A Strategy for Suffering (Psalm 143)
Psalm 143
Media - Redeemed South Bay · Pastor Geoff Alfassa
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Show Notes
Sermon Notes:
Main idea: In Psalm 143, we see a simple strategy for suffering so that as God’s servants we will know how to entrust our soul to God and seek his deliverance, guidance, and glory.
Plead (vv. 1-4)
a. What you should plead (v. 1)
b. How you should plead
i. On the basis of his character (v. 1)
ii. With brokenness and contrition (v. 2)
iii. On behalf of your condition (vv. 3-4)
Ponder (v. 5)
Pray (vv. 6-10)
a. The posture (v. 6)
b. The petitions (vv.7-10)
i. Deliver me! (vv. 7, 9)
ii. Lead me! (vv. 8, 10)
c. The persuasion (vv.7 , 8, 9, 10)
Predict (vv. 10-12)
a. You will …
i. Lead me (v. 10)
ii. Deliver me (v. 11)
iii. Destroy my adversaries (v. 12)
b. Why such confidence?
i. Because I am your servant