Psalm 146 - God's word transforms lives and a foundation against opposition

Psalms 110 Demonstrate Christ-centered love, obedience, respect in all your life roles The Super-Hero Col 3:18 – 4:1 Stewardship PSALMS 146 (NIV) Psalm 146 1 Praise the LORD.[a] 6 He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them— he remains faithful forever. 7 He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. Praise the LORD, my soul. I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. 2 3 Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing. 4 The LORD sets prisoners free, 8 the LORD gives sight to the blind, the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous. 9 The LORD watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked. 10 Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God. 5 The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the LORD. PSALMS 146 (NIV) Praise the Lord Trust the Lord Follow the Lord “PRAISE THE LORD” - PTL PRAISE THE LORD PSALMS 146 (NIV) Praise the Lord Trust the Lord Follow the Lord PSALMS 146:3-6 (NIV) 3 Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing. 4 Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God. 5 He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them— he remains faithful forever. 6 PRAISING THE LORD DURING HARDSHIPS Psalms 34:1-4, 35:28, 103:1-6, 30:1-4: 16:7-8, 69:30, 63:3-4 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. ~Habakkuk 3:17-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. ~Thess 5:16-18 PSALMS 146 (NIV) Praise the Lord Trust the Lord Follow the Lord PSALMS 146:7 He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. 7 PSALMS 146:8-9 the LORD gives sight to the blind, the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous. 8 The LORD watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked. 9 MATTHEW 25:34-40 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ 34 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ 37 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. 40 WAYS TO GIVE Worldvision.org Compassion.com Amazima.org OUTLINE - PSALMS 146 I. Praise the Lord A. Remember to Praise the Lord in times of plenty B. Remember and focus on his faithfulness in past and blessings though difficult C. In all circumstances – Praise the Lord II. Trust the Lord A. Blessed to have modern medical care, financial security but are these removing our Trust in the Lord? B. Prov 19:21 III. Follow the Lord A. Are we the spiritually blind and imprisoned B. Matt 25:34-40 C. Giving as God has put upon your heart D. Love someone each and every day – greeting, kind words, encouragement, attention, etc DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What can you praise the Lord for today and in currently in your life – good and challenges? 2. Are there things you take for granted for which you should be praising the Lord? 3. What can you give to and trust the Lord with today – especially something you are working to achieve, overcome or fix yourself? 4. Are you truly following the Lord in his instructions