Psalm 30

Two Types of Prosperity

Ps 119:17; 175

This psalm of dedication is the result of God's chastening in the life of his servant. (Heb 12)

I. A Statement of Purpose (vs 1-3)

               I will exalt you because:

     A. You have lifted me up (vs 1) draw up (cf Pro 20:5)

     B. You have preserved me (vs 1) enemies do not rejoice

     C. You have healed me (vs 2) ap'r' rapha' (Ex 15:26)

     D. You have kept me alive (vs 3)

II. A Song of Praise (vs 4) cf (Psalm 97:12)

     A. Where? – To the Lord

     B. Who? - Ye saints of His

     C. Why? - Thanks at the remembrance of His holiness

         (His person and works separate him from all others)

III. A Seduction of Prosperity (vs 5-7a) cf (Ps 73:3)

     A. The cycle of chastening (vs 5)

• Anger
• Recognition
• Duration
• Reconciliation

     B. The confession of sin (vs 6)

     C. The commitment of trust (vs 7a)

IV. A Savior to Pursue (vs 6-12)

     A. The LORD withdrawn (vs 7b) (Ps 104:19-30)

          1. The face of the Lord speaks of close relationship. (Ps 27:8)(Ps 41:12)

          2. The trouble if the psalmist shows desire. (Ps 13:1)(Ps 27:9)

     B.The LORD petitioned (vs 8-10) cf (Is 38:9-19)

     C.The LORD returned (vs 11)

     D.The LORD extolled (vs 12)