Taking the Toxin out of Terror

Text: Psalm 3:1-8 (NIV)
1 A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom. O Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! 2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah 3 But you are a shield around me, O Lord; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. 4 To the Lord I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill. Selah 5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. 6 I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side. 7 Arise, O Lord! Deliver me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. 8 From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. Selah

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I. Introduction

II. Stay Concerned with the Cruel Aggression. (vv. 1-2)

A. Outnumbered by Cold-hearted Enemies

B. Overwhelmed by Calculating Threats

C. Offended by Contemtuous Language

III. Stay Connected to the Caring Ally. (vv. 3-4)

A. A Protecting Ally

B. An Elevating Ally

C. A Communicating Ally

IV. Stay Composed with a Calm Attitude. (vv. 5-6)

A. Able to Sleep

B. Aware of Provision

C. Absent of Fear

V. Stay Committed to The Call for Action. (v. 7)

A. Praying for the Hand of Action

B. Praying for the Hour of liberation

C. Praying for the Honor of Vindication

VI. Stay Confident in the Comprehensive Ability. (v. 8)

A. Confident in the Source of Deliverance

B. Confident in the Source of Blessings

VII. Conclusion

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[1] The Holy Bible : New International Version. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996, c1984.