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 (2 Samuel 22 = Psalm 18) What do you find the most inspiring in the language of this psalm? What encourages you the most? Write down all the various titles and metaphors used of God in this psalm.

 

I love the richness, depth of emotion and imagery descriptions that David uses in his writing.  He expresses deep devotion and respect for God and recognizes his need for God's mercy.  When I read his psalms, I feel like it helps me articulate how I am feeling, and to praise God more fully. It is good and satisfying to focus on words like: Rock, fortress, shield, deliverer, refuge, savior, stronghold.

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God’s power
We can all learn a lot from David, who as we know is a man after "God's own heart"! David's love and praise for God inspires me even more to continue to shield myself with the power of God and most importantly to THANK him for ALL things!.

God is strength
God has power
God saves
God is the light
God delivers me
God is my refuge 

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Q1. (2 Samuel 22 = Psalm 18)

What do you find the most inspiring in the language of this psalm?

What encourages you the most?

Write down all the various titles and metaphors used of God in this psalm.

The language is very picturesque.  Vivid scenes are portrayed.  The imagery is amazing.

It is encouraging to see that someone with such a wonderful gift uses it to praise our God, and we get to share in it all.  Those of  us without that talent can join in with the imagery he has portrayed and visualize our God also and just see Him in this positively powerful way.  We get to experience God differently.

  • my rock
  • my fortress
  • my deliverer
  • my place of refuge
  • my Saviour
  • my shield
  • my horn of salvation   (my protection)
  • my stronghold
  • my refuge
  • the hearer of my voice
  • the hearer of my cries
  • the one Who acts on my behalf,
  • He speedily comes to my aid 
  • He takes hold of me
  • He rescues me from many waters in fact He draws me out of the waters
  • my support
  • He rewards me
  • He repays me
  • He is loyal
  • He is blameless 
  • He is pure
  • He is shrewd with those who are crooked 
  • my lamp
  • He is perfect
  • my shield
  • He keeps me blameless
  • He gives me strength to be able to do impossible feats (v 34 - 46)
  • the Rock of my Salvation
  • worthy of praise

the horn is the force used to push, scatter and destroy enemies and save from harm

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