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Lesson Summary:

David appeals to the LORD to deliver him from the persecution and false accusations by his enemies.

Focus Passage: Psalms 109

Outline and Lesson Goal

Principles and Applications

I. A Dreadful Accusation (109:1-20)

Principle: When facing Extreme Opposition, we can Pray for Our Enemies and for God’s Justice.
Application: How have you been persecuted and oppressed in your life? How have you dealt with those who have stood in opposition to you?
Scripture Reference

⁴³ “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
⁴⁴ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
⁴⁵ so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
Matthew 5:43-45 (NASB)

II. A Desperate Appeal (109:21-31)

Principle: When facing Extreme Opposition, we Should Pray for Deliverance for the sake God’s Lovingkindess.
Application: How have you seen the LORD come through for you when you have been persecuted?
Scripture Reference

² Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am pining away; Heal me, O Lord, for my bones are dismayed.
³ And my soul is greatly dismayed; But You, O Lord—how long?
⁴ Return, O Lord, rescue my soul; Save me because of Your lovingkindness.
Psalms 6:2-4 (NASB)