Message Notes

(I) A GREAT PSALM OF DAVID

1. Many different elements found in Psalm 68

2. Notable elements

a) History

b) Prayer

c) Praise

d) Didactic

(II) SINGLING OUT ONE ASPECT FOR CLOSER STUDY

1. The subject of “Strength”

2. The study of Strength

a) In God

b) In God’s people

(III) EXTOLING THE STRENGTH OF GOD

“Ascribe strength to God, His excellence is over Israel” Psalm 68:34

1. Strength of God evidenced

a) Victory over enemies ( Psalm 68:2 )

b) Leading Israel through the wilderness to the Promised Land ( Psalm 68:7-10 )

c) The mighty Divine army of God ( Psalm 68:17-18 )

2. Strength of God given to His people

a) God’s plan to give strength to His people ( Psalm 68:28a )

b) Prayer for this strength to be given ( Psalm 68:28b )

c) Rejoicing in God’s strength and power ( Psalm 68:35b )

(IV) DRAWING MUCH-NEEDED STRENGTH IN LIFE

1. Through a deeper understanding of God

a) As recorded in the history of ancient Israel

b) As given in the form of principles and promises

2. Through prayer

a) Believing in God

b) Pleading for needed strength

3. Through Application

a) Consciously

b) Humbly

c) Appreciatively