Finding Yourself in the Psalms

Psalm 30

A Psalm of Joyful Remembrance

illus – Certain sights, smells, places remind you of the past

Pine

“Field hockey sky”
PLACES – an accident, your engagement, first date
Psalm 30 – David is reminded of God’s MERCY and FORGIVENESS
v, 5, 11
CENTER of the PSALM is v. 6-7. CONFESSION
Structure

1-3	David’s Praise for God’s Deliverance.	GOD
4-6	David’s Testimony of God’s Mercy	WORSHIP
6-7	David’s Confession of his own Arrogance	ME
8-10	David’s Desire to Worship again	WORSHIP
11-12	David’s Delight in God’s Forgiveness	GOD

What brought about the memory of v. 5-7?
SUPERSCRIPTION. For the dedication of the Temple.

2 Chron 3:1. “The Threshing Floor of Arunah.”

1` Chron 21:8-15
a. God’s mercy in our TRIALS. (Job 23:10, NIV) "But he knows the way that I

take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold."

b. God’s mercy in our HURTS. (Genesis 50:20, NIV) "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."
(2 Corinthians 4:17, NIV) "For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."
c. God’s Mercy in our SIN. Eze 33:12-16