Asaph's Lament

Visit our linktree: https://linktr.ee/IATCMSunday June 19, 2022 Asaph's Lament Psalm 73: 1-3, 12-13, 16-18, 21-26 Time of Action: about 1000 B.C.; Place of Action: probably Jerusalem Golden Text - My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength[b] of my heart and my portion forever (Psalm 73:26). Outline I. THE PSALMIST’S CONFESSION (Psalms 73:1-3) Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. 3 For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. II. THE PSALMIST’S CONFUSION (Psalms 73:12-13, 16) 12 Behold, these are the wicked; always at ease, they increase in riches. 13 All in vain have I kept my heart clean and washed my hands in innocence. 16 But when I thought how to understand this, it seemed to me a wearisome task, III. THE PORTION OF THE WICKED (Psalms 73:17-18) 17 until I went into the sanctuary of God: then I discerned their end. 18 Truly you set them in slippery places; you make them fall to ruin. IV. THE PSALMIST’S CONSOLATION (Psalms 73:21-26) 21 When my soul was embittered, when I was pricked in heart, 22 I was brutish and ignorant; I was like a beast toward you. 23 Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. 25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. 26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength[b] of my heart and my portion forever.