PSALM 42
3 Outlines
Psalm 42:1-5
SEEKING GOD
MY DESIRE – Vss. 1-2
As the hart panteth after the water
brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. [2] My soul thirsteth for God,
for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?
MY DISTRESS – Vss. 3-4
My tears have been my meat day and night,
while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?
[4] When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with
the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and
praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.
MY DEPENDENCE – Vs. 5
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope
thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.
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Psalm 42
A SOUL IN TROUBLE
THE SOUL’S SEARCH – Vss. 1-2
THE SOUL’S SORROW – Vss. 3-4, 6-7, 9-10
THE SOUL’S SECURITY – Vss. 5, 11
THE SOUL’S SONG – Vs. 8
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Psalm 42
INGREDIENTS IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
1. THIRST FOR GOD Vss. 1-2 – A THIRSTY SOUL
2. TEARS OF SORROW Vss. 3-4 – A TEARFUL SOUL
3. TRIALS THROUGH DAILY LIVING Vss. 6-7, 9-10 – A
TRANSPARENT SOUL (Pouring out his heart to God)
4. TRUST IN GOD Vss. 5,8,11 – A TRUSTING SOUL