Outbless Weekly

Psalm, Chapter 81 God’s Goodness and Israel’s Waywardness. For the choir director; [ a ]on the Gittith. A Psalm of Asaph. 81 Sing for joy to God our strength;  Shout joyfully to the God of Jacob. -          The title of this message is God's goodness and Israel’s waywardness o    God’s goodness is worth considering o    Israel’s Waywardness is typical of man §  Doing only what you want; refus...

Psalm, Chapter 80 God Implored to Rescue His People from Their Calamities. For the choir director; set to [ a ]El Shoshannim; [ b ]Eduth. A Psalm of Asaph. 80 Oh, give ear, Shepherd of Israel,  You who lead Joseph like a flock;  You who are enthroned above the cherubim, shine forth! -        The title of this message is God implored to rescue his people from their calamities o    sometimes we need...

Psalm, Chapter 79 A Lament over the Destruction of Jerusalem, and Prayer for Help. A Psalm of Asaph. 79 O God, the nations have [ a ]invaded Your inheritance; They have defiled Your holy temple; They have laid Jerusalem in ruins. -        The title of this message is a lament over the destruction of Jerusalem, and prayer for help -        there are two components of this title o     the first is a...

Psalm, Chapter 78 God’s Guidance of His People in Spite of Their Unfaithfulness. A [ a ]Maskil of Asaph. 78 Listen, my people, to my [ b ]instruction; Incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a parable;  I will tell riddles of old,   3 Which we have heard and known,  And our fathers have told us. -        God’s guidance of His People  o    Notice God is guiding His peo...

Psalm, Chapter 77 Comfort in Trouble from Recalling God’s Mighty Deeds. For the choir director; [ a ]according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. 77 My voice rises to God, and I will cry aloud; My voice rises to God, and He will hear me. -          Comfort in trouble from recalling God’s Might Deeds o    There is an important lesson in this title o    You can get comfort while in trouble §  Here is ho...

Psalm, Chapter 76 The Victorious Power of the God of Jacob. For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. 76 God is known in Judah;  His name is great in Israel. -          The title of this message is the victorious power of the God of Jacob -          note that it's the victorious power – the power that ends in victory! -          Note that belongs to the God of...

Psalm, Chapter 75 God Abases the Proud, but Exalts the Righteous. For the choir director; set to [ a ]Al-tashheth. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. 75 We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks,  For Your name is near;  Men declare Your wondrous works. -          The title of this message is God abases the proud, but exalts the righteous -          these are polar opposites so that we can see the diffe...

Psalm, Chapter 74  An Appeal against the Devastation of the Land by the Enemy. A [ a ]Maskil of Asaph. 74 O God, why have You rejected us forever? Why does Your anger smoke against the sheep of Your [ b ]pasture? -          The title of this message is an appeal against the devastation of the land by the enemy o    an appeal is when you go to the court and you ask them to change the ruling of a lo...

What does God say about Prayer?   Let us look at the foundational scriptures for prayer: Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all...

Psalm, Chapter 73 The End of the Wicked Contrasted with That of the Righteous. A Psalm of Asaph. 73 Surely God is good to Israel,  To those who are pure in heart! -          The title of this message is the end of the wicked contrasted with that of the righteous -          This means we are going to compare and contrast the end result -          A Psalm of Asaph o    Asaph means “gatherer, collect...

Psalm, Chapter 72 The Reign of the Righteous King. A Psalm of Solomon. 72 Give the king Your judgments, O God,  And Your righteousness to the king’s son. -          The reign of the righteous king o    the only righteous king is Jesus Christ o     and he will reign forever and ever -          A Psalm of Solomon o    Solomon means “recompense; to be or make whole or complete; completeness; peace” o...

Psalm, Chapter 71 Prayer of an Old Man for Deliverance. 71 In You, O Lord, I have taken refuge;  Let me never be ashamed. -          The title of this message is prayer of an old man for deliverance o    first of all notice guides grace in that the man lived to be old o    Second notice that your need to pray and ask God for deliverance doesn't go away even when you're older o    Finally...

Psalm, Chapter 70 Prayer for Help against Persecutors. For the choir director. A Psalm of David; for a memorial. 70 O God, hasten to deliver me; O Lord, hasten to my help! -          Prayer for Help against persecutors o    This title shows that even David had to pray for help o    Do you need to pray for help today against persecutors (other people trying to cause you harm?) -          This was w...

Psalm, Chapter 69 For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. 1 Save me, O God,     for the waters have come up to my neck.   2 I sink in the miry depths,     where there is no foothold. -          This chapter was for the music director meaning it was to be a song o    One that would learned, practiced, sang, memorized & repeated o    This is because God’s wants us to rememb...

Psalm, Chapter 68 The God of Sinai and of the Sanctuary. For the choir director. A Psalm of David. A Song. 68 [ a ]Let God arise, [ b ]let His enemies be scattered, And [ c ]let those who hate Him flee before Him. -          The God of Sinai and of the Sanctuary o    The title of this message is interesting because §  The God Sinai likely refers to Mt. Sinai where God gave Moses the ten commandmen...

Psalm, Chapter 67 The Nations Exhorted to Praise God. For the choir director; with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. 67 God be gracious to us and bless us,   And cause His face to shine [ a ]upon us— [ b ]Selah. -          The title of this message is “The nations exhorted to Praise God” o    First note that this message is to “The Nations” §  This means all the people of the earth o    The n...

Psalm, Chapter 66 Praise for God’s Mighty Deeds and for His Answer to Prayer. For the music director. A Song. A Psalm. 66 Shout joyfully to God, all the earth;   2 Sing the glory of His name;  Make His praise glorious. -          Praise for God’s Mighty Deeds and for His Answer to Prayer o    There are two things listed here o    Praise for God’s Mighty Deeds §  When is the last time you praised G...

Psalm, Chapter 65 God’s Abundant Favor to Earth and Man. For the choir director. A Psalm of David. A Song. 65 There will be silence [ a ]before You, and praise in Zion, O God, And to You the vow will be performed. -          The title of this message is God Abundant Favor to Earth and Man o    First we should note that God’s Abundant Favor §  It belongs to God alone §  He decides to give to Abunda...

Psalm, Chapter 64 Prayer for Deliverance from Secret Enemies. For the choir director. A Psalm of David. 64 Hear my voice, O God, in my [ a ]complaint; Preserve my life from dread of the enemy. -          The title of this message is prayer for deliverance from secret enemies -          it's important to note but David's first reaction is to pray -          and then note that he's pr...

Psalm, Chapter 63 The Thirsting Soul Satisfied in God. A Psalm of David, [ a ]when he was in the wilderness of Judah. 63 God, You are my God; I shall be watching for You;  My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You,  In a dry and exhausted land where there is no water. -          The title of this message is The Thirsting Soul Satisfied in God -          Is your Soul thirsting? -          It...

Psalm, Chapter 62 God Alone a Refuge from Treachery and Oppression. For the choir director; [ a ]according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. 62 My soul waits in silence for God only; From Him is my salvation. -          The title of this message is God Alone a Refuge from Treachery and Oppression o    First we note the God Alone is the answer o    Second we note that God is a Refuge, a place of safet...

Psalm, Chapter 61 Confidence in God’s Protection. For the choir director; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. 61 Hear my cry, O God;  Give heed to my prayer. -          The title of this message is Confidence in God’s Protection -          You can put your confidence in your own ability, bank account or friends & family but they will all fail you eventually – only trust in God works 10...

Psalm, Chapter 60 Lament over Defeat in Battle, and Prayer for Help. For the choir director; according to [ a ]Shushan Eduth. A [ b ]Mikhtam of David, to teach; [ c ]when he struggled with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and Joab returned, and smote twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt. 60 O God, You have rejected us. You have [ d ]broken us; You have been angry; O, restore us. -     ...

Psalm, Chapter 59 Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies. For the choir director; set to [ a ]Al-tashheth. A [ b ]Mikhtam of David, [ c ]when Saul sent men and they watched the house in order to kill him. 59 Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; [ d ]Set me securely on high away from those who rise up against me. -          The title of this message is prayer for deliverance from enemies o    sometim...

Psalm, Chapter 58 Prayer for the Punishment of the Wicked. For the choir director; set to [ a ]Al-tashheth. A [ b ]Mikhtam of David. 58 Do you indeed [ c ]speak righteousness, O [ d ]gods? Do you judge [ e ]uprightly, O sons of men? -          The title of this message is prayer for the punishment of the wicked -          it may seem odd that Dave would pray for the punishment of the wicked but th...