Psalm 56

Background: 1 Samual 21:1-10

Illus: Being hotly pursued by a dog.

Ace Ventura//neighbor’s dog

1-4

neighbor’s dog

A. Lament 1-2

B. Trust in God. 3-4

slanderers, continual attacks, close military confrontation

opposed to God’s people = opposed to GOD himself

David neither feeds his fear nor stares at his problems but looks to his Redeemer.

People are but flesh: Jesus do not fear man—but God.

What is your position and your identity?

IN CHRIST— (use bible)

Romans 8:28–30 CSB

We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; and those he called, he also justified; and those he justified, he also glorified.

5-11

C. Affliction and Imprecation 5-9

Confident request

twist words, bring down the people’s

a recorded complaint to lead to action

The results are not always known to the offender, but God will bring ultimate justice.

Illus: OJ

But: In God’s Word we can trust

B. Trust in God 9-11

12-13

A. Thanksgiving

A vow of dedication

chiasm

light/walk— death/stumble

fear—control