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Lesson Summary:

David rejoices in the promises of a great God who has his present and future in His hands.

Focus Passage: Psalms 16

Outline and Lesson Goal

Principles and Applications

I. Promises of Protection and Provision (16:1-4)

Principle: In Times of Trouble, God is our Perfect Refuge.
Application: Where do you need God’s perfect protection and refuge in your life today?
Scripture Reference

¹He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. ²I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!”
Psalm 91:1-2 (NASB)

II. Promises of Peace and Joy (16:5-8)

Principle: In Times of Trouble, God is our Source of Peace and Joy.
Application: What’s robbing you of your joy and peace today? How can you focus your heart and mind on the promises of peace and joy?
Scripture Reference

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 (NASB)

III. Promises of Eternal Life (16:9-11)

Principle: In Times of Trouble, We place our Hope in the God Who has Promised us a Glorious Future.
Application: What encouragement do you receive knowing God has promised and guaranteed eternal life for His people?
Scripture Reference

²⁰But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep.
²¹For since by a man came death, by a man also came the resurrection of the dead.
²²For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.
I Corinthians 15:20-22 (NASB)