Psalm 3: Salvation is of the LORD

Introduction

This is the first Psalm with a superscription and the use of “Selah”.

We see David fleeing his son Absalom after his coup to become king (2 Samuel 15).

God promises to rise up trouble from his own family due to his sin w/ Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:11)

David’s experience points us to 1) Christ’s sufferings and the 2)sufferings of his church

Persecution (vs. 1-2)

The LORD was persecuted and so will His elect.

v2 “There is no deliverance for him in God.”

They said this of Jesus.

People say this of Christians.

Protection (vs. 3-6)

God vindicated his Son.

He will vindicate us!

Promise (vs. 7-8)

The Lord will judge the world and save his elect.

We need to pray imprecatory prayers.