Psalm 22:3-5
(Originally completed January 31, 2022)
Examine
Verse 3
Yet You are enthroned as the Holy One;
You are the praise of Israel.
Notice about God
· God is Holy – “the Holy One.”
· There no one more holy than God.
· God is enthroned as our King.
· God is to be praised.
· God is worthy of praise.
Notice lesson
· We are to honor God as our Holy King.
· We are to praise God always.
Do what it says
Question
· How can I honor God today?
· How can I praise God today?
Response
· Be in the Word
· Strive to live a holy life
· Sing Songs of Praise
Examine
Verse 4
In You our fathers put their trust;
they trusted You and You delivered them.
Notice about God
· God is trustworthy.
· God delivers those who trust in Him.
Notice lesson
· We need to trust God.
· Remember God will deliver us from trouble, even if it isn’t as we hoped.
Do what it says
Question
· How can I trust God today?
· How can I remember God is my deliverer?
Response
· When I begin to doubt, pray and turn to God’s Word.
· When I doubt, add one thing to list of things He delivered me from.
Examine
Verse 5
They cried to You and were saved;
in You they trusted and were not disappointed.
Notice about God
· God listens to our cries.
· God saves.
· God is trustworthy.
· God will not disappoint.
Notice lesson
· When we cry out to God, He saves us – just not always the way we wanted.
· We can trust God.
· We should not be disappointed by God’s answers.
Do what it says
Question
· How can I accept God’s answers to my prayers with gratitude and without disappointment?
Response
· I can remind myself of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Knowing the price Jesus pain for me, how dare I be disappointed with His replies.
(completed using TEND method - marieldavenport.com)