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Themes in Psalm 27

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Themes in Psalm 27

Psalm 27:1 (show verse)

The LORD is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

unholy Fear » Trust in God, a preservative from
God » Leader » Light, a
God » Remember » Salvation of
Light » Illustrative of » Guidance of God
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » God a
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Salvation
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Light
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Strength
Salvation » Of God
Sinners » Salvation » Of God
Spiritual » Light » God a light
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With confidence in God

Psalm 27:2 (show verse)

When evildoers came at me to eat up my flesh, even my adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.

War » Figurative » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With confidence in God

Psalm 27:3 (show verse)

Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident.

Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Preservation
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Preservation
false Confidence » Confidence in God, examples of
God » Trust in » Confidence in God, examples of
Heart » Renewed » Faith
character of the renewed Heart » Void of fear
War » General references to
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Worldly » Host » A great host » Against

Psalm 27:4 (show verse)

One thing I have asked of the LORD, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to see the LORD's beauty, and to inquire in his temple.

Access to God » Saints earnestly seek
Access to God » In his temple
Affections » Should be set upon the house and worship of God
Affections » Should be set » Upon the house and worship of God
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Preservation
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Preservation
Beauty » Spiritual
Church » Temple
Desires » Select readings, psalms 42; 84 ps 42; 84 » General references to
Hunger » Select readings ps 42; 84 » General references to
Love » For Christ » For God's house
Missionaries » In dedicating themselves to the service of God
One thing » Desired
Seeking God » In his house
Spiritual » Hunger select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
Tabernacle » Israelites worship at
Worship » Nature's praise » Loved
Worship » Loved by his people
true and false Worship » For worship of God house of God, the place of worship » Love for

Psalm 27:5 (show verse)

For in the day of trouble he will keep me secretly in his pavilion. In the covert of his tabernacle he will hide me. He will lift me up on a rock.

Afflicted saints » God is a refuge and strength to
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Preservation
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Preservation
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A refuge
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A hiding place
God » Mysteries of » Refuge, a
God » Hand of » Hiding place
divine Protector » A refuge
divine Protector » A hiding place
Rocks » Illustrative of » A place of safety
Time » Particular periods of, mentioned » The time of trouble

Psalm 27:6 (show verse)

Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me. I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.

Afflicted saints » God is a refuge and strength to
Head » Illustrative » (lifted up,) of exaltation
Offerings » Required to be » Brought to the place appointed of God
Praise » Called the » Sacrifices of joy
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Thanksgiving

Psalm 27:7 (show verse)

Hear, LORD, when I cry with my voice. Have mercy also on me, and answer me.

Mercy » Sought
Prayer » Should be offered up » With desire to be answered
Prayer » Described as » Crying unto God

Psalm 27:8 (show verse)

When you said, "Seek my face," my heart said to you, "I will seek your face, LORD."

Heart » Renewed » Devout
character of the renewed Heart » Prayerful
Obedience » Examples of » hezekiah
Prayer » Described as » Seeking the face of the lord
Procrastination » Saints avoid
Seekers » Examples of
Seeking God » Examples of
Seeking God » Includes seeking » His face
Seeking God » Saints » Purpose, in heart

Psalm 27:9 (show verse)

Do not hide your face from me. Do not put your servant away in anger. You have been my help. Do not abandon me, neither forsake me, God of my salvation.

Afflicted saints » Should take encouragement from former mercies
God » Hand of » Helper