The epistle of Second Timothy is considered to be one of Paul’s most personal letters. He is writing during his second and final imprisonment to his trusted and beloved son in the faith. Paul knows his execution is imminent. His concern is not for himself, but for Timothy, who must continue in the spiritual battle. His theme, “the good soldier of Jesus Christ” follows that of first Timothy, “Fight the good fight” (1Ti 1:18; 1Ti 6:12).
Gene Cunningham - October 26, 2003
Psalm 18 -- Jesus is God's Deliverer
God moves heaven and earth; it groans waiting for the Kingdom -- the 2nd advent of Jesus Christ (Psa 18:7-15, Rom 8:19-23). When sin is judged and it's reign over creation, the creation will rejoice (Psa 98:8-9, Isa 55:12, 1Ch 16:33). David expresses praise for God's deliverance; it applies to delivering power to Christ on the cross (Psa 18:16-19). Abundant resources are available to the church age believer are the same Jesus Christ had - resurrection power (Eph 1:16-23, Rom 6:4). The way God deals with David is because of the way David dealt with God (Psa 18:20-24). God rewards faith and obedience - "because of the cleanness of my hands.". Righteous is imputed before imparted. David turned from his sin (Psa 18:23, Heb 12:1). Walking in the word and Spirit is necessary to avoid entangling sins; Restoration to fellowship upon failures (Gal 5:16, 1Jo 1:7, 1Jo 1:9, Psa 51:1-19); God rewards this faithfulness (1Pe 3:8-12). God's Justice exposes man's soul - mercy, righteousness, deception, shrewdness (Psa 18:25-27, Mat 5:7) God is gracious to the humble but brings down the arrogant (Jam 3:12, Jam 4:6, 1Pe 5:6). God provides illumination, enablement, deliverance (Psa 18:28-30, Mat 5:16, Joh 8:12). David is vindicated by his own testimony (1Sa 26:23), by God's testimony (1Ki 14:8), and by the record of history (1Ki 11:4).
Scripture References: Matthew 5:7, Psalms 98:8-9, Psalms 18:23, Psalms 18:25-27, Romans 8:19-23, John 8:12, Psalms 18:20-24, Psalms 51:1-19, Psalms 18:7-15, Matthew 5:16, Romans 6:4, John 1:9, Psalms 18:28-30, Ephesians 1:16-23, John 1:7, James 4:6, Psalms 18:16-19, Galatians 5:16, James 3:12, Isaiah 55:12, Hebrews 12:1
From Series: "Psalms - 2001"
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