Steve Judd speaks on 'Throne Control' (Psalm 9-10) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 15th of January 2012.
Sermon outline:
Introduction - Justice and Mercy
What is a Psalm?
The two become one
Logic vs. the Heart
Psalm 9
Thanksgiving
The reason for his thanks - God's deliverance
God the judge
The certainty of judgement
Psalm 10
Where is God?
Profile of the enemy
Plea for justice
Trust in God
Comparison - Logic vs. the Heart
Psalm 9 - The FactsPsalm 10 - The Heart
9 The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
1 Why, O LORD, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
12 For he who avenges blood is mindful of them;
13 Why does the wicked renounce God and say in his heart, “You will not call to account”? (i.e., it looks like God has forgotten about the wicked)
15 Break the arm of the wicked and evildoer; call his wickedness to account till you find none. (The heart says "God has failed to act. Please do something")
12 he does not forget the cry of the afflicted.
11 He says in his heart, “God has forgotten, he has hidden his face, he will never see it.”
12 Arise, O Lord; O God, lift up your hand; forget not the afflicted.
(The heart says God has forgotten)
Ultimately the both affirm God.
7 But the Lord sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for justice,
16 The LORD is king forever and ever;