Message Notes

SSS 4 4 September 2022
Book 2
Psalms 42-72

Text: Psalm 46

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song for Alamoth.
1 God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.

2 Therefore we will not fear,
Even though the earth be removed,
And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

3 Though its waters roar and be troubled,
Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah

4 There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God,
The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.

5 God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved;
God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.

6 The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved;
He uttered His voice, the earth melted.

7 The LORD of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah

8 Come, behold the works of the LORD,
Who has made desolations in the earth.

9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two;
He burns the chariot in the fire.

10 Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!

11 The LORD of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah

Psalm 46:1-11

1. The word “Alamoth”

a) A musical term

b) It may suggest that Psalm 46 is to be sung by women

2. Essential knowledge of God

a) As a Refuge

b) As a source of Strength

c) A source of help in times of trouble Psalm 46:1

3. Thoughts about “the city of God” Psalm 46:4

a) A reference to Jerusalem

b) The Tabernacle of God was located in the holy city

c) God’s Presence was among His people

d) Gladness need not be lost

4. Trusting in God declared

a) The LORD of hosts is with us

b) The God of Jacob is our refuge Psalm 46:7

5. The Troubles of life

a) Huge Disasters contemplated

i) The earth be removed

ii) The mountains carried into the sea

iii) The waters (seas) roar

iv) The mountains shake Psalm 46:2-3

b) War

i) The nations raged Psalm 46:6a

ii) The kingdoms were moved Psalm 46:6b

6. The Sovereign power of the LORD

a) God needs only to utter His voice
And the earth will melt Psalm 46:6c

b) Encouragement from the works of the LORD Psalm 46:8a

i) He can cause desolation Psalm 46:8b

ii) He makes wars to cease

iii) Instruments of war are destroyed Psalm 46:9

GOD’S WORD TO ALL WHO TRUST HIM

1. “Be still”

2. “And know that I am God” Psalm 46:10a

3. “I will be exalted”

a) Among the nations

b) In the earth Psalm 46:10b

GRATEFUL AND CONFIDENT RESPONSE

1. Assurance obtained

2. Application of trust

a) The LORD of hosts is with us Psalm 46:11a

b) The God of Jacob is our refuge Psalm 46:11b