Sermon Tone Analysis

Introduction:

for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

In the midst of trials, how often do we remember our reward?

How often do we count it as joy?

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In , scripture tells us, “…count it all joy when you fall into various trials.”

In , scripture tells us, “…count it all joy when you fall into various trials.”

In , the word of God reminds us of Jesus, Who, “for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

2. In , the word of God reminds us of Jesus, Who, “for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

We may be wondering, how could Jesus associate joy with the cross?

That is where our text of study can help us today.

We may be wondering, how could Jesus associate joy with the cross?

That is where our text of study can help us today.

King David knew what it was like to be alone, despised, and suffering, but He also knew what it was like to be heard, respected, relieved.

It is with these experiences that he penned .

Although it is written by David, its main focus is the Messiah, not himself.

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Although it is written by David, its main focus is the Messiah, not himself.

Within it, is found the condition of the Suffering Servant, and now the Cheer of the Suffering Servant.

2. Within it, is found the condition of the Suffering Servant, Jesus Christ.

It is known as the Psalm of the Cross, written 1,000 years before.

3. It is known as the Psalm of the Cross, written 1,000 years before.

B. It vividly and graphically described the condition of Jesus as time led to His crucifixion.

It vividly and graphically described the condition of Jesus as time led to His crucifixion.

It is the only scripture we have of the cross from Christ’s perspective.

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It is the only scripture we have of the cross from Christ’s perspective.

Truly, it is a psalm that should be meditated on and bring a tear to every eye.

2. Truly, it is a psalm that should be meditated on and bring a tear to every eye.

Nevertheless, the suffering ends in verse 21, “You have answered Me.”

From here on, the Psalm is one of cheer and praise.

3. Therefore, let’s begin our study through the eyes of prophecy.

Therefore, let’s begin our study through the eyes of prophecy.

Discussion:

Discussion:

Christ’s Victory Over Death is The , Verses 22-24.

Worship God Because He Hears, Verses 22-24.

He Has Heard, Verses 22-24.

Worship God Because He Hears, Verses 22-24.

Here the mood of the Psalm changes.

Christ’s victory over death is the occasion of great joy.

Here the mood of the psalm changes.

Christ’s victory over death is the occasion of great joy

The Psalmist begins with, “I will declare....Your name to my brethren.”

Just who are His brethren?

His brethren are His faithful followers.

Those who do the will of God.

erse 22 emphasis: "I will praise."

Do you remember when Jesus responded to the one who said, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.”

He responded with, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?”

And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers!

For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother” ().

The point: those who do the will of God are the true brethren of Christ.

In our text, Christ continues, “In the midst of the assembly...

I will praise You.”

The New King James Version.

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The New King James Version.

(1982).

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Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

The New King James Version.

(1982).

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Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

* Who are His brethren?

His brethren are His faithful followers.

Those who do the will of God.

What assembly is He talking about?

The author of Hebrews applies this verse to the Savior.

He identifies the assembly of this verse as the church.

What assembly is He talking about?

The author of Hebrews applies this verse to the Savior.

He identifies the assembly of this verse as the church.

* What assembly?

The author of Hebrews applies this verse to the Savior.

He identifies the assembly of this verse as the church. .

Consider , “For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying: “I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You.”

Together the Redeemer and the redeem praise the Father for the victory that had been won.

Together the Redeemer and the redeemed praise the Father for the victory which has been won.

In verse 23, we must imagine the Savior now addressing the congregation saying, "You who fear the Lord…praise Him!"

Verse 23 emphasis: "You who fear the Lord..."

Descendants of Jacob/Offspring of Israel: Christ calls on all true descendants of Jacob/Israel glorify and fear Him, spiritual Israel.

For a moment consider, “You who fear....”

This kind of “fear” is not a “shaking in your boots” kind of fear.

Rather, it means to have “a deep respect or reverence” for the Lord.

Christ calls on all true descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, to glorify and fear the Almighty Father.

Therefore, this praise comes out of a heart of a reverent fear for the brilliance of the Father.

Christ calls on all true descendants of “Jacob”, also known as Israel, glorify and fear Him.

* Descendants of Jacob/Offspring of Israel: Christ calls on all true descendants of Jacob/Israel glorify and fear Him, spiritual Israel.

Christ goes on to say, “All you descendants of Jacob…All you offspring of Israel.”

Christ calls on all true descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, to glorify and fear the Almighty Father.

Why? Verse 24....

Verse 24: "For He heard..."

"For He has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; nor has He hidden His face from Him...."

Christ was confident that God had not permanently abandoned Him.

* Despised nor abhorred: Christ had not been permanently forsaken.

Though it may seem that God had left Him to suffer, he was sustained by the realization that it was only for a brief period of time, while the fire tested the metal.

If His face was on Him, how can He say, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?” The resurrection was the answer to Christ's cross petitions for deliverance.