Psalm 22 The Glory

The Glory
Psalm 22.22-31

            The Gospel of Matthew:
                            He has risen, just as He said!

            The Apostle Peter:
                            Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
                            According to His great,
                                            He has caused us to be born again to a living hope
                                            through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead!

            Psalm 22:
                            The sufferings of Christ [1-21] and the glory that followed [22-31].

1. PRAISE [22, 23]

           a.  Our praise invites God into our suffering
   
           b.  Our praise honors God when He helps us out of our suffering
   
                           Praise almost seems to be inner health made audible.  - CS Lewis
   

2. PRAYER [24]

           a.  David's prayers
   
           b.  Jesus' prayers
   
           c.  Our prayers
   
                           We ask for silver when God wants to give us gold.  - Luther
   

3. SERVICE

           a.  David's desire to help others  [22, 25, 27]
   
           b.  Paul [1 Corinthians 15.58]
   

4. FAITH [26, 29]

           a.  The wonderful exchange
   
           b.  Faith that conquerors  [Romans 8.38-39]
   

5. HOPE

           a.  A living hope for the life to come  [26]
   
           b.  A living hope for this life  [30-31]
   

John Olson