Psalm 48-50

Scripture – Psalm 48-50

Observation – 

Psalm 48 – Zion, the City of God

Psalm 48:1-3 – God is great and praised in His city

Psalm 48:4-7 – Kings fled in fear at God’s power

Psalm 48:8-11 – God's steadfast love in His temple

Psalm 48:12-14 – Walk around Zion and tell future generations

Psalm 49 – The Folly of Trusting in Riches

Psalm 49:1-4 – A message for all people to hear

Psalm 49:5-9 – Wealth cannot redeem a soul from death

Psalm 49:10-12 – The foolish perish like beasts

Psalm 49:13-15 – The fate of those who trust in themselves

Psalm 49:16-20 – Do not fear the prosperity of the wicked

Psalm 50 – God the Righteous Judge

Psalm 50:1-6 – God comes in glory to judge His people

Psalm 50:7-15 – God desires thanksgiving, not mere sacrifice

Psalm 50:16-21 – A rebuke to the wicked who dishonor God

Psalm 50:22-23 – A warning and promise: honor God and find salvation

Timeless Outline –

Examples to follow – Remember that even though you give things to God, everything is already His. 

Examples to not follow –

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – 

Prayer –