Psalm 71:7

Proverbs 30:26

Psalm 71:1

The Certainty of Adversity

1 Peter 4:12

What Kinds Of Adversities Can We Expect?

● From Disturbances (Psalm 71:4)

● From Disquietude (Psalm 71:9)

● From Discord (Psalm 71:10–13)

● From Disillusionment (Psalm 71:20)

The Consequences of Adversity

Subtitle: Examining David’s feelings

● Defenselessness (Psalm 71:2–3)

● Weakness (Psalm 71:7)

● Helplessness (Psalm 71:11)

● Seriousness (Psalm 71:12)

The Counter to Adversity

David’s Four Important Steps:

1. He Prayed The Attributes Of God:

✓ Remembered God’s Honor (V.8)

✓ Acknowledged God’s Power And Strength (V.18)

✓ Remembered God’s Truth (V.22)

✓ Recalls God’s Compassion (Vv.4–6)

2. He Praised The Goodness Of God (Psalm 71:6, 8, 9, 15, 22, 23, 24)

3. He Proceeded In Consecration To God (V.18)

4. He Proclaimed His Trust In God (V.21)

1 Peter 1:7

Psalm 71:19