Summer in the Psalms (Part 10): All Creation is to Praise ADONAI - Our Refuge and Deliverer!

 

I. Psalm 142 - A Refuge from Trouble 

         1. Introduction 

         2. My plight: The enemy has me trapped and lonely, with no one to care for my soul (Ps. 142:4b,5 TLV) 

         3. My plea: Help me, LORD, because You know my path! (Ps. 142:1-4a TLV)

                  a. Important lessons on how to be wise or skillful in prayer

         4. My portion: The LORD is my refuge and my portion (Ps. 142:6,7a TLV)

         5. My prospect: The LORD will deliver me so that I may give thanks to Him in the company of

             the righteous (Ps. 142:7b,8 TLV)

         6. Conclusion

II. Psalm 148 - Praise Him, All Creation!

         1. Introduction

         2. Everything and everyone in heaven should praise the LORD (Psalm 148:1-6 TLV)

         3. Everything and everyone on earth should praise the LORD (Psalm 148:7-14 TLV)

         4. Conclusion