Appearance vs. Reality

March 8, 2009

Book: Psalms

Appearance vs. Reality

I. Introduction
II. Looking for an Explanation
A. A glorious past contrasted with a puzzling present
B. Victories and defeats: From God
C. The psalm ends with no explanation
III. Conclusion and Application
A. The puzzle answered
1. Jesus in the boat
2. Paul in Romans 8
B. Seeing suffering as a “battle scar” and not as punishment