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Themes in Psalm 27

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Themes in Psalm 27

Psalm 27:1 (show verse)

The LORD is my light and my salvation whom will I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom will I be afraid?

unholy Fear » Trust in God, a preservative from
God » Leader » Light, a
God » Remember » Salvation of
Light » Illustrative of » Guidance of God
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » God a
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Salvation
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Light
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Strength
Salvation » Of God
Sinners » Salvation » Of God
Spiritual » Light » God a light
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With confidence in God

Psalm 27:2 (show verse)

When those who practice evil, my enemies, and my oppressors come near me to devour my flesh, they stumble and fall.

War » Figurative » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With confidence in God

Psalm 27:3 (show verse)

If an army encamps against me, my heart will not fear. If a war is launched against me, I will even trust in that situation.

Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Preservation
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Preservation
false Confidence » Confidence in God, examples of
God » Trust in » Confidence in God, examples of
Heart » Renewed » Faith
character of the renewed Heart » Void of fear
War » General references to
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Worldly » Host » A great host » Against

Psalm 27:4 (show verse)

I have asked one thing from the LORD; it is what I really seek: that I may remain in the LORD's Temple all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD; and to inquire in his Temple.

Access to God » Saints earnestly seek
Access to God » In his temple
Affections » Should be set upon the house and worship of God
Affections » Should be set » Upon the house and worship of God
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Preservation
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Preservation
Beauty » Spiritual
Church » Temple
Desires » Select readings, psalms 42; 84 ps 42; 84 » General references to
Hunger » Select readings ps 42; 84 » General references to
Love » For Christ » For God's house
Missionaries » In dedicating themselves to the service of God
One thing » Desired
Seeking God » In his house
Spiritual » Hunger select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
Tabernacle » Israelites worship at
Worship » Nature's praise » Loved
Worship » Loved by his people
true and false Worship » For worship of God house of God, the place of worship » Love for

Psalm 27:5 (show verse)

For he will conceal me in his shelter on the day of evil; He will hide me in a secluded chamber within his tent; He will place me on a high rock.

Afflicted saints » God is a refuge and strength to
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Preservation
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Preservation
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A refuge
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A hiding place
God » Mysteries of » Refuge, a
God » Hand of » Hiding place
divine Protector » A refuge
divine Protector » A hiding place
Rocks » Illustrative of » A place of safety
Time » Particular periods of, mentioned » The time of trouble

Psalm 27:6 (show verse)

Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies, even those who surround me. I will sacrifice in his tent with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melodies to the LORD.

Afflicted saints » God is a refuge and strength to
Head » Illustrative » (lifted up,) of exaltation
Offerings » Required to be » Brought to the place appointed of God
Praise » Called the » Sacrifices of joy
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Thanksgiving

Psalm 27:7 (show verse)

Hear my voice, LORD, when I cry out! Be gracious to me and answer me.

Mercy » Sought
Prayer » Should be offered up » With desire to be answered
Prayer » Described as » Crying unto God

Psalm 27:8 (show verse)

My mind recalls your word, "Seek my face," so your face, LORD, I will seek.

Heart » Renewed » Devout
character of the renewed Heart » Prayerful
Obedience » Examples of » hezekiah
Prayer » Described as » Seeking the face of the lord
Procrastination » Saints avoid
Seekers » Examples of
Seeking God » Examples of
Seeking God » Includes seeking » His face
Seeking God » Saints » Purpose, in heart

Psalm 27:9 (show verse)

Do not hide your face from me; do not turn away in anger from your servant. You have been my help, therefore do not abandon or forsake me, God of my salvation.

Afflicted saints » Should take encouragement from former mercies
God » Hand of » Helper