent the wicked from repaying good with evil (19-20).
- Believers’ plea for immediate help is based on their covenantal relationship with the LORD (21-22).
- The LORD should not forsake them because He is their God (21).
- The LORD should hasten to deliver them because He is their salvation (22).
Questions for Second Milers
- What are the psalmist’s circumstances (external and internal)?
- What causes him anguish (cf. vv 1-2, 4-5, 8)?
- Have you experienced sorrow and helplessness? When?
- Is there any relationship between your spiritual and physical problems?
- To whom does the psalmist look for help (cf. vv.11-12 with 15, 21-22)?
- What must psalmist do to make his relief possible?
- What should you do today to find relief from the guilt of sin and divine discipline because of it?
- Give your own short title to this psalm?
Lanny Tanton is the Pastor at The Bible Church of the Lakes in Horseshoe Bay, Texas – just outside of Marble Falls. Pastor Tanton welcomes you to our website and hopes that you’ll enjoy reading these insightful blog posts. Please contact us if you have further questions!!
