| The
Path, Presence, and Pleasures of God I. Psalm 16-A Miktam of David A.
16:1-2-David’s —–1. A plea – “Preserve me, 0 God…”2. A
declaration – “…for in you I take refuge.”3. Based on a personal relationship- “/
say to the LORD, ‘You are my Lord …”‘4. An acknowledgement of total
dependence – “I have no good apart from you. “B. 16:3-4- David, in relation to other , in light of his
relationship with God1. The saints in the land -“they are the excellent
ones, in whom is all my delight.”2. Those who run after another god –
“I do not and will not travel the pathway of idolatry.”C. 16:5-6 –
David’s satisfaction in God’s ——D. 16:7-8-David’s delight in God’s
—–E. 16:9-10-David’scomplete in
GodF. 16:11-David’s of his
relationship with God1. “You make
known to me the path of life.”2.
“In your presence there is fullness of joy. “3. “At your right hand are pleasures
forevermore. “II. Four Practical Takeaways for This Week From Psalm
16:11A. Every path does not lead to
_B. Every tidbit of “joy” cannot be characterized as _C. Every pleasure will not last _D. Don’t —–for
less than life, full, and forever!Ill. Acts 2:22-36- The New Testament
Connection to Psalm 16A. “David says concerning him” -Psalm 16:8-11
finds its greatest fulfillment in Jesus of Nazareth.B. “Every spiritual blessing” (Eph
1:3) is available through the “Lord and Christ, this Jesus”
(2:36).1. The path of God (Matt
7:13-14).2. The presence of God (John
14:8-9; 1 John 1:1-4; Matt 6:9; Rom 8:31).3. The pleasures ofGod (Heb 12:1-2;
Phil 1:18-23; 3:7-11; Matt 25:21).C.
“When they heard this they were cut to the heart . .. ‘What shall
we do?”‘ (Acts 2:37-39) . |
