Message Notes

YAG 19th RETREAT
Session #4
Saturday, 24 May 2014
Time: 2.30pm
Theme: “I Have Set My Affection on the House of My God”

I. THE CULTIVATION OF A HEART OF AFFECTION FOR THE LORD GOD (Old Testament)

1. From experiencing God’s grace and mercy            Psalm 18:1-2

a) Strength
b) Rock
c) Fortress
d) Deliverer
e) Shield
f) Horn of salvation
g) Stronghold

2. Issuing a challenge and a call to love the Lord            Psalm 31:23

a) Because He preserves            Psalm 31:23
b) Because He strengthens            Psalm 31:24

J. ENCOURAGEMENT TO LOVE THE LORD (New Testament)

a) To love the Lord            John 14:21, 23
b) To abide in Christ’s love            John 15:9-10
c) Because He poured out His love on us            Romans 5:5, 8
d) Because of all He has blessed us with            Ephesians 1:3-14
e) Because it is a special work of the Spirit            Galatians 5:22-23

K. THE CULTIVATION OF A HEART OF AFFECTION FOR THE HOUSE OF THE LORD GOD
(Citing the example of King David)

1. A vow made to the Almighty God            Psalm 132:2

2. Strong commitment to house the Ark of the Lord            Psalm 132: 1-5

a) The ark was a dwelling place for the Lord, the Mighty One of Jacob            Psalm 132:5
b) David would not rest till the Ark of the Lord was in Jerusalem            Psalm 132:1-5

L. GOD’S RESPONSE TO ALL WHO TRULY LOVE HIM

1. The LORD has chosen Zion            Psalm 132:13a

2. He has desired it for His dwelling place forever            Psalm 132:13b

3. He pours out His blessings on His children            Psalm 103:1-5

4. In direct response to love for the Lord            Psalm 91:14-16

5. He blesses most significantly those who love Him            1 Corinthians 2:9