1. The danger of looking around (seeing can be deceiving) (v.1-15)2. The blessing of looking up (v.16-28)

When Jesus is our greatest desire, the things around us lose their power over us.

You were created to breathe in God's gift of life and breathe out His praise to fill every corner of His creation.

"Praise the Lord!"1. Where? (v. 1)2. Why? (v. 2a)3. To What Degree? (v. 2b)4. How? (v. 3-5)5. By Whom? (v. 6)

When Christ Himself becomes your greatest treasure, your enemies lose their power to make you afraid.

When Christ is your greatest treasure:1. Fear fades (v 1-3)2. Desire deepens (v 4-6)3. Prayer flows (v 7-12)4. Trust wait (v 13-14)

When you feel forsaken and Satan deepens your doubts, answer every lie by preaching the truth of Christ to your own soul.

Feeling Satan distorts with lies:1. When you feel a longing for God (42:1-5)2. When you feel forgotten by God (42:6-11)3. When...

Stop hiding your sin and be overwhelmed that Jesus has surrounded you with God's covenant love.

How do we move from sorrow to joy?1. See the joy God offers (v. 1-2, 10-11)2. Leave the misery of hidden sin (v. 3-4, 9)3. Confess what you're...

As we journey through this world, we can confidently follow Jesus, our Good Shepherd, because He is leading us home.

When you're not yet home, the Lord:1. Provides for you on the journey (v. 1-3)2. Protects you on the journey (v. 4)3. Welcomes...

When feelings of abandonment by God creep in, we must embrace the truth of God's relentless love for us.

1. The cry for help (v. 1-2)2. The cry for light (v. 3-4)3. The anchor of faith (v. 5-6)

The structure of Psalm 8:

A. The King's Glory Declared (1a)B. The King's Glory Displayed (1b-3)C. The King's Astonishing Interest in Humanity (4)B. The King's Glory Delegated (5-8)A. The King's Glory Declared Again (9)

We...

Those who believe in the King and submit to His authority respond with a change of mind that changes their entire life.

1. The Fruit of a Changed Mind (v28-32)2. The Rebellion of an Unchanged Mind (v33-39)3. The Danger of an Unchanged Mind (v40-46)

1. Jesus is hungry for faith that produces fruit. (v18-19)

2. Jesus takes spiritual authority away from those with no faith in Him. (v19-20)

3. Jesus wants to give spiritual authority to those who have faith and do not doubt. (v21-22)

If we submit...