Psalms: In You My Soul Takes Refuge / Mission; Joy / Psalm 67

1.Why be devoted to global missions:

I. God’s face shines upon us in Jesus, Psalm 67:1

II. We are blessed to be a blessing, Psalm 67:2

III. God is worthy of everyone’s worship, Psalm 67:3-5

2. How to be devoted to global missions:

I. Give your life to going as a missionary

II. Give your attention to praying, partnering and learning

III. Give your wealth by supporting

Psalms: In You My Soul Takes Refuge / Old Age; Perseverance / Psalm 71

Persevere in faith...

I. ...when you’re young and you’ll be grateful, Psalm 71:1-6

II. ...as you age, and you’ll tell the next generation, Psalm 71:9-18

III. ...through troubles, and you will know true happiness, Psalm 71:19-24

I. Let your soul thirst for God (63:1)

II. Let your soul be satisfied in God (63:2-4)

III. Let your soul be protected by God (63:5-11)

Big Idea: Because the steadfast love of God is better than life, let your lips praise God for all of your (eternal) days.

Come bless the Lord with me (1-3) for He has heard my prayer and delivered me (4-7) therefore think rightly about the Lord and act rightly towards others (8-14), because He rescues the righteous and is against the wicked (15-22).

Application:

1.Praise God individually and with others

2.Be in awe when God answers your prayers

3.Share the Gospel with others

Waiting isn’t wasted when we...

I. Trust God ALONE, Psalm 62:1-4

II. Trust God ALWAYS, Psalm 62:5-8

III. Trust God, NOT MAN or MONEY, Psalm 62:9-12

Psalms: In You My Soul Takes Refuge / Psalm 29

I. Give the LORD His Due Glory! Psalm 29:1-2

II. Hear the LORD’s Powerful Voice Psalm 29:3-9

III. Rest in the LORD’s Sovereign Rule, Psalm 29:10-11

I. Talk to yourself...

1. About Fear, Psalm 27:1-3

2. About God’s Presence, Psalm 27:4-6

II. Talk to the LORD...

1. Until you trust Him again, Psalm 27:7-12

2. Until you have a courageous heart, Psalm 27:13-14

I. Temptation: We envy the wicked. (Ps. 73:1-14)

A. Prosperity and ease

B. Pride and unrestraint

II. Realization: God is just, and we are ignorant. (vv. 15-22)

III. Resolution: God's presence is our greatest good. (vv. 23-28)

Main Point: The answer to envy is God's presence.

I. Trust God to Guide you

II. Trust God to Forgive you

III. Trust God to Deliver you

Psalm 37

How to fight the temptation to envy the wicked...

I. Look Ahead to Future of the Wicked

II. Look Up to Delight in the Lord

III. Look Outward to Be Generous