Introduction
A. The Title
1. David directs worship leaders to sing his psalm, 1 Chronicles 6:33; 16:5-7; 25:6.
2. David directs worship leaders to play flutes.
B. The Trouble: as king, David will have to make decisions and hear from dishonest advisors.
C. The Teaching: Leaders prepare for the day’s events in prayer and meditation.
God Defends the Righteous
A. The Prayer
1. Prayer directed to God, vv. 1-2.
2. Prayer has an appointment, v. 3.
3. Prayer has an place, v. 7.
4. Prayer has subjects, vv. 8, 10:
a. Guidance in the right path, v. 8.
b. Help to make just decisions, v. 10.
B. The Praises, vv. 11-12.
God Detests the Wicked
A. Why? God hates iniquity, vv. 4-5.
B. Who? Liars, murderers, and deceivers, vv. 6, 9.
Conclusion
A. Make prayer a daily habit.
B. Worship daily: sing God’s praises, meditate on God’s Word, pray for discernment.
C. Live under the shield of God’s favor.