Psalm 62 Sermon Slides

1. What is Salvation? Psalm 62

2. Introduction • David is being pursued by his enemies • They were rich and powerful men • David says that they are worthless before God • Mortal power nor money can prevail against God • Transition between Saul and David

3. Imagery and Symbolism • “My Rock” (hide behind) (v. 2) • “Leaning wall” and “tottering fence” (perpetual terror) (v. 3) • “Refuge” (protection) (v. 7) • “Pour out your heart” (v. 8)

4. Verse 9 – do not place your trust in wealthy people • 9 Men of low degree are only vanity and men of rank are a lie; In the balances they go up; They are together lighter than breath. (Ps. 62:9 NAU)

5. Yesha (Hebrew for salvation) • Root word means “make wide” • “Make wide” connotes freedom from stress • Deliverance from enemies, natural catastrophes, illness • Characteristics/meaning of salvation

6. Osteria (Greek for salvation) • Forgiveness of sin • Deliverance from the power of Satan

7. For us Today • A bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament • Old Testament belief is that salvation can come through a person whom God empowers • God empowered Jesus Christ offer God’s forgiveness of sin • Sin can cause distress and broken relationships • Jesus demonstrates God’s Word showing us how to remove sin from us • Thus, forgiveness for sin – Salvation