ST. PAUL SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP

"Be ye followers of me as I also am of Christ." (I Corinthians 11:1)

(With Frank Eiklor and Walter Contreras)

 

WINNERS AND LOSERS

THE BOOK OF PSALMS - PART 2

 

LESSON 64   Part 2

 

INTRODUCTION

 

History is a series of lessons. Evil men, systems and nations often appear to be the winners against those who choose to live righteous lives. Yet God always has the final word, and His approval is more important than all the applause of man. He knows who the real winners are (those who choose to obey Him) and who the real losers are (those who ignore Him and choose their own paths).

 

The Scriptures constitute a school for learning about winning or losing that took place in individuals and nations. We are taking a journey through the Book of Psalms.

 

SOLUTION TO FRETTING

 

37:1-8                                Example of the solution to worry, fear and doubt.

40:8-11                              Example of a faithful witness that shares God's salvation

                                         with the world.

41:1-3                                Example of God's treatment of those who consider the poor.

42:1-3,5,8,11                      Example of self-encouragement when things go wrong.

44:1-8                                Example of the ongoing influence of godly fathers.

45:6,7                                Example of the heart of Jesus that God wants formed in His people. (Gal.4:19).

46:1-7,10                            Example of the God of the godly helping in every trouble.

 

BLINDNESS OF POWER

 

49:5-14,17,19,20               Example of the blindness of power and riches.

51:1-15                            Example of true repentance-the only road to restoration.

52 (all)                             Example of the end of an evil life.

56:3,4,8-13                       Example of how to manage fears.

63:1-3,6,8                         Example of spiritual thirst.

69:16-21                           Example of a man who is down and longing for a friend.

73: (all)                             Example of the temporary prosperity of the wicked compared 

                                        to the man with lasting spiritual riches.

 

INGRATITUDE

 

78:5-8,29-41,51-56             Example of a chosen nation's ingratitude to God.

81:7,13-16                         Example of God's undying, unselfish, unconditional offer to

                                        Israel.

83: (all)                             Example of a prayer against the enemies of Israel that God

                                        honors perpetually.

89:20-47                            Example of when God's promises don't appear to be true.

91: (all)                              Example of God's pact with His intimate ones.

101: (all)                            Example of a man of God hating sin.

104: (all)                            Example of an observant mind and heart that recognizes       

                                        God in all of life.

105:1-5                              Examples of the actions that please God.

 

(TO BE CONTINUED)