Introduction
Hebrews 13:15
1.Anchors to a secure Love (1-3).
David loved the LORD - love = Hebrew word raham (rah’-hehm) = This word is deeply related to the Hebrew word for womb. It is a deep heartfelt compassion - a love that feels like it comes from the inmost being. What is striking about this is this word is almost always used of God’s compassionate love toward us, not our love toward Him. Here are some examples:
Isaiah 49:15
Psalm 103:13
1 John 4:19
“LORD” YHVH is God’s Covenant name (Abraham, Moses, David)
Exodus 3:15
2 Samuel 7:8-9
2 Samuel 7:15-16
David used these words to describe God’s covenant love = Rock, fortress, refuge, stronghold
Application: Unbeliever - See God's love for you (Romans 5:8). Respond to God's love for you (Romans 10:9-11). Believer - See God's love for you (Romans 5:8). Anchor to God's love (Ephesians 3:16-19).
2.Focuses on our Heavenly Deliverer (Read 18:4-19).
YHVH was the “horn of David’s salvation” - verse 2
Luke 1:69
YHVH rescued/delivered David
David called to the LORD (Psalm 18:6)
The LORD rescued David (Psalm 18:16-17)
The LORD gave David peace (Psalm 18:19)
The LORD put David in a “spacious place” - vs 19, 36
The LORD gave David sure footing - vs 33
Application: Only God can save you (Isaiah 43:11; Acts 4:12)! Only God brings peace/comfort (John 14:27; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
3. Flows out of a faithful walk (Read Psalm 18:20-24).
This isn’t pride or works salvation language
Romans 4:1-5
Romans 4:22-25
2 Corinthians 5:21
This is covenant language
Psalm 18:25-26
Application: Live out of a response to God’s love (1 Peter 1:6-9). Live according to God’s Way/Word (Psalm 18:30; Psalm 19:7-9; Psalm 18:49)
4.Shrinks Enemies (37-42).
Psalm 18:37-42
1 Samuel 17:45-47
Romans 8:31-34
5.Proclaims Publicly (46-50).
Psalm 18:49
Psalm 40:10
Psalm 96:3
Application: Publicly praise God! Sing praises to God!
