PSALMS FROM DAVID'S LIFE (2)

0. Introduction

a) Of the more than 70 psalms attributed to David, at least 14 of them are connected with specific events in his life. From them we see an outline of a growing relationship with God.

b) Here they are listed below.

1. Event in David's Life: "While hiding in a cave"

a) Text reference

@1. Read 1 Samuel 24 and Psalms 57.

b) What David learned about God?

@1. I will take refuge in the shadow of  God's wings until the calamities have passed.

2. Event in David's Life: "While hiding in the Wilderness of En Gedi"

a) Text reference

@1. Read 1 Samuel 24 and Psalms 63.

b) What David learned about God?

@1. My soul follows close behind God; his right hand upholds me.

3. Event in David's Life: "When Saul's pursuit was over"

a) Text reference

@1. Read 2 Samuel 22 and Psalms 18.

b) What David learned about God?

@1. To the merciful God shows himself merciful.

4. Event in David's Life: "After being confronted about his adultery with Bathsheba"

a) Text reference

@1. Read 2 Samuel 12 and Psalms 51.

b) What David learned about God?

@1. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart he will not despise.

5. Event in David's Life: "During Absalom's rebellion"

a) Text reference

@1. Read 2 Samuel 15 and Psalms 3.

b) What David learned about God?

@1. Salvation belongs to the Lord.

6. Event in David's Life: "During Absalom's rebellion"

a) Text reference

@1. Read 2 Samuel 15 and Psalms 7.

b) What David learned about God?

@1. He is a righteous God who tests hearts and minds and can bring to an end the wickedness of the  wicked and establish the just.