Psalm 4
1. David is praying in the evening declaring his trust in God. This is one of 7 Psalms that was told to us it was played on "stringed instruments". (Others are: 6, 54, 55, 61, 67, 76) ... David calls upon the God of His righteousness. One of God's Names is Jehovah Tsidkenu (*the T is silent) and it means "The Lord Our Righteousness". We are only able to stand right before God because Jesus took our sin and robed us in His righteous standing before God. How wonderful that David had this confidence in the Lord of His righteousness! ... What had God relieved him from through past prayers? vs. 1 His distress
2. David has a question for the people. He wonderedhow long his honor as a king would be a reproach to them. (vs.2) What else did he wonder about concerning them? vs. 2
3. What did David know about the godly man? vs. 3 - Name 2 things - 1) set him apart
2) God hears him when he prays
4. David seems to command himself to do certain things in this evening prayer to God. What does he tell himself? vs. 4,5 - Name 6 things - 1) do not sin
2)search our hearts
3)Offer right sacrifices
4)trust in the LORD
5) be silent
6)
5. What were many people saying to David? vs. 6 who could show thm anything good.
6. What did David rely on God to do for them? vs. 6 " Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD
7. What had God put into David's heart and what did he say it was better than? vs. 7 my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound
8. Why could David lie down and sleep in peace at night? vs. 8 O LORD, make me dwell in safety
Applications:
1. David calls upon the God of His righteousness. One of God's Names is Jehovah Tsidkenu (*the T is silent) and it means "The Lord Our Righteousness". We are only able to stand right before God because Jesus took our sin and robed us in His righteous standing before God. Comment on the following Scriptures:
- Jeremiah 23:6 - It looked as if the house of David would be ruined but God was there in the time of need to protected it.
- Isaiah 61:10 - God is our salvation and will be with us to the end.
- Romans 3:22 - we have to have faith in Jesus there is not diffrents in Him and the Father.
- Romans 4:22-25 -
- Romans 5:17 -
- 1 Corinthians 1:30 -
- 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 -
- Galatians 3:26,27 -
- Philippians 3:8,9 -
2. God delivers us from distress. What does that mean? What does the Bible teach us? Comment on the following Scriptures.
- 2 Samuel 22:1 -
- Psalm 34:4 -
- Psalm 40;2 -
- Psalm 50:15 -
- Psalm 107:6,20 -
- Psalm 138:7 -
- Isaiah 43:1-5 -
- Romans 10:13 -
- 1 Corinthians 10:13 -
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 -
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-11 -
- 2 Peter 2:9 -
3. David said the people "loved what was worthless" and they aimed at "deception". How can this happen to us and those we care about? Comment on the following Scriptures:
- Psalm 39:6; 119:37; 127:2 -
- Proverbs 28:19; 31:30 -
- Ecclesiastes 2:21,26; 4:4,8; 5:10; 11:10 -
- Matthew 16:26 -
- Luke 16:13 -
- Romans 12:2 -
- Colossians 3:5 -
- Hebrews 13:5 -
- 1 Timothy 6:10 -
- Titus 3:9 -
- 1 John 2:16; 5:21 -
4. David knew the Lord had "set apart" the godly man for Himself. We too have been 'set apart" which means we are "sanctified" which is where we get the word "saint" from. Comment on the following Scriptures showing how this is true:
- John 15:19 -
- Romans 1:1,17 -
- 1 Corinthians 1:30 -
- 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
- 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 -
- Philippians 1:6 -
- 1 Peter 1:16; 2:1-25 -
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3 -
- 2 Timothy 2:21 -
5. David was sure that the Lord would hear his prayer and he could sleep on it. Every Christian should have the same assurance that the Lord hears and will answer our prayers. If we have prayed for something for awhile and wonder why we don't know the answer yet, we can do inventory to see if something may be hindering our prayers. Comment on the following Scriptures regarding this:
- John 15:7 -
- Matthew 17:20,21 -
- 1 Peter 3:7 -
- James 5:16 -
- Psalm 17:1 -
- Proverbs 28:9 -
- Matthew 6:7 -
6. David had been asked who would show them "any good". He knew where goodness came from and asked that God lift up the light of His countenance upon them. When God puts gladness in our hearts, it is better than anything the world could ever offer us! Amen? Comment on the following Scriptures:
- Numbers 6:24-26 -
- 1 Chronicles 16:27 -
- Nehemiah 8:10 -
- Nehemiah 12:27 -
- Psalm 5:11; 16:9,11 -
- Psalm 30:11; 32:11; 37:4 -
- Psalm 40:8,9; 45:7;
- Psalm 63:3; 97:11
- Psalm 100:2; 105:43; 118:24; 126:3 -
- Isaiah 12:3; 35:10; 51:11 -
- Jeremiah 33:11 -
- John 15:11 -
- Acts 2:26,46; 14:17 -
- Romans 15:13 -
- Philippians 4:4 -
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16 -
- Hebrews 1:9 -
- James 1:7 -
7. David told himself to meditate on his bed; to be still; and to trust in the Lord. Before we go to bed each night, we should make sure there is no anger in our hearts or anything that would hinder our fellowship with the Lord. Comment on the following Scriptures:
- Ephesians 4:26-31
8. David can sleep well at night, even in distressing times and surrounded by the ungodly. He sleeps well because his safety is from the Lord, not from circumstances or even feeling.
- Psalm 3:5 -
- Psalm 4:8 -
- Psalm 127:2 -
- Proverbs 3:24 -
- Philippians 4:6,7 -
9. Summarize this lesson and post a prayer if you would like:
Warming Up to God
How do you generally respond when you are angry? (For example, do you talk about it or do you keep it to yourself?)I keep it to myself.
Discovering the Word
- What is David angry about (v. 2)?DThat God's people were worshipping false gods.
- How does David deal with his anger (vv. 1, 3)?He prayed to God and knew that God would hear him. David had the faith that we need today when we pray. We need to belive in our hearts that God will answer our prayers.
- In verse 4 David suggests that we can be angry and not sin. How do you think that could be possible?keep silent and search our hearts.
- What do you think David means by the phrase "search your hearts and be silent" (v. 4)? To think on it hard and why we are angrey.
Applying the Word
- How can reflecting on angry feelings be a healthy way of dealing with anger?By doing this we will not say or do something that would hurt others thet we don't mean to hurt.
- How can knowing the joy of the Lord (vv. 6-7) help you deal with anger?By asking God to heop us and to bless tho one that may have made us angrey.
Responding in Prayer
Talk to God about any anger you are dealing with right now. Ask him to help you express it directly and not hold it in.
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