‘Summer Psalms’ No. 5 A PERSONAL TESTIMONY? (Psalm 34)
1) A Personal Testimony (v1-10)
a) Praising God (1-3)
b) Seeking God (4-7)
c) Experiencing God (8-10)
2) Pointed Teaching (v11-22)
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What is your testimony?
1) CHARACTER! (v2-10) Tenacity (v2), Integrity (v3), Accountability (v4), Transparency (v5), Humility (v6), Purity (v10) 2) CARE! (v7,8,11) Gentleness, Tenderness, Affection, Example, Sacrifice, Intimacy 3) COMMITMENT! (v12) Making disciples of Jesus who walk in a manner worthy of God Lessons: 1) Godliness is everything. 2) People don’t care how much you know until they know…
1. SCRIPTURE a) 2 Pet 1:3 Knowledge of Him Our purpose: Phil 3:10; His presence: Luke 24:27 b) 2 Pet 1:4 ..precious and very great promises…. (Acts 2:21; 1Jn 1:9; Rom 8:29-32; Ps 23:4; 1 Thess 4:16-18) Read it, believe it, pray it, obey it – this is assurance 2. SPIRIT a) His witness…
1) YOU DESPISE MY NAME! (v6) With Irreverence. You don’t honour or fear the Lord of Hosts 2) YOU DEFILE MY ALTAR! (v7-13) With Indifference. With second rate offerings 3) YOU DEBASE MY WORSHIP! (v13-14) With Insolence. You profane and cheat with wearisome worship…repent or be ruined!
THE NEW WORLD MANIFESTO: Healing for the nations (v17) Restoration of joy and gladness (v18) Removal of all causes of tears and distress (v19) Guaranteed fulfilment (v20) Perfect justice – with no exceptions (v20) A satisfying and enjoyable society (v21) Stability to live life ‘to the max’ (v22) No more tragedy or terror (v23) Accessibility…
Understand that you’re in a Battle It’s SERIOUS It’s SHARED We’re WOUNDED We’re WEAK Use the right Weapon The Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God God’s Word Convicts, Comforts and Command Fight fire with fire The Promises of God far outshine the Promises of Lust The Pleasures of God far outweigh…
1.COME, DRINK, EAT AND LIVE! (v1-5) a) Empty Bottle and Empty Pocket b) Empty Bottle and Full Pocket c) Water for refreshment, Milk for nourishment and Wine for excitement d) Come to God – taste and see that the LORD is good! How? a) Listen Up! b) Look Up! c) Show Up! 2….