Psalm of Righteousness & Prayer

Text: Psalm 4

Place Preached - (Mississauga International Baptist Church)

Date Preached - (10/04/98) PM

Introduction:   

There are three themes in this Psalm

·         God’s Righteousness

·         Prayer of the Believer

·         Vanity & Unbelief of Sinners

I. Righteousness

A. The God of my righteousness vs.1

B. Sanctification of the righteous vs.3

C. Sacrifices of righteousness vs.5

II. Prayer

A. Hear my prayer vs.1

B. The Lord will hear my prayer vs.3

1. Stand in awe vs.4

2. Sin not vs.4

3. Be still vs.4

C. I can trust Him vs.5

D. Gladness  of heart vs.7

E. Peace & Safety of the Lord vs.8

III. Vanity vs.2

A. Turning glory into shame

B. Love of vanity

C. Leasing

IV. Unbelief vs.6

A. Who will show us good?

B. Look upon us!

Conclusion: