.jpg)
Psalm 9 - The Lord is a Stronghold for the Oppressed - 4/2/25
- Tabernacle Baptist Church
- Apr 2
- 2 min read
Psalm 9 is largely an expression of thanks and praise to God for the success given to the Davidic king in defending Israel from those Gentile powers that would oppress them. The “I” in this psalm is either David as the representative of the people or each member of Israel, who celebrates the blessings that come to him by way of the whole nation’s success.C. John Collins, “The Psalms,” in Psalms–Song of Solomon, ed. Iain M. Duguid, James M. Hamilton Jr., and Jay Sklar, vol. V, ESV Expository Commentary (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2022), 87.
INTRO
When facing our enemies
When in the midst of despair and trials
When we see no hope
TURN TO THE LORD! HE IS OUR STRONGHOLD
He is worthy of our praise– vv. 1-2
I will give thanks
Whole heart – confidence and assurance
I will recount
Wonderful deeds – from creation till now
I will be glad and exult; I will sing praise
To your name, O must high
He is our ruler and judge – vv. 3-8
Maintained my just cause
Confidence in who God is and confident in His actions
Sitting on His royal throne
Forever
Established for justice
Giving righteous judgment
Judging with rightness and uprightness
Wicked perish
Forever
He is our deliverer and salvation – vv. 9-14
Stronghold for the oppressed
A place for protecting and rest
One is at peace when they trust in their safety
Those who know your name and put their trust in you
God’s covenant people (OT and NT)
Believe and trust
Sing praised to the Lord
Who He is…sitting on His throne
We tell His deeds to the people
He avenges and does not forget
the cry of the afflicted
Lift me up so I may not forget
Sing your praises
He has made Himself known – vv. 15-20
Have sunk… they made, their net, their foot
God is just because they deserved their punishment
Reap what one sows
Made Himself known
God is still GOD!!!
Forgot God
Not acknowledging who God is.
Man will not prevail
The systems of the world
Comments