Resting in the LORD’s Justice

Psalm 9

Introduction: Acts 4:23-35

Purpose: to find peace and rest, praising the LORD for His sovereign justice

1. Me to the LORD (Psalm 9:1–2)

2. The LORD, Me, and My Enemies (Psalm 9:3–6)
       Freedom from worry is God’s gift to his children

3. The LORD, My Stronghold! (Psalm 9:7–10)
       Deuteronomy 31:6-8
       Joshua 1:5
       Hebrews 13:5-7
       Matt. 28:18-20
       John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”

              A. OUR Praise and Prayer (Psalm 9:11–14)
                 Private praise gives way to public worship!

              B. The LORD’s Judgment on the Wicked (Psalm 9:15–18)

              C. Believers, Hope in the LORD’s Absolute Sovereignty! (Psalm 9:19–20)
                  Romans 8:31-39

YHWH, Jesus Christ, is so sovereign that His people find rest, trusting in and praising Him no matter the circumstances of life.