Sermon Tone Analysis
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1) What are the main ideas of this text?
David is facing a fatal situation - “Sheol”.
(v. 3)
God Has helped David.
(v. 2)
The reason for his struggle is God’s Wrath (v. 5)
The Pendulum of Life (v. 6)
God always brings the Pendulum back to favor and joy.
(v.
5-7, 11-12)
2) What is the Historical Background of this text?
Prepared for Temple Dedication in Advance (Maybe)
Used at another dedication (Solomon, 2nd Temple,
Cleansing After 167 AD when Antiochus IV Epiphanes sacrificed to Zeus.
(Possibly reincorporated latter after David wrote the Psalm)
3) How can you summarize the main point of this text?
God at times displays is wrath (NT equivalent for believers [Chastening]), but God’s favor always returns to those who fear the Lord.
3) What is the Historical Background of this text?
Prepared for Temple Dedication in Advance (Maybe)
Used at another dedication (Solomon, 2nd Temple,
Cleansing in 167 AD
4) What passages really stand out to you?
How can we apply this text?
Psalm 30:11-12
4) How can you apply this text?
Remember that sin does effect my relationship with God.
(v. 5)
Remember that God’s favor is found even in the midst of Wrath/Chastisement.
(v. 5)
The Loss of God is a dismaying reality (v.
7)
God’s mercy and help is always available.
(v.
10)
God always will turn my despair into hope and joy.
(v.
11-12)
Cross References:
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Ross: Interestingly, just prior to acquiring the site for the temple, David sinned in numbering the people, for which the LORD brought a severe plague on the land ( and ).
David did not personally fall sick in that plague ()
Response:
1) Is God ever Angry at Christians? How does God respond to Christian sin?
2) What would you lose if you didn’t have God?
What does that teach about your obligation and dependence upon God?
3) What issues do you need God for help and mercy?
Have you asked him for help and mercy?
4) What does this verse teach about God’s work in our lives?
(v. 5, 11-12)
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