Psalm 27 - Seek Who? & Hold On to What?

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Royal Question 4 What is the Bible?

The Bible is the Written Word of God.
2 Timothy 3:16–17 ESV
16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

Royal Question 5 Can you trust the Bible?

Yes, the Bible is truth without any mixture of error.
Proverbs 30:5 ESV
5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Psalm 27

Afraid of What?

Four Reasons to not be afraid. v1

1. Because the LORD is his name. v1

2. Because the LORD is light. v1

3. Because the LORD is salvation. v1

4. Because the LORD is a stronghold. v1

Afraid of What? v1-3 - August 21
Seek Who?. v4-5 - August 28
Hold On to What? v13-14 - Sept. 4

If you could ask for one thing in all the world what would you ask for?

1 Kings 3:5 ESV
5 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, “Ask what I shall give you.”
1 Kings 3:9 ESV
9 Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?”

Seek Who? v4-5

One thing I have asked… v4

One thing I seek after… v4

To dwell in the house of the LORD.
To gaze upon the beauty of the LORD.
To inquire in his temple.

One thing David’s seeks is...

To be in the presence of the LORD.

Why?

1. Because there is protection in the presence of the LORD.

House v4, temple v4, shelter v5, tent v5, high rock v5.
He will hide or conceal me v5
Psalm 31:20 ESV
20 In the cover of your presence you hide them from the plots of men; you store them in your shelter from the strife of tongues.
He will lift me v5

2. Because there is beauty in the presence of the LORD.

3. Because there is joy and gladness in the presence of the LORD.

Psalm 16:11 ESV
11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 21:6 ESV
6 For you make him most blessed forever; you make him glad with the joy of your presence.

4. Because there are no needs in the presence of the LORD.

Psalm 23:1 ESV
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

5. Because there is no fear in the presence of the LORD.

6. Because there is comfort in the presence of the LORD.

Psalm 23:4 ESV
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Seek Who? Seek the LORD

Psalm 27:8 ESV
8 You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.”

Hold on to What? v13-14

David believes one day he will be in the very presence of the Lord. v13
In the mean time he tell himself to...
Wait for the LORD. Be strong. Take Courage. Wait for the LORD. v14
He is your light. He is your salvation. He is your stronghold.

Hold on to What? The promises of God until they become reality.

Seek the Lord's Presence and Hold on to His Promises

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