Psalm 14: To the choirmaster. Of David. [1] The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good. [2] The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. [3] They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one. [4] Have they no knowledge, all the evildoers who eat up my people as they eat bread and do not call upon the LORD? [5] There they are in great terror, for God is with the generation of the righteous. [6] You would shame the plans of the poor, but the LORD is his refuge. [7] Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad. (ESV)
BIG IDEA: Heavenly Hope Conquers Cosmic Corruption
Corruption Has
The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good. The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one.
Yahweh Is
Have they no knowledge, all the evildoers who eat up my people as they eat bread and do not call upon the LORD? There they are in great terror, for God is with the generation of the righteous. You would shame the plans of the poor, but the LORD is his refuge.
Salvation Is Coming
Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.
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Discussion Questions:
1. What was the big idea of the sermon? Is it faithful to what the text says?
2. What struck you most about the passage as you listened?
3. How does this passage help or motivate us to live for God through Christ?
4. How obvious is it to you that sin and wickedness fill the world?
5. Can you perceive the wickedness in your own heart? How so?
6. What are you drawn to seek after rather than God? What hope do those things seem to promise to you?
7. How can you have hope when your life may be exposed to lots of suffering?