Carefully Examining the Text

Psalm 61


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What are some key words in the Psalm?
The word "hear" in vs, 1, 5
The word "refuge" in vs. 3, 4
The mention of "Your name" in vs. 5, 8

What does He say about God?
God leads HIm to the rock- vs. 2
God is His refuge and tower of strength- vs. 3
God is the One he fears- vs. 5 and praises- vs. 8
God supports and strengthens the king- vs. 6-7
God is One he looks to when his heart is faint- vs. 2

How does Jesus fulfill Psalm 61?
He cried to God and He heard- 61:1, 5; Heb. 5:7
Jesus is the Rock- 61:2; I Peter 2:4-8; Rom. 9:33
We find shelter under Jesus' wings- 61:4; Matt. 23:37-39
He is King forever- 61:6-7
Hebrews 7
emphasizes Melechizedek, who was both King and Priest. There is no record of his death and that is a picture of his continuing in these offices forever. Jesus fulfills this picture.
He exercises lovingkindness and truth- 61:7

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Carefully Examining the TextBy Tommy Peeler

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