Introduction

Context

Sermon in a sentence: When the wicked rise in anger, anchor your soul in the steadfast love of the LORD.

1. The Anger of the Wicked [Psalm 36:1-4]
     a. Fleeing from the Wicked [Ascription, cf. Psalm 34, 1 Sam. 21:10-15; Ps. 34:22, 35:27]
     b. No Fear of God [Psalm 36:1, cf. Prov. 8:13, 16:6; Rom. 3:18]
     c. Flattery of Self [Psalm 36:2, cf. Num. 32:32]
     d. False Words [Psalm 36:3a, cf. Matt. 12:34-35, cf. Eph. 4:29]
     e. Foolish Deeds [Psalm 36:3b, cf. 2 Pt. 1:5-7]
     f. Favors Evil [Psalm 36:4, cf. Jhn. 11:45-57; Ps. 2:2; Jhn. 15:20-21]

2. The Anchor of the Soul [Psalm 36:5-12]
     a. Reflect on God’s Character [Psalm 36:5-6, cf. Ex. 3:13-22; Gen. 6-8]
          i. Steadfast Love
          ii. Faithfulness
          iii. Righteousness
          iv. Judgement
     b. Rejoice in God’s Love [Psalm 36:7-9]
          i. Safety [Psalm 36:7, cf. Ru. 3:8; Matt. 23:37]
          ii. Satisfaction [Psalm 36:8, cf. Jer. 31:25; Matt. 5:6; Rev. 19:9, 21:6]
          iii. Sight [Psalm 36:9, cf. Jhn. 4:14-15, 7:37-39; Ps. 36:4; Gen. 1; 1 Jhn. 1:5; Jhn. 8:12]
     c. Request God’s Preservation [Psalm 36:10-11, cf. Matt. 6:13]
     d. Remember God’s Coming Judgment [Psalm 36:12, cf. Ps. 1:5-6]

Conclusion