Focal Text:
Psalm 3
3 Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
3 But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4 I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
7 Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8 Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

I. The Believer's Trial (Psalm 3:1-2)
A. The Oppression of the Enemy (Psalm 3:1; II Samuel 17:1-2)
B. The Opposition of the Enemy (Psalm 3:1; II Samuel 16:5)
C. The Opinions of the Enemy (Psalm 3:2; II Samuel 15:27; Job 13:15)

II. The Believer's Trust (Psalm 3:3-4)
A. The Safety that is in Jehovah (Psalm 3:3; Ephesians 6:16)
B. The Sufficiency that is in Jehovah (Psalm 3:3; Daniel 3:25)
C. The Succor that is in Jehovah (Psalm 3:3; II Samuel 15:30; Hebrews 2:18)

III. The Believer's Triumph (Psalm 3:5-8)
A. The Peace of God (Psalm 3:5-6; Isaiah 26:3)
B. The Power of God (Psalm 3:7; Isaiah 54:17)
C. The Praise of God (Psalm 3:8)