In both of these Psalms, King David appeals to God as the righteous Judge to defend him (Psalm 7) and, in light of God’s majestic power exhibited in creation, he marvels that God is even interested in him (Psalm 8).
David experiences the gracious, chastening hand of His God, is restored to a relationship with God, and thereby seeks to bring glory to Him.
King David knows His God, His attributes and His holiness, all of which provide the basis for His cry for help and deliverance from his enemies.
Threatened by men within his government, King David finds safety and security in His gracious God.
In the face of Absalom’s rebellion, King David finds his confidence in God, who will fight for him, deliver him and restore him.
The human rebellion against God is met by God’s anointed Son, who will crush the rebellion and claim His inheritance–to rule over this planet.
The path of the ungodly results in separation from God.
God’s blessings flow to the one who rejects the counsel of the ungodly, the lifestyle of the sinner and identifying with those who mock God—but flow only to the one who finds delight in God’s word.
As Nehemiah returns from Persia, he meets four major crises with fortitude and decisive leadership. He is a model servant leader.
The Exiles finalize the renewal of the Covenant with God and Nehemiah re-populates Jerusalem, while organizing the sacrifices, the priesthood and Levitcal worship in the Temple.
