1. A Study of Israel’s Hymn Book “ David … the sweet psalmist of Israel” 2 Samuel 23:1

2. Psalm 25 Title: Waiting Upon the Lord Author and Date: David Key Verse: Psalm 25:3, 5, 21 Outline A. Trust: a prayer to live without shame (verses 1-5). B. Transgressions: a prayer to live without sin (verses 6-14). C. Troubles: a prayer to live without sorrows (verses 15-22). 2

3. 9 Acrostic Psalms PsalmThemeAlphabet 9God’s judgmentAleph – Kaph** 10Judgment (cont.)Lamedh – Tau** 25God’s pardonAleph – Tau** 34God’s protectionAleph – Tau** 37God’s providenceAleph – Tau 111God’s goodnessAleph – Tau 112Blessed is the manAleph – Tau 119God’s wordAleph – Tau 145God’s loveAleph – Tau** 3 ** One or more Hebrew letters may be omitted or repeated.

4. Psalm 25: Chi (X) asm A 1 ) I trust/wait (verse 1) B 1 ) No shame (verses 2-3) C 1 ) Petitions, forgive me (verses 6-7) D 1 ) Instruction (verse 8-10) E) Pardon me (verse 11) D 2 ) Instruction (verses 12-14) C 2 ) Petitions, forgive me (verse 15-19) B 2 ) No shame (verse 20) A 2 ) I wait (verse 21-22) 4 Chi “X”

5. Psalm 25: Applications for Today 1. Let us always “trust” and “wait” upon the Lord regardless of our life circumstances (verses 1-3, 5, 21). What things did Paul experience which caused him to trust in God (Ac. 27:22-26; 2 Tim. 1:12; 4:16-18). 2. We need to say, “Show me … teach me … guide me … O Lord”, when making decisions in life (verses 4-5, and 9). We need to be willing to let the Lord “instruct” us (verses 8 and 12). What do faithful Christians do with Jesus (Mt. 11:28-30; Jn. 10:4-5; 14:6; 1 Pet. 2:21; Rev. 7:17; 14:4)? 5

6. Psalm 25: Applications for Today 3. The psalmist does not try to hide or downplay his sin. He wants his sin forgiven (verse 7, 11, and 18). It is important to want our sins forgiven. How does a non- Christian receive forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38; 22:16)? How does an erring Christian receive forgiveness of sins (Acts 8:22-24; 1 Jn. 1:7-9)? 4. The Lord will instruct sinners in the way that they should go to be forgiven (verse 8). What kind of sinner will allow the Lord to instruct him (Acts 2:37, 41; 13:48)? What kind of sinner will not allow the Lord to instruct him (Acts 7:51, 54, 57; 13:45-46; 14:2; 19:9)? 6

7. Psalm 25: Applications for Today 5. The Lord guides, teaches, and blesses the meek (verse 9). What do the “meek” inherit (Mt. 5:5)? How does a Christian show meekness toward others (Eph. 4:2; Col. 3:12; 2 Tim. 2:24-25)? How does a Christian show meekness toward God’s word (Jas. 1:21; 3:13)? 6. Those who fear the Lord will be blessed and will have the Lord as their friend (verses 12-14). How are Christian to live each day with respect to God (Heb. 10:31; 1 Pet. 1:17; 2:17; Rev. 14:7; 15:4). 7

8. Psalm 21-25: Summary PsalmKey Verse(s)Classification 21: Praise after the battle 21:2Praise / Royal 22: Anguish and praise 22:1, 22Trust / Messianic 23: The Lord is my shepherd 23:1Didactic / instruction 24: Jehovah the king of glory 24:7Didactic / Praise 25: Waiting upon the Lord 25:3, 5, 21Trust / Lament 8