1. Enemies of God
Psalm 83

2. Enemies of God Powerful enemies (Ps. 83:1-8)
Military might, crafty schemes
United against God’s people
Asaph turned to God
God doesn’t lose (Ps. 83:9-12)
Sisera & Jabin
Midian – Oreb, Zeeb, Zebah, Zalmunna

3. Enemies of God Jabin & Sisera (Judges 4-5)
Israel sinned and was punished by God
Canaan’s king had 900 chariots of iron
They cruelly oppressed Israel for 20 years
Sisera escaped but was killed also
God won!

4. Enemies of God Midian (Judges 6-8)
Israel sinned and was punished by God
Midian oppressed Israel for seven years
Like locusts, they devoured Israel’s land
Gideon, a nobody, and 300 men
Midian & Amalek filled the valley
Killed the princes, Oreb & Zeeb
Killed the kings, Zebah & Zalmunna
God won!

5. Enemies of God Transition of the psalm (Ps. 83:13-18)
From downcast to praising God
We’re in spiritual war (II Cor. 10:4-5; I Tim. 1:18)
How can we win? (Exod. 23:22)
Which side are you on? (Philip. 3:17-21)
Victory in death (Rev. 2:10)
Don’t fear (Luke 12:4)

6. Enemies of God A powerful encouragement (Rom. 8:21-39)
God is faithful (II Tim. 2:11-13)
God is with us (Deut. 31:6; Heb. 13:5-6)
God’s wrath upon his enemies (II Thess. 1:5-10)
Greatest victory is saving souls (Luke 15)
God wants all to be saved (Ezek. 18:32; II Pt. 3:9)
Power of the gospel armor to defend and to save (Eph. 6:10-18; II Cor. 10:4-5; Rom. 1:18)

7. Enemies of God Fret not, evildoers will perish (Ps. 37:1-2)
Don’t envy them (Prov. 24:19-20)
Trust in God’s power to save you (Psalm 3)
He is our shield
He will answer
He is able
God’s enemies will fall
God’s people will stand

8. Enemies of God
Psalm 83