I will love You, O LORD, my strength,The LORD is my rock and my fortressAnd my deliverer,My God, my strength,In Whom I will trust,My shield and the horn of my salvation,My stronghold,I will call upon the LORDWho is worthy to be praised,So shall I be saved from my enemies

Psalm 18:1-3

Psalm 101Psalm 101The King’s Promise

Psalm 101Psalm 101

Good Apples

Psalm 101Psalm 101

We Will Make Application to Davidto Another

to Us

Psalm 101Psalm 101

Psalm of David

Psalm 101Psalm 101

Psalm of DavidDavid Vows to Live Right

Psalm 101Psalm 101

Psalm of DavidDavid Vows to Live RightThe Vow to Act as God’s Avenger

Verse by VerseVerse by Verse

Verse by VerseVerse by Verse

V1 – Rejoices in both God’s Mercy and Judgment

Verse by VerseVerse by Verse

V1 – Rejoices in both God’s Mercy and Judgment

V2 – He Believes v1, therefore Does

Verse by VerseVerse by Verse

V1 – Rejoices in both God’s Mercy and Judgment

V2 – He Believes v1, therefore DoesV2 – Serves God Even when Alone

Verse by VerseVerse by Verse

V1 – Rejoices in both God’s Mercy and Judgment

V2 – He Believes v1, therefore DoesV2 – Serves God Even when AloneV3 – “Set Eyes” = Be an Example

Verse by VerseVerse by Verse

V1 – Rejoices in both God’s Mercy and Judgment

V2 – He Believes v1, Therefore DoesV2 – Serves God Even when AloneV3 – “Set Eyes” = Be an ExampleV3 – Hates Evil

Verse by VerseVerse by Verse

V1 – Rejoices in both God’s Mercy and Judgment

V2 – He Believes v1, therefore DoesV2 – Serves God, Even when AloneV3 – “Set Eyes” = Be an ExampleV3 – Hates EvilV 4 – Will not Stand Perverse Heart

Verse by VerseVerse by Verse

But are the following verses applicable to David?

Verse by VerseVerse by Verse

V5 – Will Destroy Secret Slanderers & Proud

Verse by VerseVerse by Verse

V5 – Will Destroy Secret Slanderers & Proud

V6 – Chooses Reliable/Faithful Folks

Verse by VerseVerse by Verse

V5 – Will Destroy Secret Slanderers & Proud

V6 – Chooses Reliable/Faithful FolksV7 – Will not Let Evil Persons Near

Verse by VerseVerse by Verse

V5 – Will Destroy Secret Slanderers & Proud

V6 – Chooses Reliable/Faithful FolksV7 – Will not Let Evil Persons NearV8 – Diligent to Destroy Evil from

Land

Verse by VerseVerse by Verse

V5 – Will Destroy Secret Slanderers & Proud

V6 – Chooses Reliable/Faithful FolksV7 – Will not Let Evil Persons NearV8 – Diligent to Destroy Evil from

LandV8 – Will cut off Evil from City of LORD

But Vengeance is What God Does, Not Job of a ShepherdNot Job of Christians

Is this a Psalm Is this a Psalm in two voices?in two voices?

Is this a Psalm Is this a Psalm in two voices?in two voices?

David Speaks,David Speaks, then God Speaksthen God Speaks??

Not Two Voices, But OneNot Two Voices, But One

Not Two Voices, But OneNot Two Voices, But One

Psalm of DavidPsalm of David

Not Two Voices, But OneNot Two Voices, But One

Psalm of DavidPsalm of David David says “I will” throughoutDavid says “I will” throughout

Not Two Voices, But OneNot Two Voices, But One

Psalm of DavidPsalm of David David says “I will” throughoutDavid says “I will” throughout

Q: In Q: In what officewhat office will David will Davidvow to do these vow to do these

things?things?

Not Two Voices, But OneNot Two Voices, But One

Psalm of DavidPsalm of David David says “I will” throughoutDavid says “I will” throughout

Q: In Q: In what officewhat office will David will Davidvow to do these things?vow to do these things?As Shepherd?As Shepherd?

Not Two Voices, But OneNot Two Voices, But One

Psalm of DavidPsalm of David David says “I will” throughoutDavid says “I will” throughout

Q: In Q: In what officewhat office will David will Davidvow to do these vow to do these

things?things?A: Only as the KingA: Only as the King

Now Psalm 101 Now Psalm 101 Makes SenseMakes Sense

As King,

Now Psalm 101 Now Psalm 101 Makes SenseMakes Sense

As King, David Vows to:Set Eyes on Right; Be an ExampleHate EvilNot Tolerate PerversityDestroy Secret Slanderers/ProudChoose Faithful/Honest to Surround HimDestroy Evil from city of the LORD

Now Psalm 101 Now Psalm 101 Makes SenseMakes Sense

As King, David Vows to:Set Eyes on Right; Be an ExampleHate EvilNot Tolerate PerversityDestroy Secret Slanderers/ProudChoose Faithful/Honest to Surround HimDestroy Evil from city of the LORD

Psalm 101 is King’s Promise to

Faithfully Act for God

Did David Did David Fulfill His Vow Fulfill His Vow to God?to God?

Did David Did David Fulfill His Vow Fulfill His Vow to God?to God?

He chose treacherous Joab as his He chose treacherous Joab as his minister.minister.

Did David Did David Fulfill His Vow Fulfill His Vow to God?to God?

He chose treacherous Joab as his He chose treacherous Joab as his minister.minister.

He deceived and murdered Uriah.He deceived and murdered Uriah.

Did David Did David Fulfill His Vow Fulfill His Vow to God?to God?

He chose treacherous Joab as his He chose treacherous Joab as his minister.minister.

He deceived and murdered Uriah.He deceived and murdered Uriah.

He multiplied his wives.He multiplied his wives.

What King Did What King Did Fulfill His Vow?Fulfill His Vow?

What King Did What King Did Fulfill His Vow?Fulfill His Vow?

Solomon’s idolatry Solomon’s idolatry

What King Did What King Did Fulfill His Vow?Fulfill His Vow?

Solomon’s idolatry Solomon’s idolatry

Rehoboam’s foolishness Rehoboam’s foolishness

What King Did What King Did Fulfill His Vow?Fulfill His Vow?

Solomon’s idolatry Solomon’s idolatry

Rehoboam’s foolishness Rehoboam’s foolishness

Hezekiah’s prideHezekiah’s pride

What King Did What King Did Fulfill His Vow?Fulfill His Vow?

Solomon’s idolatry Solomon’s idolatry Rehoboam’s foolishness Rehoboam’s foolishness

Hezekiah’s prideHezekiah’s prideJosiah’s failureJosiah’s failure

Yet One Wholly Yet One Wholly Fulfilled Fulfilled

the King’s Vowthe King’s Vow

Psalm 101Psalm 101

Jesus the ChristJesus the Christ

Christ was to Come to ReignChrist was to Come to Reign

Psalm 2:6,9 "I have installed My King on Zion, My holy hill." 7 I will proclaim the decree of the Lord: He said to Me, "You are my Son; today I have become Your Father. 8 Ask of Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. 9 You will rule them with an iron scepter; You will dash them to pieces like pottery." 10 Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. 11 Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.

Christ was to Come to ReignChrist was to Come to Reign

Zechariah 9:9 – Rejoice greatly, O Zechariah 9:9 – Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, your King comes to you, righteous and having salvationrighteous and having salvation, gentle , gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey foal of a donkey

Christ was to Come to ReignChrist was to Come to Reign

Romans 15:12 -- And again, Isaiah Romans 15:12 -- And again, Isaiah says, "The Root of Jesse will spring says, "The Root of Jesse will spring up, up, One who will arise to rule over One who will arise to rule over the nationsthe nations; the Gentiles will hope in ; the Gentiles will hope in Him." Him."

Christ Reigns Now!Christ Reigns Now!Hebrews 1:3 -- The Son is the radiance of Hebrews 1:3 -- The Son is the radiance of

God's glory and the exact representation God's glory and the exact representation of His Being, sustaining all things by His of His Being, sustaining all things by His powerful Word. After He had provided powerful Word. After He had provided purification for sins, purification for sins, He He sat down at the down at the right hand of the Majestyright hand of the Majesty in heaven. in heaven.

Hebrews 1:8 -- But about the Son He says, Hebrews 1:8 -- But about the Son He says, ""Your Throne, O God, will last for ever Your Throne, O God, will last for ever and everand ever, and righteousness will be the , and righteousness will be the scepter of Your Kingdom . . .” scepter of Your Kingdom . . .”

Christ Put Down Evil and Christ Put Down Evil and Upheld RighteousnessUpheld Righteousness

Christ Put Down Evil and Christ Put Down Evil and Upheld RighteousnessUpheld Righteousness

Zechariah 14:3,4 -- Then the LORD will Zechariah 14:3,4 -- Then the LORD will go go out and fight against those nationsout and fight against those nations, as He , as He fights in the day of battle. 4 On that day fights in the day of battle. 4 On that day His Feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, His Feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley, with half of the forming a great valley, with half of the mountain moving north and half moving mountain moving north and half moving south. south.

Christ Put Down Evil and Christ Put Down Evil and Upheld RighteousnessUpheld Righteousness

Psalm 118:22-29 -- The Stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; 23 the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. 24 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. 25 O Lord, save us; O Lord, grant us success. 26 Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. From the house of the LORD we bless You. 27 The LORD is God, and He has made His light shine upon us. With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up to the horns of the altar. 28 You are my God, and I will give You thanks; You are my God, and I will exalt You. 29 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.

Christ Loves Right – Christ Loves Right – Pushes Away EvilPushes Away Evil

Christ Loves Right – Christ Loves Right – Pushes Away EvilPushes Away Evil

Heb 7:24-8:3Heb 7:24-8:3

““. . . holy, blameless, pure, set . . . holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens . . .”above the heavens . . .”

Only Christ, Only Christ, Warring Against Warring Against

Evil, Prevails Evil, Prevails CompletelyCompletely

Only Christ, Only Christ, Warring Against Warring Against

Evil, Prevails Evil, Prevails CompletelyCompletely

Revelation 19:11-Revelation 19:11-2121The Valiant, Powerful King Riding the Stallion

Psalm 101 is Psalm 101 is Fulfilled in ChristFulfilled in Christ

Psalm 101 is Psalm 101 is Fulfilled in ChristFulfilled in Christ

Sets His Eyes on Doing Right Abhors Evil Does not Tolerate the Perverse Heart Destroys Secret Slanderers and Proud Chooses Those Faithful & Honest Refuses to Let Evil Sit with Him Destroys Evil from the Land Cuts off Evil from the City of the LORD

Psalm 101 is Psalm 101 is Fulfilled in ChristFulfilled in Christ

Sets His Eyes on Doing Right Abhors Evil Does not Tolerate the Perverse Heart Destroys Secret Slanderers and Proud Chooses Those Faithful & Honest Refuses to Let Evil Sit with Him Destroys Evil from the Land Cuts off Evil from the City of the LORD

Of Kings, only Christ kept His Vow

You Serve A You Serve A Glorious KingGlorious King

You Serve A You Serve A Glorious KingGlorious King

No Longer the Baby in a Manger

Not the Gentle King Riding a Donkey

You Serve A You Serve A Glorious KingGlorious KingServe in Faithfulness

Serve In FaithfulnessServe In Faithfulness

Serve In FaithfulnessServe In Faithfulness

Rejoice Always – Psa 101:1

Serve In FaithfulnessServe In Faithfulness

Rejoice Always – Psa 101:1

We rejoice in the hope of the glory of God – Rom 5:2

Serve In FaithfulnessServe In Faithfulness

Rejoice Always – Psa 101:1Do Justly; Love Mercy – Psa 101:1

Serve In FaithfulnessServe In Faithfulness

Rejoice Always – Psa 101:1Do Justly; Love Mercy – Psa 101:1

“ What is good . . . But to do justly, to love mercy, to walk humbly before Your God?”

Micah 6:8

Serve In FaithfulnessServe In Faithfulness

Rejoice Always – Psa 101:1Do Justly; Love Mercy – Psa 101:1Seek Christ as Protector – Psa 101:2

Serve In FaithfulnessServe In Faithfulness

Rejoice Always – Psa 101:1Do Justly; Love Mercy – Psa 101:1Seek Christ as Protector – Psa 101:2

“Lord come” I Cor 16:22

Serve In FaithfulnessServe In Faithfulness

Rejoice Always – Psa 101:1Do Justly; Love Mercy – Psa 101:1Seek Christ as Protector – Psa 101:2Be Exemplary in Family (private) v 2

Serve In FaithfulnessServe In Faithfulness

Rejoice Always – Psa 101:1Do Justly; Love Mercy – Psa 101:1Seek Christ as Protector – Psa 101:2Be Exemplary in Family (private) v 2Choose to Keep Honest & Reliable

People Near You – Psa 101:6a

Serve In FaithfulnessServe In Faithfulness

Rejoice Always – Psa 101:1Do Justly; Love Mercy – Psa 101:1Seek Christ as Protector – Psa 101:2Be Exemplary in Family (private) v 2Choose to Keep Honest & Reliable

People Near You – Psa 101:6a

But leave vengeance to God Rom 12:19 You are a servant. Not the King.

Because David Because David Believed words of Believed words of

Psalm 101:1,Psalm 101:1,

He Promised to Do Psalm He Promised to Do Psalm 101:2-8101:2-8

You likewise trust You likewise trust God. Serve Him God. Serve Him faithfully.faithfully.

Make Good on Your Promise to Make Good on Your Promise to God.God.

God is Worthy of Steadfast Love. God is Worthy of Steadfast Love.

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil. Hold fast to what is good. Be affectionate as brothers. Outdo one another in showing honor.

Never flag in zeal. Be aglow with the Spirit. Serve the Lord.”

Romans 12:9-11Cf. Psalm 101