Lesson Summary:

David pleads with the Lord for restoration and victory over his enemies.

Focus Passage: Psalms 41

Outline and Lesson Goal

Principles and Applications

I. The Protection of the Righteous (41:1-5)

Principle: The LORD God is the Restorer of His People.
Application: What restoration do you need from the LORD today?
Scripture Reference

He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
Psalms 23:3 (NASB)

II. The Plight of the Righteous (41:4-9)

Principle: The LORD God Understands Our Broken Hearts.
Application: How have you experienced opposition and oppression in your life? Have you brought your broken heart before the LORD?
Scripture Reference

8 Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered.
9 And having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation,
Hebrews 5:8-9 (NASB)

III. The Plea of the Righteous (41:10-13)

Principle: The LORD God Will Surely Bring Victory to His People.
Application: How confident are you in the LORD’s deliverance in your situation?
Scripture Reference

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
Romans 8:18 (NASB)