(Ps 36) Devotional

Psalm 36 ESV

To the choirmaster. Of David, the servant of the Lord. 1 Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For he flatters himself in his own eyes that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated. 3 The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit; he has ceased to act wisely and do good. 4 He plots trouble while on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not reject evil. 5 Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. 6 Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep; man and beast you save, O Lord. 7 How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights. 9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light. 10 Oh, continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your righteousness to the upright of heart! 11 Let not the foot of arrogance come upon me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away. 12 There the evildoers lie fallen; they are thrust down, unable to rise.

Ps 36

1) What are the main ideas of this text? What is unique about this text?

Outline (Personal):

A. The Wicked Act with-out Fear of God. ()

B. God’s Steadfast Love on all. ()

C. Plea for God’s Love to Protect the Innocent from the Wicked. ()

The Bible Knowledge Commentary Psalm 36

In this psalm David received an oracle concerning the philosophy and lifestyle of unbelievers as they plotted their wicked schemes. David found relief in his experiential knowledge of the glorious nature of the Lord, who brings abundant blessings to believers. As a result, he prayed that the Lord would continue His loyal love and righteousness so that the wicked would not destroy his integrity.

Psalms 1–72, Volume 1 Psalm 36: “Your Love, Lord, Reaches to the Heavens, Your Faithfulness to the Skies”

The absence of the fear of the Lord that characterizes the wicked is outmatched by the covenant love of the Lord, which encompasses the world, humans and animals alike, and reaches the heavens.

2) What passages really stand out to you?

Psalm 36:1 ESV

1 Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes.

- Transgression speaks to the heart of the wicked. Wow

- The universal love … even over the wicked in v. 5-6.

- Our place, our hope in life. (7-9)

Refuge in Goding.

3) How can we apply this text? Who could we share this text with? (past experiences, coming days, specific times)

Realize the lostness of all - especially the lost.

Realize the love of God is upon all, though principally applied through faith in the cross.

Look to God for hope and protection.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary Psalm 36

In this psalm David received an oracle concerning the philosophy and lifestyle of unbelievers as they plotted their wicked schemes. David found relief in his experiential knowledge of the glorious nature of the Lord, who brings abundant blessings to believers. As a result, he prayed that the Lord would continue His loyal love and righteousness so that the wicked would not destroy his integrity.