What is the meaning behind Psalm 73?π€
- Explaining the Psalmist’s inner turmoil
What is the Psalmist having trouble with in Psalm 73/ what’s the turmoil?π€¦π»ββοΈ
What is manic depression?π
Alternating moods of abnormal highs (mania) and lows (depression)
What is Mania?π€£
High- You feel excited
What is Depression?π
Low- sad and depressed
Psalm 73:1 “ Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart” β€οΈ…. What does this line mean?
The Psalmist’s foundational belief system
Psalm 73:2 “But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold”…. What does this line mean?
-He’s testifying of something he went through
Psalm 73:3 “For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked”π….What does this line mean?
Doubting of faith
Psalm 73:4-5… “ They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from common human burdens; they are not plagued by human ills” …. What do these lines mean?
A list of what wicked people are like/ characteristics of their life
Psalm 73:6. “Therefor pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence”…. What does this line mean?
- Not actual physical violence… It’s an “I’m gonna win, you’re going to lose” mindset. πͺπΎ
Psalm 73:7 “ From their callous hearts comes iniquity; their evil imaginations have no limits” … What does this line mean?
π‘
Life is all about them and their is no limit to the fullness of their evil.
Psalm 73:8 “They scoff, and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression” … What does this line mean?
Definition of a Bully π‘
Psalm 73:9 “Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth”… What does this line mean?
π
They’re thinking that they are God and placing God’s position onto themselves.
Psalm 73:10 “Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance… what does this line mean? π€
- Drinking up that they can be a winner
Psalm 73:11 “They say, How would God know? Does the Most High know anything? π
- “They” meaning the followers
Psalm 73:17 “Till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny.” This is the __________ is the Psalm.
Transition
-He gets his peace from God
Psalm 73:18-20… What is the meaning behind the middle verses?
Psalm 73:23-28… (The very end) What is the meaning of the last few verses?
Consequences of living for God
It’s easy to create stereotypes but what DEFINES us is that….(list of 2) π
1) We are created by God
2) The calling God has given us
What are sycophants? πΆπ»ββοΈ
- Someone who follows stereotypes
Why is YOLO incorrect? π€¦π»ββοΈ
Because thanks to God, you LIVE everyday and have the opportunity to live an eternity with him.
What does it mean when you are a “tool”?π¨π»βπ¨
- Your value is based on how convenient it is for yourself or others/ how they can leverage you.
When you live for yourself, does that take away God’s calling?…π€
all of Gods gifts are irrevocable π
The gift is never taken away, it’s just about how you chose to use your gift
What does it mean when you Love Godβ£οΈ
Love God= You care enough to ask what your gift is