THE LORD IS OUR HOPE

Psalm 34:1-22

Truth: The Lord is to be praised. The Lord is the one we are to seek. The Lord will bless the righteous. Is the Lord your hope?

I. THE LORD IS TO BE PRAISED

1. We are to praise the Lord at all times. Vs. 1-2, Eph 5:20, Jer 9:23-24
2. We are to magnify the Lord and exalt His name. Vs. 3, Isa 12:4, Psa 105:1-4

II. THE LORD IS THE ONE WE ARE TO SEEK

1. When we seek Him, He delivers us from all our fears. Vs. 4, Matt 7:7, Heb 11:6
2. When we look to Him, He reveals Himself and delivers us from all our troubles. Vs. 5-6, Psa 50:15, Vs. 17,19.
3. The Lord blesses those that fear and trust Him. Vs. 7-10, Prov 3:5-6, Dan 6:22, 1 Peter 2:3, Psa 84:11

III. THE LORD WILL BLESS THE RIGHTEOUS

1. The Lord wants us to teach the fear of the Lord. Vs. 11-14, Psa 32:8,1 Peter 3:10-12
2. The Lord’s blessings are on the righteous. Vs.15, 17-20,22, Psa 145:18-19, Isa 57:15.
3. The Lord shall judge the wicked. Vs. 16,21, Psa 94:23. 2 Thess 1:7-9

IS THE LORD YOUR HOPE?