Like the Beasts that Perish (Psalm 49)

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Sermon Notes:

Main Idea: Psalm 49 calls us to take three actions so that we will not fear when we see the wicked prosper.

1. Listen to the Psalmist’s Invitation (vv. 1-4)

   a. The Proclamation (vv. 1-2)

   b. The Promise (vv. 3-4)

2. Learn from the Psalmist’s Contemplation (vv. 5-15)

   a. Think about his riddle (vv. 5-6)

   b. Look how he resolves it (vv. 7-15)

   i. What he knows about them (vv. 7-14)

   1. Their death is inevitable

   2. Their wealth is inadequate

   a. It can’t redeem!

   b. It won’t remain!

   3. Their honor is momentary

   ii. What he knows about himself (vv. 14-15)

   1. My resurrection is inevitable

   2. My honor is eternal

   3. My God is able

3. Live out the Psalmist’s Application. (vv. 16-20)

   a. Do not fear! (v. 16)

   i. Their death is inevitable (v. 17, 19)

   ii. Their wealth is inadequate (v. 17)

   iii. Their honor is momentary (vv. 16, 18-20)