I. The Old Testament Context

     A. The Setting of the Psalm

          1. Written by David

          2. Meant to be sung

     B. The Scene of the Psalm

         1. A time of intense suffering

         2. An occasion of great rejoicing

     C. The Spotlight of the Psalm

          1. Personal

          2. National

          3. Prophetic

II. The New Testament Connection

     A. Christ’s human experience on the cross

          1. His words

          2. His thoughts

          3. His observations

          4. His senses

     B. Christ’s human exultation from the grave

     C. Christ’s divine expectation of the throne

Next Steps:

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     • What are you/we doing here?
     • What are you/we going to do?