DELIVERANCE-Psalm 18

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Psalm 18-DELIVERANCE powerpoint.

Psalm 18:1-2 - Bible verse - DailyVerses.netFor the director of music. Of David the servant of the Lord. He sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said:

“I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies. The cords of death entangled me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me” (Ps 18:1-4). [4th longest psalm] (2 Sam 22:1-51).

  1. Why does David love God (Ps 18:1-3 and heading)? What metaphors or word pictures does he use and what do they teach us about God?
  2. What imagery does he use to convey his distress and desperate situation (Ps 18:4-7)? Do God’s people need to go through such desperated distress (Ac 14:22)?
    • How does Ps 18:4-5, 7 point to Jesus’ death (Mt 27:50-52)?
  3. How did God respond to David calling out to Him (Ps 18:8-15)?
    • Is this what literally happened when God delivered David from Saul’s hand?
    • Despite adversity, do you trust God working beneath the surface and behind the scenes?
  4. How does David credit God for rescuing him (Ps 18:16-19)?
    • How does Ps 18:16-17 point to Jesus’ resurrection (1 Cor 15:26)?
  5. What reasons does he give for God rewarding him (Ps 18:20-24; 24:4; 26:6; 15:1-3)?
    • How can he so confidently declare his righteousness before God? Was he boasting (Dt 8:6; Jer 9:23-24)?
    • How does Ps 18:20-22, 23-24 ultimately point to Jesus (2 Cor 5:21; Heb 4:15; 1 Jn 3:5) and to his exaltation (Ps 18:24; Heb 7:26)?
  6. How does God treat the faithful, pure and humble versus the devious (Ps 18:25-27; Gal 6:7; Mt 7:2)?
  7. What reasons does he give for God granting him victories over enemies (Ps 18:28-36)? Where does his strength come from (Ps 18:30-33; 1:2-3)? How does he describe defeating his foes (Ps 18:37-42)? What vivid language is used?
    • How does Ps 18:29, 32-34, 37 point to Jesus’ resilience and victory (Heb 5:8-9; Jn 16:33)?
  8. What happened among the nations because of God’s deliverance of David (Ps 18:43-45)? What final praises does David offer God for His salvation and covenant love (Ps 18:46-50)?
    • How does Ps 18:43-44, 48-49 point to Jesus’ kingdom (Phil 2:9-11)?

How does Psalm 18 point to Christ?

  1. 18:1-7 suggests Jesus’ death (Ps 18:4-5, 7).
  2. 18:8-18 suggests Jesus’ resurrection (Ps 18:7, 16, 17).
  3. 18:19-27 suggests Jesus’ exaltation (Ps 18:21, 23, 24).
  4. 18:28-42 suggests Jesus’ victory (Ps 18:29, 37).
  5. 18:43-50 suggests Jesus’ kingdom (Ps 18:43-44, 48-49).

Psalm 18 explore

  • David’s prayers of distress (Ps 18:1-3),
  • God’s powerful deliverance (Ps 18:4-19),
  • David’s righteousness (Ps 18:20-24),
  • God’s just dealings (Ps 18:25-27),
  • the reasons for victory (Ps 18:28-36),
  • vivid battle imagery (Ps 18:37-42),
  • the impact among nations (Ps 18:43-45), and
  • closing praises (Ps 18:46-50).

Great Praise for a Great God:

For the director of music. Of David the servant of the Lord. He sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said:

1 I love you, Lord, my strength.

2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

3 I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies. (Ps 18:1-3).

30 “As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze” (Ps 18:30, 32-34).

How does Psalm 18 point to Christ?

  1. 18:1-6 suggests Jesus’ death (Ps 18:4-5).
  2. 18:7-18 suggests Jesus’ resurrection (Ps 18:7, 16, 17).
  3. 18:19-27 suggests Jesus’ exaltation (Ps 18:21, 23, 24).
  4. 18:28-42 suggests Jesus’ victory (Ps 18:29, 37).
  5. 18:43-50 suggests Jesus’ kingdom (Ps 18:43, 44, 48, 49).

Ps 18:1-50 closely resembles 2 Sam 22:1-51.

  1. Kidner. 1973.  A Warrior King Looks Back.
    1. The refuge (Ps 18:1-3). I love you, Lord. Yahweh, the Rock of Israel. Devotion to the saving God. Introductory praise.
    2. The rescue (Ps 18:4-19). The hindsight of faith. Divine intervention: Powerful narrative of deliverance. Affliction (Ps 18:4-6). The Lord’s Coming to Help (Ps 18:7-15). The Lord’s Deliverance (Ps 18:16-19).
    3. “His way is perfect” (Ps 18:20-30). God‘s Faithfulness to the Faithful (Ps 18:20-29).
    4. Victory and rout (Ps 18:31-45).
    5. Doxology (Ps 18:46-50). The joy of grace. Yahweh, the Rock of Israel. Devotion to the saving God. Conclusion of praise.
  2. Keller. 2015. 3. Friendship with God (Ps 18:20-27). 4. Strength through the word (Ps 18:28-33). 5. True greatness (Ps 18:34-45). 
  3. Wilson. 2002. Instruction in Righteousness (Ps 18:20-29). The Way of Victory (Ps 18:30-45).
  4. Goldingay. 2013. 1. We’re all been rescued from death a few times (Ps 18:1-24). 2. Self–Knowledge or Self–Deception (Ps 18:25-50).
  5. Longman III, Garland. 2008. Royal Thanksgiving. Confidence in God; Evil; Deliverance; Commitment to Integrity; God’s Perfect Word. The Divine Perfections (Ps 18:30-36). The King’s Victory over the Enemies (Ps 18:37-42). The Glorious Deliverance (Ps 18:43-45).
  6. Motyer. 2016. What a Great God! Yahweh in power (Ps 18:3-19): Prayer (Ps 18:3-6). Power (Ps 18:7-15). Rescue (Ps 18:16-19). Yahweh in righteousness (Ps 18: 20-29).
  7. The Lord is my Rock and my Fortress. Our Unshakable Foundation. Great Praise from a Great Victory. Guzik.
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