WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:09.839 So I will be reading Psalm 10, and once I am done, I will say, this is the word of the Lord, and you can say with me, thanks be to God. 00:00:11.240 --> 00:00:12.120 Psalm 10. 00:00:30.000 --> 00:00:32.780 He forgave, curses, and renounces the Lord. 00:00:33.579 --> 00:00:36.679 In the pride of his face, the wicked does not seek him. 00:00:37.480 --> 00:00:40.179 All his thoughts are, there is no God. 00:00:40.820 --> 00:00:42.820 His ways prosper at all times. 00:00:43.359 --> 00:00:45.840 Your judgments are on high, out of his sight. 00:00:46.640 --> 00:00:49.439 As for all of his foes, he puffs at them. 00:00:50.000 --> 00:00:52.519 He says in his heart, I shall not be moved. 00:00:53.079 --> 00:00:56.740 Throughout all generations, I shall not meet adversity. 00:00:57.640 --> 00:01:00.940 His mouth is filled with cursing and deceit and oppression. 00:01:01.820 --> 00:01:05.060 Under his tongue are mischief and iniquity. 00:01:06.280 --> 00:01:08.260 He sits in ambush in the villages. 00:01:08.740 --> 00:01:11.020 In hiding places, he murders the innocent. 00:01:11.859 --> 00:01:15.359 His eyes stealthily watch for the helpless. 00:01:16.020 --> 00:01:19.020 He lurks in ambush like a lion in his thicket. 00:01:19.560 --> 00:01:21.840 He lurks that he may seize the poor. 00:01:22.320 --> 00:01:25.500 He seizes the poor when he draws him into his net. 00:01:25.500 --> 00:01:29.439 The helpless are crushed, sing down, and fall by his might. 00:01:30.180 --> 00:01:32.260 He says in his heart, God has forgotten. 00:01:32.579 --> 00:01:33.719 He has hidden his face. 00:01:33.980 --> 00:01:35.040 He will never see it. 00:01:35.879 --> 00:01:37.640 Arise, O Lord, O God. 00:01:38.239 --> 00:01:39.659 Lift up your hand. 00:01:40.719 --> 00:01:42.240 Forget not the afflicted. 00:01:42.879 --> 00:01:45.760 Why does the wicked renounce God and say in his heart, 00:01:46.019 --> 00:01:47.340 You will not call to account? 00:01:47.340 --> 00:01:51.260 But you do see, for you note mischief and vexation, 00:01:51.920 --> 00:01:53.500 That you may take it into your hands. 00:01:53.820 --> 00:01:58.840 To you the helpless commits himself. 00:01:59.240 --> 00:02:01.100 You have been the helper of the fatherless. 00:02:01.800 --> 00:02:04.020 Break the arm of the wicked and the evildoer. 00:02:04.700 --> 00:02:07.540 Call his wickedness to account till you find none. 00:02:08.300 --> 00:02:10.480 The Lord is king forever and ever, ever. 00:02:11.000 --> 00:02:13.740 The nations perish from his land. 00:02:13.740 --> 00:02:17.420 O Lord, you hear the desire of the afflicted. 00:02:17.719 --> 00:02:19.360 You will strengthen their heart. 00:02:19.780 --> 00:02:21.060 You will incline your ear. 00:02:21.280 --> 00:02:24.360 To do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed. 00:02:24.780 --> 00:02:29.200 So that man who is of the earth may strike terror no more. 00:02:29.780 --> 00:02:30.860 This is the word of the Lord. 00:02:30.860 --> 00:02:36.020 You may be seated. 00:02:37.720 --> 00:02:40.160 The grass withers and the flower fades, 00:02:40.300 --> 00:02:42.220 But the word of the Lord endures forever. 00:02:50.080 --> 00:02:50.980 Let's pray. 00:02:50.979 --> 00:03:01.379 O God, creator of all, judge over all the earth. 00:03:02.339 --> 00:03:04.199 Thank you that we can come to you, 00:03:05.000 --> 00:03:06.919 That you hear the desire of our heart. 00:03:08.019 --> 00:03:12.859 We can lament the pain and the wickedness we suffer in this world. 00:03:13.979 --> 00:03:16.299 And you draw us in like a loving father. 00:03:17.039 --> 00:03:19.959 Thank you for who you've revealed yourself to be in this psalm. 00:03:19.960 --> 00:03:23.520 Help us to see you in your splendor, in your glory. 00:03:23.860 --> 00:03:25.200 Once again today we ask, 00:03:25.620 --> 00:03:26.939 By the power of your spirit, 00:03:27.360 --> 00:03:29.120 For the good of these precious souls, 00:03:29.680 --> 00:03:30.700 This body we ask. 00:03:30.840 --> 00:03:31.140 Amen. 00:03:36.140 --> 00:03:39.100 Well, beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, 00:03:39.760 --> 00:03:41.620 I see in Psalm 10, 00:03:42.600 --> 00:03:44.260 An encouragement to Christians, 00:03:44.659 --> 00:03:45.280 And to believers, 00:03:45.939 --> 00:03:48.400 That you can withstand, 00:03:48.400 --> 00:03:50.780 A wicked man. 00:03:51.780 --> 00:03:54.420 We could call this wicked man a pawn of Satan. 00:03:55.740 --> 00:03:57.480 Satan is playing the chessboard, 00:03:57.800 --> 00:04:01.180 But he uses real men and women, 00:04:01.620 --> 00:04:03.500 Which the Bible calls the wicked. 00:04:04.180 --> 00:04:07.819 And Satan uses those people as his expendable pieces. 00:04:09.180 --> 00:04:10.620 Think of the book of Acts. 00:04:10.620 --> 00:04:13.360 We read of one wicked man after another, 00:04:13.500 --> 00:04:14.879 Rising up from within the church, 00:04:15.240 --> 00:04:16.439 From outside of the church, 00:04:16.840 --> 00:04:17.800 Bringing persecution, 00:04:18.540 --> 00:04:19.980 Acting as a pawn of Satan, 00:04:20.100 --> 00:04:22.399 To oppose the advance of God's kingdom. 00:04:23.660 --> 00:04:25.019 Satan loads the gun, 00:04:25.540 --> 00:04:26.939 He sets up the crime scene, 00:04:28.000 --> 00:04:30.680 And then the wicked pull the trigger under his spell. 00:04:31.079 --> 00:04:31.819 Verse 8 says, 00:04:32.040 --> 00:04:33.759 They murder the innocent, 00:04:34.139 --> 00:04:35.699 They crush the helpless. 00:04:36.120 --> 00:04:36.740 Verse 10. 00:04:36.740 --> 00:04:40.079 See what's going on in this life, 00:04:40.240 --> 00:04:40.819 In this world? 00:04:41.620 --> 00:04:43.819 We walk daily by faith, 00:04:44.040 --> 00:04:44.800 Trusting the Lord. 00:04:46.500 --> 00:04:48.800 And behind our normal daily activities, 00:04:49.139 --> 00:04:51.220 There's Satan as a mastermind. 00:04:52.360 --> 00:04:54.879 And the wicked mind the devil, 00:04:55.319 --> 00:04:56.139 As their master. 00:04:57.439 --> 00:04:59.939 Satan is using pawns on earth. 00:05:00.639 --> 00:05:03.319 And these pawns of Satan cause real damage. 00:05:03.319 --> 00:05:06.579 They inflict real suffering on real people. 00:05:07.959 --> 00:05:10.459 So how can you, Christian, 00:05:10.980 --> 00:05:13.199 Withstand a pawn of Satan? 00:05:13.719 --> 00:05:15.099 We need to be equipped today. 00:05:16.959 --> 00:05:19.199 First thing I see here in Psalm 10 00:05:19.199 --> 00:05:22.519 Is how Satan grooms a person 00:05:22.519 --> 00:05:24.079 Into becoming his pawn. 00:05:24.600 --> 00:05:26.920 How a person becomes a pawn of Satan. 00:05:28.159 --> 00:05:30.079 Who is it that Satan goes after? 00:05:30.079 --> 00:05:32.339 According to verse 2, 00:05:32.599 --> 00:05:33.399 It's the arrogant. 00:05:34.279 --> 00:05:35.719 Satan baits the arrogant 00:05:35.719 --> 00:05:36.939 To do his dirty work. 00:05:37.519 --> 00:05:38.240 Verse 2 says, 00:05:38.439 --> 00:05:39.459 It's in arrogance 00:05:39.459 --> 00:05:42.740 That the wicked hotly pursue the poor. 00:05:44.039 --> 00:05:45.919 Satan goes after the arrogant, 00:05:46.339 --> 00:05:46.919 The proud. 00:05:47.479 --> 00:05:49.860 Those who have a puffed up view of themselves. 00:05:51.039 --> 00:05:53.479 And who is it that Satan seeks to destroy? 00:05:53.819 --> 00:05:54.519 It's the poor. 00:05:54.519 --> 00:05:54.599 Remember, 00:05:55.319 --> 00:05:59.939 My uncle sent a picture of a slum in Brazil 00:05:59.939 --> 00:06:00.779 In a favela. 00:06:01.599 --> 00:06:03.359 And everyone there is poor. 00:06:03.459 --> 00:06:04.279 They live in a slum. 00:06:04.579 --> 00:06:06.060 But even within the slum, 00:06:06.379 --> 00:06:07.120 There's oppression. 00:06:07.779 --> 00:06:10.060 There are drug lords with machine guns 00:06:10.060 --> 00:06:11.240 Sitting on top of buildings. 00:06:11.659 --> 00:06:13.500 And then there are these fatherless children 00:06:13.500 --> 00:06:14.299 On the streets. 00:06:15.219 --> 00:06:16.719 Satan is using these pawns 00:06:16.719 --> 00:06:18.399 Even inside of a slum 00:06:18.399 --> 00:06:21.219 To oppress those who are even poorer than them. 00:06:21.220 --> 00:06:23.920 In a spiritual sense, 00:06:24.440 --> 00:06:24.820 These are the, 00:06:25.240 --> 00:06:26.860 All who are Christians are poor. 00:06:27.340 --> 00:06:28.380 John Gill commented, 00:06:28.880 --> 00:06:29.340 The poor, 00:06:29.740 --> 00:06:32.080 It's the good and gracious soul 00:06:32.080 --> 00:06:34.240 Who commonly is poor 00:06:34.240 --> 00:06:35.420 In the things of this world, 00:06:35.620 --> 00:06:38.820 But is also sensibly poor in spirit. 00:06:39.820 --> 00:06:40.300 Sensibly, 00:06:40.660 --> 00:06:42.540 He is aware of his spiritual poverty. 00:06:43.180 --> 00:06:44.880 That's who Satan wants to destroy 00:06:44.880 --> 00:06:45.900 And attack. 00:06:46.260 --> 00:06:47.500 Because those are the poor 00:06:47.500 --> 00:06:49.400 To whom the kingdom of Christ belongs. 00:06:49.399 --> 00:06:52.399 So Satan baits the arrogant. 00:06:52.899 --> 00:06:54.319 And then Satan makes the arrogant 00:06:54.319 --> 00:06:57.799 Addicted to the evil desires of his heart. 00:06:58.519 --> 00:06:59.479 Look at verse 3. 00:07:00.159 --> 00:07:02.959 The wicked boasts of the desires of his soul. 00:07:04.459 --> 00:07:07.179 The lust inside the heart of the wicked 00:07:07.179 --> 00:07:10.939 Makes them a pawn in Satan's hand 00:07:10.939 --> 00:07:13.759 That gets more and more greedy for gain. 00:07:13.759 --> 00:07:16.579 And once you are Satan's pawn, 00:07:17.240 --> 00:07:19.579 He makes you obsess about something. 00:07:20.199 --> 00:07:21.079 Look at verse 4. 00:07:21.199 --> 00:07:23.360 What is it that the wicked obsess about? 00:07:24.779 --> 00:07:26.060 You're a pawn of Satan. 00:07:26.480 --> 00:07:29.000 He makes you obsess about silencing 00:07:29.000 --> 00:07:31.199 And searing your own conscience. 00:07:32.279 --> 00:07:33.379 It says the greedy one, 00:07:33.779 --> 00:07:34.599 The greedy for gain, 00:07:34.680 --> 00:07:37.039 He curses and renounces the Lord. 00:07:37.079 --> 00:07:37.719 In verse 3. 00:07:38.079 --> 00:07:38.839 In verse 4. 00:07:39.139 --> 00:07:40.800 In the pride of his face, 00:07:40.800 --> 00:07:43.500 The wicked does not see God. 00:07:43.759 --> 00:07:45.199 All his thoughts are, 00:07:45.579 --> 00:07:46.379 There is no God. 00:07:47.620 --> 00:07:49.480 Do you see this wicked person 00:07:49.480 --> 00:07:51.020 As a pawn of Satan? 00:07:52.120 --> 00:07:54.400 Obsessing to appease their own conscience 00:07:54.400 --> 00:07:56.980 That what they're doing to the poor is okay. 00:07:57.540 --> 00:07:58.340 There's no God. 00:07:58.780 --> 00:08:00.019 There's no judgment coming. 00:08:01.340 --> 00:08:02.300 The thoughts of the wicked 00:08:02.300 --> 00:08:04.500 Are so full of evil schemes. 00:08:04.879 --> 00:08:06.519 He makes no room for God 00:08:06.519 --> 00:08:07.759 In his meditations. 00:08:07.759 --> 00:08:10.480 Think about what a wicked person 00:08:10.480 --> 00:08:11.319 You and I would be 00:08:11.319 --> 00:08:13.819 If we didn't spend our thoughts on God. 00:08:15.860 --> 00:08:16.959 Without a thought of God, 00:08:17.039 --> 00:08:19.420 The wicked man brushes off accountability. 00:08:20.279 --> 00:08:21.399 He convinces himself 00:08:21.399 --> 00:08:24.319 That he can do whatever he wishes now 00:08:24.319 --> 00:08:27.579 Without fearing a judgment of God later. 00:08:29.159 --> 00:08:30.759 And Satan makes his pawns believe 00:08:31.279 --> 00:08:35.059 Their worldly prosperity cannot be threatened. 00:08:35.319 --> 00:08:36.159 Look at verse 5. 00:08:36.159 --> 00:08:40.219 His ways prosper at all times. 00:08:41.179 --> 00:08:42.500 And as for his foes, 00:08:42.740 --> 00:08:44.079 He puffs at them. 00:08:44.459 --> 00:08:45.159 He sneers. 00:08:45.399 --> 00:08:46.219 He snorts. 00:08:46.620 --> 00:08:47.399 He scoffs. 00:08:47.719 --> 00:08:49.179 At the thought of anyone 00:08:49.179 --> 00:08:50.939 Threatening his prosperity. 00:08:52.939 --> 00:08:54.799 The wicked views themselves 00:08:54.799 --> 00:08:56.179 As the top of the food chain. 00:08:57.459 --> 00:08:58.639 Nothing will threaten me. 00:08:58.639 --> 00:09:02.860 In a farm in Brazil, 00:09:02.860 --> 00:09:06.120 There was a 30 foot anaconda snake. 00:09:06.659 --> 00:09:08.279 So that basketball hoop is 10 feet, 00:09:08.720 --> 00:09:09.419 30 feet, 00:09:09.539 --> 00:09:10.480 Three times that height. 00:09:11.199 --> 00:09:14.199 And it would go in and out of the little lake there. 00:09:14.740 --> 00:09:17.220 And the chickens of this farmer started disappearing. 00:09:17.220 --> 00:09:20.720 But one time the farmer came up. 00:09:21.379 --> 00:09:23.480 And this is how you kill an anaconda. 00:09:24.480 --> 00:09:25.879 And it's not very exciting. 00:09:26.279 --> 00:09:27.040 All he had to do, 00:09:27.120 --> 00:09:28.700 The anaconda was laying in the sun 00:09:28.700 --> 00:09:30.740 With the chicken halfway in its mouth. 00:09:31.120 --> 00:09:33.279 He got a 22 gun. 00:09:33.540 --> 00:09:34.519 Not very big gun. 00:09:34.580 --> 00:09:35.240 Not much power. 00:09:35.779 --> 00:09:37.139 Walked up to the anaconda. 00:09:37.660 --> 00:09:39.899 Laid it on that snake's head. 00:09:39.899 --> 00:09:40.659 And pulled the trigger. 00:09:41.459 --> 00:09:43.199 The anaconda is the top of the food chain. 00:09:43.500 --> 00:09:44.459 He knows no predators. 00:09:45.079 --> 00:09:46.579 He didn't think this man is a threat. 00:09:47.019 --> 00:09:47.439 He thought, 00:09:47.559 --> 00:09:48.220 My prosperity, 00:09:48.419 --> 00:09:49.860 Eating as many chickens as I want, 00:09:50.120 --> 00:09:51.539 It will never come to an end. 00:09:52.259 --> 00:09:53.220 And just like that, 00:09:53.539 --> 00:09:54.379 Justice was done. 00:09:55.079 --> 00:09:56.679 Never more did that snake eat a chicken. 00:09:58.220 --> 00:10:01.179 That's how a person becomes a pawn of Satan. 00:10:02.039 --> 00:10:02.959 Takes the arrogant. 00:10:03.759 --> 00:10:04.759 Feeds their desires. 00:10:05.319 --> 00:10:06.079 Puffs them up. 00:10:06.579 --> 00:10:08.360 And thinks they can never be defeated. 00:10:08.360 --> 00:10:11.360 Now, the next verses here, 00:10:11.480 --> 00:10:12.200 6 through 11, 00:10:12.620 --> 00:10:14.759 Really create a portrait for us. 00:10:15.399 --> 00:10:17.740 It portrays a pawn of Satan. 00:10:18.399 --> 00:10:19.720 Martin Luther made this comment, 00:10:20.440 --> 00:10:23.060 There is not in my judgment a psalm 00:10:23.060 --> 00:10:25.039 Which describes the mind, 00:10:25.399 --> 00:10:25.919 The manners, 00:10:26.480 --> 00:10:27.060 The works, 00:10:27.240 --> 00:10:27.759 The words, 00:10:28.320 --> 00:10:28.899 The feelings, 00:10:29.080 --> 00:10:29.840 And the fate 00:10:29.840 --> 00:10:31.480 Of the ungodly 00:10:31.480 --> 00:10:33.279 With so much propriety, 00:10:33.500 --> 00:10:33.879 Fullness, 00:10:34.019 --> 00:10:34.600 And light 00:10:34.600 --> 00:10:35.920 As Psalm 10. 00:10:36.340 --> 00:10:37.779 So here's the portrait. 00:10:38.360 --> 00:10:39.539 Of this pawn of Satan. 00:10:40.800 --> 00:10:42.940 Notice how there's a bookends here. 00:10:43.440 --> 00:10:44.279 There's an inclusio. 00:10:44.399 --> 00:10:44.960 Verse 6, 00:10:45.539 --> 00:10:47.180 The wicked says in his heart something. 00:10:47.720 --> 00:10:48.220 And then again, 00:10:48.300 --> 00:10:48.919 Verse 11, 00:10:49.240 --> 00:10:50.220 He says in his heart. 00:10:50.419 --> 00:10:51.720 We're going to focus on the portrait 00:10:51.720 --> 00:10:53.460 Described inside of that. 00:10:54.279 --> 00:10:54.919 Verse 6, 00:10:55.960 --> 00:10:56.720 A pawn of Satan 00:10:56.720 --> 00:10:58.060 Has a grandiose 00:10:58.060 --> 00:10:59.139 Love 00:10:59.139 --> 00:11:00.180 For himself. 00:11:00.820 --> 00:11:01.940 He says in verse 6, 00:11:01.940 --> 00:11:02.960 In his heart, 00:11:03.220 --> 00:11:04.600 I shall not be moved. 00:11:05.180 --> 00:11:07.000 Nothing shall ever shake me. 00:11:07.100 --> 00:11:07.800 I'm solid. 00:11:08.180 --> 00:11:09.580 Throughout all generations, 00:11:09.900 --> 00:11:12.180 I shall not meet adversity. 00:11:12.820 --> 00:11:13.740 In his heart, 00:11:13.840 --> 00:11:15.200 He loves himself. 00:11:15.700 --> 00:11:16.600 He's puffed up. 00:11:17.380 --> 00:11:18.080 A pawn of Satan 00:11:18.080 --> 00:11:19.060 Can also be known 00:11:19.060 --> 00:11:20.780 By his words. 00:11:20.779 --> 00:11:22.500 So listen carefully 00:11:22.500 --> 00:11:23.720 To the wicked 00:11:23.720 --> 00:11:24.879 And you'll be able to tell. 00:11:25.779 --> 00:11:26.360 In verse 7, 00:11:26.439 --> 00:11:26.819 We're told, 00:11:27.299 --> 00:11:29.120 His mouth is filled with cursing 00:11:29.120 --> 00:11:30.319 And deceit. 00:11:31.459 --> 00:11:32.600 Oppression and threats 00:11:32.600 --> 00:11:33.699 Are under his tongue. 00:11:34.240 --> 00:11:35.539 Mischief and iniquity. 00:11:35.959 --> 00:11:37.059 Harm and injustice. 00:11:37.759 --> 00:11:39.199 Trouble and malice. 00:11:39.360 --> 00:11:40.519 That's what he's spewing 00:11:40.519 --> 00:11:41.740 From his words. 00:11:43.360 --> 00:11:44.459 A pawn of Satan 00:11:44.459 --> 00:11:45.759 Can also be known 00:11:45.759 --> 00:11:47.139 By his positioning. 00:11:47.860 --> 00:11:48.980 Where does he place himself? 00:11:50.039 --> 00:11:50.939 Verse 8 says, 00:11:51.299 --> 00:11:52.439 He secretly sits 00:11:52.439 --> 00:11:53.600 In ambush 00:11:53.600 --> 00:11:54.720 In the villages. 00:11:55.240 --> 00:11:56.080 He lurks 00:11:56.080 --> 00:11:57.000 Like a lion. 00:11:57.259 --> 00:11:58.279 He lies in wait 00:11:58.279 --> 00:11:59.559 In hiding places. 00:11:59.939 --> 00:12:01.059 Always positioning 00:12:01.059 --> 00:12:02.080 To murder 00:12:02.080 --> 00:12:03.240 His next prey. 00:12:03.840 --> 00:12:04.980 Which he always goes after. 00:12:04.980 --> 00:12:06.039 It's the innocent. 00:12:07.379 --> 00:12:08.639 And you can also tell 00:12:08.639 --> 00:12:09.399 A pawn of Satan 00:12:09.399 --> 00:12:10.720 By his focus. 00:12:11.919 --> 00:12:13.679 Look at verse 8 and 9. 00:12:14.200 --> 00:12:14.960 His eyes 00:12:14.960 --> 00:12:16.399 Stealthily watch 00:12:16.399 --> 00:12:17.059 For the helpless. 00:12:17.639 --> 00:12:18.879 Looking for a weak prey. 00:12:19.379 --> 00:12:20.439 He crouches in ambush 00:12:20.439 --> 00:12:21.199 Like a lion 00:12:21.199 --> 00:12:22.279 In his thicket. 00:12:22.480 --> 00:12:23.299 He lurks 00:12:23.299 --> 00:12:24.939 That he may seize the poor. 00:12:26.679 --> 00:12:28.659 Not only does he position himself 00:12:28.659 --> 00:12:30.159 And have that as his focus. 00:12:30.639 --> 00:12:32.000 He actually strikes. 00:12:32.559 --> 00:12:33.159 You can tell 00:12:33.159 --> 00:12:33.980 A pawn of Satan 00:12:33.980 --> 00:12:35.360 By his actions. 00:12:36.100 --> 00:12:36.779 In verse 9, 00:12:37.000 --> 00:12:38.399 He seizes the poor. 00:12:38.939 --> 00:12:39.919 When he draws him 00:12:39.919 --> 00:12:40.659 Into his net. 00:12:40.860 --> 00:12:41.919 He traps him 00:12:41.919 --> 00:12:43.340 And drags him away. 00:12:43.939 --> 00:12:44.439 Verse 10, 00:12:44.799 --> 00:12:46.059 The helpless are crushed. 00:12:46.059 --> 00:12:47.419 They sink down. 00:12:47.419 --> 00:12:48.439 They fall 00:12:48.439 --> 00:12:49.599 By his might. 00:12:51.399 --> 00:12:52.000 Well, 00:12:52.459 --> 00:12:53.319 Verse 6 said 00:12:53.319 --> 00:12:54.339 The desire 00:12:54.339 --> 00:12:55.699 And what he says 00:12:55.699 --> 00:12:56.279 In his heart 00:12:56.279 --> 00:12:57.459 Is a puffed up view 00:12:57.459 --> 00:12:58.039 Of himself. 00:12:58.579 --> 00:12:59.659 Look at verse 11. 00:12:59.799 --> 00:13:00.719 What else does he say 00:13:00.719 --> 00:13:01.619 In his heart? 00:13:02.399 --> 00:13:03.179 He says, 00:13:03.299 --> 00:13:04.699 God has forgotten. 00:13:05.119 --> 00:13:06.379 He has hidden his face. 00:13:06.759 --> 00:13:07.419 He will never 00:13:07.419 --> 00:13:08.319 See it. 00:13:08.320 --> 00:13:10.080 So not only 00:13:10.080 --> 00:13:11.340 Does he have a grandiose 00:13:11.340 --> 00:13:12.580 Love for himself 00:13:12.580 --> 00:13:13.460 He also 00:13:13.460 --> 00:13:14.860 Has a minuscule 00:13:14.860 --> 00:13:15.660 Regard 00:13:15.660 --> 00:13:16.600 For God 00:13:16.600 --> 00:13:18.760 And that's a recipe 00:13:18.760 --> 00:13:20.100 To be a pawn 00:13:20.100 --> 00:13:20.720 Of Satan. 00:13:21.420 --> 00:13:22.680 You go about your life 00:13:22.680 --> 00:13:23.379 Thinking God 00:13:23.379 --> 00:13:24.340 Does not notice. 00:13:25.000 --> 00:13:26.020 God does not care. 00:13:27.160 --> 00:13:27.980 There is no one 00:13:27.980 --> 00:13:28.820 Higher than me. 00:13:29.080 --> 00:13:29.900 I can live 00:13:29.900 --> 00:13:31.240 However I please. 00:13:32.240 --> 00:13:33.460 Can you see this 00:13:33.460 --> 00:13:34.140 Portrait 00:13:34.140 --> 00:13:34.800 Of a pawn 00:13:34.800 --> 00:13:35.260 Of Satan? 00:13:35.259 --> 00:13:36.519 He says 00:13:36.519 --> 00:13:37.439 For one generation 00:13:37.439 --> 00:13:38.159 To the next 00:13:38.159 --> 00:13:39.240 No one will 00:13:39.240 --> 00:13:40.419 Threaten my greatness. 00:13:42.659 --> 00:13:43.919 During World War II 00:13:43.919 --> 00:13:46.419 The fascist leader 00:13:46.419 --> 00:13:47.299 Of Italy 00:13:47.299 --> 00:13:49.019 Benito Mussolini 00:13:49.019 --> 00:13:50.580 He allied 00:13:50.580 --> 00:13:51.259 His whole country 00:13:51.259 --> 00:13:51.860 To Hitler. 00:13:52.939 --> 00:13:54.100 And on top 00:13:54.100 --> 00:13:55.059 Of all the atrocities 00:13:55.059 --> 00:13:56.039 Of the Nazi party 00:13:56.039 --> 00:13:57.259 Mussolini 00:13:57.259 --> 00:13:58.399 Is directly responsible 00:13:58.399 --> 00:13:59.120 For the death 00:13:59.120 --> 00:13:59.980 Of over a million 00:13:59.980 --> 00:14:01.240 Innocent people. 00:14:02.379 --> 00:14:03.019 And Mussolini 00:14:03.019 --> 00:14:03.740 Was a pawn 00:14:03.740 --> 00:14:04.399 Of Satan. 00:14:05.259 --> 00:14:06.539 There are not only 00:14:06.539 --> 00:14:07.139 World leaders 00:14:07.139 --> 00:14:07.860 There are common 00:14:07.860 --> 00:14:08.559 People walking 00:14:08.559 --> 00:14:09.059 The streets 00:14:09.059 --> 00:14:09.700 That are pawns 00:14:09.700 --> 00:14:10.100 Of Satan 00:14:10.100 --> 00:14:10.980 But the same 00:14:10.980 --> 00:14:11.500 Attitude 00:14:11.500 --> 00:14:12.659 Will be present. 00:14:13.500 --> 00:14:14.299 Mussolini said 00:14:14.299 --> 00:14:14.840 The bullet 00:14:14.840 --> 00:14:15.860 Has not yet been 00:14:15.860 --> 00:14:16.220 Made 00:14:16.220 --> 00:14:17.100 That can take 00:14:17.100 --> 00:14:17.720 My life. 00:14:18.919 --> 00:14:19.220 No one 00:14:19.220 --> 00:14:19.799 Will kill me. 00:14:20.240 --> 00:14:20.519 No one 00:14:20.519 --> 00:14:21.340 Can threaten me. 00:14:23.779 --> 00:14:24.279 Now 00:14:24.279 --> 00:14:24.919 I mentioned 00:14:24.919 --> 00:14:25.679 How this psalm 00:14:25.679 --> 00:14:26.340 It's a psalm 00:14:26.340 --> 00:14:27.139 Of lament. 00:14:28.179 --> 00:14:28.840 Lament is 00:14:28.840 --> 00:14:29.500 To cry out 00:14:29.500 --> 00:14:30.100 To the Lord 00:14:30.100 --> 00:14:30.879 To weep. 00:14:31.879 --> 00:14:32.600 The Old Testament 00:14:32.600 --> 00:14:33.139 Believers 00:14:33.139 --> 00:14:34.179 Would sit 00:14:34.179 --> 00:14:35.340 In sackcloth 00:14:35.340 --> 00:14:36.480 You know 00:14:36.480 --> 00:14:36.919 Poor 00:14:36.919 --> 00:14:37.360 Rough 00:14:37.360 --> 00:14:38.000 Material 00:14:38.000 --> 00:14:39.179 They would 00:14:39.179 --> 00:14:39.980 Put ashes 00:14:39.980 --> 00:14:40.980 Over their head 00:14:40.980 --> 00:14:41.539 And their hair 00:14:41.539 --> 00:14:42.720 They would 00:14:42.720 --> 00:14:43.539 Wail and cry 00:14:43.539 --> 00:14:44.240 Out to God 00:14:44.240 --> 00:14:45.139 And lament 00:14:45.139 --> 00:14:47.899 The reason 00:14:47.899 --> 00:14:48.819 Psalm 10 00:14:48.819 --> 00:14:49.379 Is a psalm 00:14:49.379 --> 00:14:49.860 Of lament 00:14:49.860 --> 00:14:51.100 Is because 00:14:51.100 --> 00:14:52.240 The wicked 00:14:52.240 --> 00:14:53.179 Ponds of Satan 00:14:53.179 --> 00:14:53.840 They inflict 00:14:53.840 --> 00:14:54.819 Real damage 00:14:54.819 --> 00:14:56.439 In getting to 00:14:56.439 --> 00:14:57.259 Know our congregation 00:14:57.259 --> 00:14:59.279 There are stories 00:14:59.279 --> 00:15:00.159 From every single 00:15:00.159 --> 00:15:01.319 Household and family 00:15:01.319 --> 00:15:03.259 Of real wickedness 00:15:03.259 --> 00:15:04.580 Real evil 00:15:04.580 --> 00:15:05.759 That has touched 00:15:05.759 --> 00:15:06.279 Your family 00:15:06.279 --> 00:15:06.720 In one way 00:15:06.720 --> 00:15:07.200 Or the other 00:15:07.200 --> 00:15:09.899 So we can 00:15:09.899 --> 00:15:10.559 As Christians 00:15:10.559 --> 00:15:11.259 We must 00:15:11.259 --> 00:15:12.019 Lament 00:15:12.019 --> 00:15:13.819 The real damage 00:15:13.819 --> 00:15:15.159 That Satan's 00:15:15.159 --> 00:15:15.480 Ponds 00:15:15.480 --> 00:15:16.220 Inflict 00:15:16.220 --> 00:15:17.500 On God's people 00:15:17.500 --> 00:15:18.799 In this life 00:15:18.799 --> 00:15:19.840 We must lament 00:15:19.840 --> 00:15:23.059 I'm encouraged 00:15:23.059 --> 00:15:23.819 By Psalm 10 00:15:23.819 --> 00:15:25.139 Because it shows us 00:15:25.139 --> 00:15:26.360 God welcomes that 00:15:26.360 --> 00:15:28.120 Look at verse 1 00:15:28.120 --> 00:15:29.600 God welcomes you 00:15:29.600 --> 00:15:30.259 To tell him 00:15:30.259 --> 00:15:30.840 Honestly 00:15:30.840 --> 00:15:32.220 How you feel 00:15:32.220 --> 00:15:33.899 Do you have 00:15:33.899 --> 00:15:34.460 That type of 00:15:34.460 --> 00:15:35.139 Relationship 00:15:35.139 --> 00:15:35.960 With God 00:15:35.960 --> 00:15:36.519 The creator 00:15:36.519 --> 00:15:37.300 Where you can 00:15:37.300 --> 00:15:38.340 Honestly tell him 00:15:38.340 --> 00:15:39.519 How you are feeling 00:15:39.519 --> 00:15:41.360 In verse 1 00:15:41.360 --> 00:15:41.860 The psalmist 00:15:41.860 --> 00:15:42.580 Cries out 00:15:42.580 --> 00:15:44.019 Why oh Lord 00:15:44.019 --> 00:15:45.080 Do you stand 00:15:45.080 --> 00:15:45.820 Far away 00:15:45.820 --> 00:15:47.159 Why do you 00:15:47.159 --> 00:15:47.899 Hide yourself 00:15:47.899 --> 00:15:49.539 In times of trouble 00:15:49.539 --> 00:15:51.080 That's how it feels 00:15:51.080 --> 00:15:51.920 To the psalmist 00:15:51.920 --> 00:15:54.180 God also welcomes 00:15:54.180 --> 00:15:55.019 You to ask 00:15:55.019 --> 00:15:55.980 Honestly 00:15:55.980 --> 00:15:57.740 For the vengeance 00:15:57.740 --> 00:15:58.659 You want 00:15:58.659 --> 00:15:59.159 To see 00:15:59.159 --> 00:16:01.440 I don't make 00:16:01.440 --> 00:16:01.899 A practice 00:16:01.899 --> 00:16:02.519 Of doing that 00:16:02.519 --> 00:16:02.899 But I need 00:16:02.899 --> 00:16:03.320 To learn 00:16:03.320 --> 00:16:04.080 To pray 00:16:04.080 --> 00:16:04.759 More biblically 00:16:04.759 --> 00:16:05.200 To pray 00:16:05.200 --> 00:16:06.060 Like the psalms 00:16:06.060 --> 00:16:06.800 Look at what 00:16:06.800 --> 00:16:07.240 He prays 00:16:07.240 --> 00:16:07.860 In verse 2 00:16:07.860 --> 00:16:08.899 He says 00:16:08.899 --> 00:16:09.860 Let the wicked 00:16:09.860 --> 00:16:10.539 Be caught 00:16:10.539 --> 00:16:11.720 In the schemes 00:16:11.720 --> 00:16:12.700 That they have 00:16:12.700 --> 00:16:13.360 Devised 00:16:13.360 --> 00:16:14.840 Pray honestly 00:16:14.840 --> 00:16:15.620 For the vengeance 00:16:15.620 --> 00:16:16.580 You want God 00:16:16.580 --> 00:16:17.039 To bring 00:16:17.039 --> 00:16:19.039 God also welcomes 00:16:19.039 --> 00:16:19.879 You to tell him 00:16:19.879 --> 00:16:21.159 What the problem 00:16:21.159 --> 00:16:22.039 Seems to be 00:16:22.039 --> 00:16:23.300 From your perspective 00:16:23.299 --> 00:16:25.019 And I think 00:16:25.019 --> 00:16:25.959 Verse 5 00:16:25.959 --> 00:16:26.319 Gives us 00:16:26.319 --> 00:16:26.759 The greatest 00:16:26.759 --> 00:16:27.439 Insight 00:16:27.439 --> 00:16:28.679 Verse 5 00:16:28.679 --> 00:16:28.979 Says 00:16:28.979 --> 00:16:29.799 Your judgments 00:16:29.799 --> 00:16:30.259 God 00:16:30.259 --> 00:16:31.559 Are on high 00:16:31.559 --> 00:16:32.740 And that's a problem 00:16:32.740 --> 00:16:33.620 He says 00:16:33.620 --> 00:16:34.199 They are out 00:16:34.199 --> 00:16:34.779 Of the sight 00:16:34.779 --> 00:16:35.179 Of men 00:16:35.179 --> 00:16:37.439 From his perspective 00:16:37.439 --> 00:16:38.000 The problem 00:16:38.000 --> 00:16:38.439 Is that 00:16:38.439 --> 00:16:39.259 It's not that 00:16:39.259 --> 00:16:40.240 God is unjust 00:16:40.240 --> 00:16:41.159 It's that 00:16:41.159 --> 00:16:42.219 God's justice 00:16:42.219 --> 00:16:43.099 Is so high 00:16:43.099 --> 00:16:44.299 That to the wicked 00:16:44.299 --> 00:16:44.719 Of the earth 00:16:44.719 --> 00:16:45.240 It seems like 00:16:45.240 --> 00:16:46.079 God does nothing 00:16:46.079 --> 00:16:47.479 They're out 00:16:47.479 --> 00:16:47.919 Of the sight 00:16:47.919 --> 00:16:48.339 Of man 00:16:48.339 --> 00:16:49.459 And that seems 00:16:49.459 --> 00:16:50.219 To be a problem 00:16:50.220 --> 00:16:51.000 That's why 00:16:51.000 --> 00:16:51.460 These wicked 00:16:51.460 --> 00:16:52.240 Don't fear you 00:16:52.240 --> 00:16:52.519 God 00:16:52.519 --> 00:16:54.080 And God 00:16:54.080 --> 00:16:54.779 Welcomes you 00:16:54.779 --> 00:16:56.360 To tell him 00:16:56.360 --> 00:16:57.080 Honestly 00:16:57.080 --> 00:16:59.680 The psalmist 00:16:59.680 --> 00:17:00.279 Teaches us 00:17:00.279 --> 00:17:00.639 That God 00:17:00.639 --> 00:17:01.399 Also welcomes 00:17:01.399 --> 00:17:02.100 You to call 00:17:02.100 --> 00:17:02.500 On him 00:17:02.500 --> 00:17:03.600 Directly 00:17:03.600 --> 00:17:05.259 Ask God 00:17:05.259 --> 00:17:06.039 To act 00:17:06.039 --> 00:17:07.620 He says this 00:17:07.620 --> 00:17:08.200 Very clearly 00:17:08.200 --> 00:17:09.039 In verse 12 00:17:09.039 --> 00:17:10.160 Arise 00:17:10.160 --> 00:17:10.880 Oh Lord 00:17:10.880 --> 00:17:11.839 Oh God 00:17:11.839 --> 00:17:13.460 Lift up your hand 00:17:13.460 --> 00:17:15.100 To take action 00:17:15.100 --> 00:17:16.480 Forget not 00:17:16.480 --> 00:17:17.400 The afflicted 00:17:17.400 --> 00:17:19.259 God 00:17:19.259 --> 00:17:20.460 If you see this 00:17:20.460 --> 00:17:20.960 Which I know 00:17:20.960 --> 00:17:21.360 You do 00:17:21.360 --> 00:17:22.280 If you hear 00:17:22.280 --> 00:17:23.100 These laments 00:17:23.100 --> 00:17:24.180 Won't you 00:17:24.180 --> 00:17:25.560 Move with action 00:17:25.560 --> 00:17:26.900 Bring your hand 00:17:26.900 --> 00:17:27.900 To this earth 00:17:27.900 --> 00:17:28.700 So the wicked 00:17:28.700 --> 00:17:29.300 Can see 00:17:29.300 --> 00:17:30.120 You are present 00:17:30.120 --> 00:17:31.340 You do care 00:17:31.340 --> 00:17:33.420 There is accountability 00:17:33.420 --> 00:17:34.280 Before you 00:17:34.280 --> 00:17:35.800 And God 00:17:35.800 --> 00:17:36.759 Also welcomes 00:17:36.759 --> 00:17:37.500 You to tell him 00:17:37.500 --> 00:17:38.680 How bad 00:17:38.680 --> 00:17:39.980 It really is 00:17:39.980 --> 00:17:41.080 How bad 00:17:41.080 --> 00:17:41.820 This wicked 00:17:41.820 --> 00:17:42.720 Oppression is 00:17:42.720 --> 00:17:44.300 Look at verse 13 00:17:44.300 --> 00:17:45.560 Why does the wicked 00:17:45.560 --> 00:17:46.540 Renounce God 00:17:46.539 --> 00:17:47.980 And say in his heart 00:17:47.980 --> 00:17:49.099 You will not 00:17:49.099 --> 00:17:50.319 Call to account 00:17:50.319 --> 00:17:51.720 God the wicked 00:17:51.720 --> 00:17:52.599 Are mocking you 00:17:52.599 --> 00:17:53.399 They are saying 00:17:53.399 --> 00:17:53.680 You are not 00:17:53.680 --> 00:17:54.460 Going to do anything 00:17:54.460 --> 00:17:55.500 It is bad 00:17:55.500 --> 00:17:56.779 Show yourself 00:17:56.779 --> 00:17:57.720 Arise Lord 00:17:57.720 --> 00:18:00.519 God welcomes you 00:18:00.519 --> 00:18:01.259 To put all 00:18:01.259 --> 00:18:02.460 Your specific 00:18:02.460 --> 00:18:03.619 Expectations 00:18:03.619 --> 00:18:04.559 For justice 00:18:04.559 --> 00:18:05.779 In God's 00:18:05.779 --> 00:18:06.480 Hands 00:18:06.480 --> 00:18:08.200 Verse 15 00:18:08.200 --> 00:18:08.759 He prays 00:18:08.759 --> 00:18:09.680 Very specifically 00:18:09.680 --> 00:18:11.720 Break the arm 00:18:11.720 --> 00:18:12.700 Of the wicked 00:18:12.700 --> 00:18:14.039 And evildoer 00:18:14.039 --> 00:18:15.359 Break his arm 00:18:15.359 --> 00:18:15.720 Lord 00:18:15.720 --> 00:18:17.279 The arm 00:18:17.279 --> 00:18:18.279 Represents power 00:18:18.279 --> 00:18:20.579 Make the wicked 00:18:20.579 --> 00:18:21.400 Unable 00:18:21.400 --> 00:18:22.319 To inflict 00:18:22.319 --> 00:18:23.380 Damage anymore 00:18:23.380 --> 00:18:24.440 Make the wicked 00:18:24.440 --> 00:18:25.400 Unable 00:18:25.400 --> 00:18:26.079 And powerless 00:18:26.079 --> 00:18:27.039 To hurt 00:18:27.039 --> 00:18:27.779 The innocent 00:18:27.779 --> 00:18:28.180 God 00:18:28.180 --> 00:18:30.000 Call his wickedness 00:18:30.000 --> 00:18:30.600 To account 00:18:30.600 --> 00:18:31.960 Expose it 00:18:31.960 --> 00:18:33.039 Until you find 00:18:33.039 --> 00:18:33.380 None 00:18:33.380 --> 00:18:36.200 So lament 00:18:36.200 --> 00:18:37.380 The real damage 00:18:37.380 --> 00:18:38.860 That Satan's 00:18:38.860 --> 00:18:39.720 Pawns inflict 00:18:39.720 --> 00:18:41.120 Lament that 00:18:41.120 --> 00:18:41.620 To God 00:18:41.620 --> 00:18:42.819 Bring it 00:18:42.819 --> 00:18:43.659 Directly to him 00:18:43.659 --> 00:18:45.439 And as you pray 00:18:45.439 --> 00:18:46.859 Trust that God 00:18:46.859 --> 00:18:47.700 Truly does 00:18:47.700 --> 00:18:49.419 Hear your desires 00:18:49.419 --> 00:18:50.960 Look at this promise 00:18:50.960 --> 00:18:52.000 In verse 17 00:18:52.000 --> 00:18:53.419 Oh Lord 00:18:53.419 --> 00:18:54.539 You hear 00:18:54.539 --> 00:18:55.639 The desire 00:18:55.639 --> 00:18:57.379 Of the afflicted 00:18:57.380 --> 00:18:58.880 Are you feeling 00:18:58.880 --> 00:18:59.760 Afflicted today 00:18:59.760 --> 00:19:01.620 Is there something 00:19:01.620 --> 00:19:03.220 Which you are lamenting 00:19:03.220 --> 00:19:04.100 In your soul 00:19:04.100 --> 00:19:06.360 God hears 00:19:06.360 --> 00:19:07.420 Your desire 00:19:07.420 --> 00:19:09.820 Pray to the Lord 00:19:09.820 --> 00:19:10.840 Lament 00:19:10.840 --> 00:19:12.020 Bring it to him 00:19:12.020 --> 00:19:13.360 He welcomes you 00:19:13.360 --> 00:19:14.320 To do that 00:19:14.320 --> 00:19:19.040 Well the title 00:19:19.040 --> 00:19:19.660 Of the sermon 00:19:19.660 --> 00:19:21.960 Is how to withstand 00:19:21.960 --> 00:19:23.340 A pawn of Satan 00:19:23.339 --> 00:19:25.279 And that's what I want 00:19:25.279 --> 00:19:26.019 To walk us through 00:19:26.019 --> 00:19:26.399 Next 00:19:26.399 --> 00:19:28.119 How do you and I 00:19:28.119 --> 00:19:29.419 Do this 00:19:29.419 --> 00:19:31.980 We feel the oppression 00:19:31.980 --> 00:19:33.480 We suffer under it 00:19:33.480 --> 00:19:35.119 What can I do 00:19:35.119 --> 00:19:37.639 I believe this psalm 00:19:37.639 --> 00:19:38.480 Teaches us to do 00:19:38.480 --> 00:19:39.159 Two things 00:19:39.159 --> 00:19:40.319 Number one 00:19:40.319 --> 00:19:41.459 Preach to yourself 00:19:41.459 --> 00:19:42.720 And number two 00:19:42.720 --> 00:19:43.079 Pray 00:19:43.079 --> 00:19:45.000 So number one 00:19:45.000 --> 00:19:45.919 Preach the truth 00:19:45.919 --> 00:19:46.819 About God 00:19:46.819 --> 00:19:47.819 To yourself 00:19:47.819 --> 00:19:49.240 When you're facing 00:19:49.240 --> 00:19:50.139 A pawn of Satan 00:19:50.139 --> 00:19:51.240 When you're facing 00:19:51.240 --> 00:19:52.779 Oppression in this world 00:19:52.779 --> 00:19:54.619 When you are suffering 00:19:54.619 --> 00:19:55.960 When you feel helpless 00:19:55.960 --> 00:19:57.720 When you are being persecuted 00:19:57.720 --> 00:19:59.639 Preach to yourself 00:19:59.639 --> 00:20:02.779 Say oh suffering self 00:20:02.779 --> 00:20:03.940 Verse 14 00:20:03.940 --> 00:20:06.079 God does see 00:20:06.079 --> 00:20:08.539 God notes the evil 00:20:08.539 --> 00:20:11.000 And he sees the scheming 00:20:11.000 --> 00:20:12.460 And he takes 00:20:12.460 --> 00:20:14.180 He takes account of this 00:20:14.180 --> 00:20:15.259 Into his own hands 00:20:15.259 --> 00:20:16.920 Preach that to yourself 00:20:16.920 --> 00:20:19.839 Oh helpless self 00:20:19.839 --> 00:20:22.639 I commit myself again to God 00:20:22.640 --> 00:20:24.580 He has always been 00:20:24.580 --> 00:20:26.600 The helper of the fatherless 00:20:26.600 --> 00:20:28.300 I can give myself to God 00:20:28.300 --> 00:20:29.380 And he will be 00:20:29.380 --> 00:20:30.440 My helper now 00:20:30.440 --> 00:20:32.660 Preach this truth to yourself 00:20:32.660 --> 00:20:35.100 Oh persecuted self 00:20:35.100 --> 00:20:36.480 Verse 16 00:20:36.480 --> 00:20:38.100 The Lord is king 00:20:38.100 --> 00:20:39.380 Forever and ever 00:20:39.380 --> 00:20:41.360 The nations perish 00:20:41.360 --> 00:20:42.920 From his land 00:20:42.920 --> 00:20:45.520 Preach to yourself 00:20:45.520 --> 00:20:47.140 The truth from God's own word 00:20:47.140 --> 00:20:50.440 And the second thing 00:20:50.440 --> 00:20:51.060 Is to pray 00:20:51.060 --> 00:20:54.300 R.C. Sproul commented 00:20:54.300 --> 00:20:56.280 All of our warfare 00:20:56.280 --> 00:20:58.259 And all of our activity 00:20:58.259 --> 00:20:59.800 Must 00:20:59.800 --> 00:21:01.900 Take place 00:21:01.900 --> 00:21:02.880 In the context 00:21:02.880 --> 00:21:03.880 Of constant 00:21:03.880 --> 00:21:05.380 Unceasing prayer 00:21:05.380 --> 00:21:07.220 Just as a soldier 00:21:07.220 --> 00:21:08.540 On the battle line 00:21:08.540 --> 00:21:09.640 Has to keep in 00:21:09.640 --> 00:21:10.840 Constant communication 00:21:10.840 --> 00:21:12.640 With his general headquarters 00:21:12.640 --> 00:21:14.280 And his commanding officer 00:21:14.279 --> 00:21:15.539 So the Christian 00:21:15.539 --> 00:21:16.740 Who is on the battle line 00:21:16.740 --> 00:21:18.500 Must be in constant 00:21:18.500 --> 00:21:19.480 Communication 00:21:19.480 --> 00:21:20.720 With his Lord 00:21:20.720 --> 00:21:22.599 He might be fully 00:21:22.599 --> 00:21:23.440 Equipped 00:21:23.440 --> 00:21:24.660 With all the armor 00:21:24.660 --> 00:21:25.779 But if he is cut off 00:21:25.779 --> 00:21:27.440 From personal communication 00:21:27.440 --> 00:21:29.119 With his own commander 00:21:29.119 --> 00:21:30.980 Then he will be isolated 00:21:30.980 --> 00:21:32.220 And vulnerable 00:21:32.220 --> 00:21:34.339 That's the end of Sproul's quote 00:21:34.339 --> 00:21:36.019 Do you see why we must pray? 00:21:36.639 --> 00:21:38.019 We must be in communication 00:21:38.019 --> 00:21:39.160 With our Lord 00:21:39.160 --> 00:21:40.379 And we can pray 00:21:40.379 --> 00:21:42.559 Verses 17 and 18 00:21:42.559 --> 00:21:44.579 Oh Lord 00:21:44.579 --> 00:21:45.759 I am afflicted 00:21:45.759 --> 00:21:47.639 You promise 00:21:47.639 --> 00:21:49.119 To hear my heart's desires 00:21:49.119 --> 00:21:51.579 My inner being is weak 00:21:51.579 --> 00:21:52.819 You promise 00:21:52.819 --> 00:21:54.099 To strengthen my heart 00:21:54.099 --> 00:21:55.740 I'm oppressed 00:21:55.740 --> 00:21:57.599 I'm terror stricken 00:21:57.599 --> 00:21:58.819 And I feel like 00:21:58.819 --> 00:21:59.879 I have no protection 00:21:59.879 --> 00:22:01.319 No advocate 00:22:01.319 --> 00:22:02.599 No safe house 00:22:02.599 --> 00:22:03.460 On earth 00:22:03.460 --> 00:22:05.480 But you promise 00:22:05.480 --> 00:22:06.819 To be my father 00:22:06.819 --> 00:22:08.599 To incline your ear 00:22:08.599 --> 00:22:10.119 To do justice 00:22:10.119 --> 00:22:10.940 Verse 18 00:22:10.940 --> 00:22:13.019 So that no man 00:22:13.019 --> 00:22:13.960 On earth 00:22:13.960 --> 00:22:15.320 Can strike terror 00:22:15.320 --> 00:22:16.120 Anymore 00:22:16.120 --> 00:22:18.460 You can pray 00:22:18.460 --> 00:22:19.080 Oh Lord 00:22:19.080 --> 00:22:21.000 Be true to your word 00:22:21.000 --> 00:22:23.140 Show me again 00:22:23.140 --> 00:22:24.240 You are 00:22:24.240 --> 00:22:25.620 Who you say you are 00:22:25.620 --> 00:22:27.259 Show me how you've 00:22:27.259 --> 00:22:28.059 Proven yourself 00:22:28.059 --> 00:22:29.680 Faithful in the past 00:22:29.680 --> 00:22:31.660 Remind me of your faithfulness 00:22:31.660 --> 00:22:32.840 Remind me 00:22:32.840 --> 00:22:33.640 Of how you've been 00:22:33.640 --> 00:22:34.620 Faithful in the person 00:22:34.620 --> 00:22:36.340 And work of Jesus Christ 00:22:36.340 --> 00:22:36.980 Ultimately 00:22:36.980 --> 00:22:38.779 And how you will 00:22:38.779 --> 00:22:39.779 Help me now 00:22:39.779 --> 00:22:42.139 You can pray 00:22:42.139 --> 00:22:42.500 Lord 00:22:42.500 --> 00:22:43.980 You know my desires 00:22:43.980 --> 00:22:45.879 You know my needs 00:22:45.879 --> 00:22:47.980 And I ask all of this 00:22:47.980 --> 00:22:49.799 To you as my loving father 00:22:49.799 --> 00:22:51.160 Yet not my will 00:22:51.160 --> 00:22:52.160 But your will be done 00:22:52.160 --> 00:22:53.319 And I ask this 00:22:53.319 --> 00:22:54.099 For your glory 00:22:54.099 --> 00:22:55.160 And my good 00:22:55.160 --> 00:22:57.299 Isn't it wonderful 00:22:57.299 --> 00:22:57.920 How the Psalms 00:22:57.920 --> 00:22:58.819 Teach us to pray 00:22:58.819 --> 00:23:02.220 Our Lord Jesus Christ 00:23:02.220 --> 00:23:03.420 When he took on the flesh 00:23:03.420 --> 00:23:06.839 He identifies with us 00:23:06.839 --> 00:23:07.740 In our suffering 00:23:07.740 --> 00:23:10.180 And according to his human nature 00:23:10.180 --> 00:23:12.259 Jesus learned to pray 00:23:12.259 --> 00:23:13.960 And how to lament 00:23:13.960 --> 00:23:16.420 I was thinking of when 00:23:16.420 --> 00:23:18.180 One of the lowest moments 00:23:18.180 --> 00:23:19.519 In the life of Christ 00:23:19.519 --> 00:23:20.000 On earth 00:23:20.000 --> 00:23:21.620 When John the Baptist 00:23:21.620 --> 00:23:22.299 His cousin 00:23:22.299 --> 00:23:23.759 Was beheaded 00:23:23.759 --> 00:23:26.240 We're told that Jesus 00:23:26.240 --> 00:23:29.019 Withdrew to a solitary place 00:23:29.019 --> 00:23:31.859 We don't get many other insights 00:23:31.859 --> 00:23:34.179 But our Lord had the scriptures 00:23:34.179 --> 00:23:34.939 Memorized 00:23:34.939 --> 00:23:37.419 In the Psalms 00:23:37.419 --> 00:23:38.599 Psalms of lament 00:23:38.599 --> 00:23:39.839 Crying out to the Lord 00:23:39.839 --> 00:23:40.459 In this way 00:23:40.459 --> 00:23:41.779 This would have been 00:23:41.779 --> 00:23:42.819 The prayer of Jesus 00:23:42.819 --> 00:23:44.240 In those moments 00:23:44.240 --> 00:23:46.299 Where according to his human nature 00:23:46.299 --> 00:23:48.199 The Father is teaching him faith 00:23:48.199 --> 00:23:49.740 And to trust him 00:23:49.740 --> 00:23:51.339 All of this plan 00:23:51.339 --> 00:23:52.859 Is for my purpose 00:23:52.859 --> 00:23:53.819 And you're good 00:23:53.819 --> 00:23:55.079 Though you can't see it now 00:23:55.079 --> 00:23:57.799 And our Lord Jesus 00:23:57.799 --> 00:23:59.059 In his faithfulness 00:23:59.059 --> 00:24:01.079 He transforms a Psalm 00:24:01.079 --> 00:24:02.119 Of lament 00:24:02.119 --> 00:24:03.099 Like Psalm 10 00:24:03.099 --> 00:24:04.500 Into an anthem 00:24:04.500 --> 00:24:05.659 Of victory 00:24:05.659 --> 00:24:07.579 The last thing I hope 00:24:07.579 --> 00:24:08.319 We can do together 00:24:08.319 --> 00:24:09.240 Is to celebrate 00:24:09.240 --> 00:24:11.059 How our Lord Jesus Christ 00:24:11.059 --> 00:24:12.599 Fulfills Psalm 10 00:24:12.599 --> 00:24:14.079 And transforms it 00:24:14.079 --> 00:24:17.200 Notice the tone of this Psalm 00:24:17.200 --> 00:24:17.960 In verse 1 00:24:17.960 --> 00:24:19.559 Why oh Lord 00:24:19.559 --> 00:24:21.859 Do you stand far away? 00:24:23.119 --> 00:24:24.059 The Psalmist says 00:24:24.059 --> 00:24:26.359 I can't stand the wicked 00:24:26.359 --> 00:24:27.459 Anymore 00:24:27.459 --> 00:24:28.619 On this earth 00:24:28.619 --> 00:24:29.599 And you God 00:24:29.599 --> 00:24:31.079 Why are you so far away? 00:24:31.799 --> 00:24:32.699 Why are you hidden 00:24:32.699 --> 00:24:33.699 In times of trouble? 00:24:35.000 --> 00:24:36.579 Well our Lord Jesus Christ 00:24:36.579 --> 00:24:39.039 He proves that God 00:24:39.039 --> 00:24:41.039 Does not stand far away 00:24:41.039 --> 00:24:42.979 In the person and work 00:24:42.979 --> 00:24:44.000 Of Jesus 00:24:44.000 --> 00:24:45.399 God himself 00:24:45.399 --> 00:24:46.259 Came to earth 00:24:46.259 --> 00:24:47.299 To dwell 00:24:47.299 --> 00:24:48.359 With you and me 00:24:48.359 --> 00:24:50.000 John 1 00:24:50.000 --> 00:24:52.579 And God does not stand far off 00:24:52.579 --> 00:24:55.059 He stands with you 00:24:55.059 --> 00:24:57.319 And by his strength 00:24:57.319 --> 00:24:58.460 You can withstand 00:24:58.460 --> 00:25:01.399 Our Lord Jesus Christ 00:25:01.399 --> 00:25:02.599 On this earth 00:25:02.599 --> 00:25:05.019 He entered Satan's house 00:25:05.019 --> 00:25:05.919 So to speak 00:25:05.919 --> 00:25:07.659 This present evil age 00:25:07.659 --> 00:25:08.939 Mark 3 27 00:25:08.939 --> 00:25:10.460 He took down 00:25:10.460 --> 00:25:12.259 That strong man Satan 00:25:12.259 --> 00:25:13.960 We could say 00:25:13.960 --> 00:25:15.599 Jesus put Satan 00:25:15.599 --> 00:25:17.319 In a spiritual half Nelson 00:25:17.319 --> 00:25:19.159 If you know your wrestling moves 00:25:19.159 --> 00:25:20.119 And on top of that 00:25:20.119 --> 00:25:21.179 He broke that arm 00:25:21.180 --> 00:25:22.860 He bound Satan 00:25:22.860 --> 00:25:24.220 He bound him up 00:25:24.220 --> 00:25:25.380 And plundered his goods 00:25:25.380 --> 00:25:27.320 He took back those souls 00:25:27.320 --> 00:25:28.860 That belonged to Satan 00:25:28.860 --> 00:25:31.160 He did not hide himself 00:25:31.160 --> 00:25:32.660 In times of trouble 00:25:32.660 --> 00:25:34.840 He showed the disciples this 00:25:34.840 --> 00:25:36.420 The storm is raging 00:25:36.420 --> 00:25:37.480 They think they're gonna die 00:25:37.480 --> 00:25:39.560 These are terror stricken men 00:25:39.560 --> 00:25:42.200 And he is present with them 00:25:42.200 --> 00:25:43.519 He's not hidden 00:25:43.519 --> 00:25:45.720 What's more 00:25:45.720 --> 00:25:47.660 He took the trouble 00:25:47.660 --> 00:25:49.060 He took the wrath 00:25:49.060 --> 00:25:51.120 Of God's justice on the cross 00:25:51.119 --> 00:25:52.879 In order to give peace 00:25:52.879 --> 00:25:54.519 To all who would look at him 00:25:54.519 --> 00:25:57.179 He brought the judgments of God 00:25:57.179 --> 00:25:58.539 From on high 00:25:58.539 --> 00:26:00.479 To this earth 00:26:00.479 --> 00:26:02.139 And his spirit is applying 00:26:02.139 --> 00:26:03.219 His justice 00:26:03.219 --> 00:26:05.259 To your life and to mine now 00:26:05.259 --> 00:26:07.159 He's applying the grace 00:26:07.159 --> 00:26:08.119 The glory 00:26:08.119 --> 00:26:09.399 The peace of heaven 00:26:09.399 --> 00:26:11.119 To us in real time 00:26:11.119 --> 00:26:13.119 He's not far away 00:26:13.119 --> 00:26:15.439 He's not hiding himself 00:26:15.440 --> 00:26:17.160 He arose 00:26:17.160 --> 00:26:18.299 From the dead 00:26:18.299 --> 00:26:19.180 As God's 00:26:19.180 --> 00:26:20.720 Strong right arm 00:26:20.720 --> 00:26:22.320 Jesus holds 00:26:22.320 --> 00:26:23.039 All power 00:26:23.039 --> 00:26:24.160 And authority 00:26:24.160 --> 00:26:26.100 He is the king 00:26:26.100 --> 00:26:27.140 Who sits enthroned 00:26:27.140 --> 00:26:27.940 Forever 00:26:27.940 --> 00:26:28.900 And ever 00:26:28.900 --> 00:26:30.660 There is no room 00:26:30.660 --> 00:26:31.600 For Satan 00:26:31.600 --> 00:26:33.220 Or Satan's pawns 00:26:33.220 --> 00:26:34.580 In the kingdom of God 00:26:34.580 --> 00:26:36.380 He drives them out of his land 00:26:36.380 --> 00:26:37.799 He pushes them 00:26:37.799 --> 00:26:38.759 Far away 00:26:38.759 --> 00:26:40.640 He does not 00:26:40.640 --> 00:26:41.980 Forget his people 00:26:41.980 --> 00:26:44.660 He does not leave Christians 00:26:44.660 --> 00:26:45.660 As orphans 00:26:45.660 --> 00:26:46.339 In this world 00:26:46.339 --> 00:26:47.220 But instead 00:26:47.220 --> 00:26:47.839 He sent 00:26:47.839 --> 00:26:49.079 His Holy Spirit 00:26:49.079 --> 00:26:50.319 And he draws you 00:26:50.319 --> 00:26:51.559 To be part of his family 00:26:51.559 --> 00:26:53.779 He intercedes for you 00:26:53.779 --> 00:26:55.359 Even when you're groaning 00:26:55.359 --> 00:26:56.140 And lamenting 00:26:56.140 --> 00:26:57.140 The Holy Spirit 00:26:57.140 --> 00:26:57.859 Takes that 00:26:57.859 --> 00:26:58.859 And he turns it 00:26:58.859 --> 00:26:59.319 Into an 00:26:59.319 --> 00:27:00.259 Abba Father 00:27:00.259 --> 00:27:01.960 That the Lord hears 00:27:01.960 --> 00:27:02.920 With mercy 00:27:02.920 --> 00:27:04.840 And he promises 00:27:04.840 --> 00:27:05.759 That he is 00:27:05.759 --> 00:27:06.560 With you 00:27:06.560 --> 00:27:07.220 Always 00:27:07.220 --> 00:27:08.980 Even to the very end 00:27:08.980 --> 00:27:10.039 Of the world 00:27:10.039 --> 00:27:12.180 He has conquered sin 00:27:12.180 --> 00:27:13.140 And Satan 00:27:13.140 --> 00:27:14.180 Worldliness 00:27:14.180 --> 00:27:14.900 And wolves 00:27:14.900 --> 00:27:16.060 He has defeated 00:27:16.060 --> 00:27:16.880 Death 00:27:16.880 --> 00:27:18.080 So that you 00:27:18.080 --> 00:27:19.060 His people 00:27:19.060 --> 00:27:20.420 Must never live 00:27:20.420 --> 00:27:21.400 In the fear 00:27:21.400 --> 00:27:22.100 Of terror 00:27:22.100 --> 00:27:22.700 Again 00:27:22.700 --> 00:27:24.779 The wicked 00:27:24.779 --> 00:27:25.980 Will not prosper 00:27:25.980 --> 00:27:26.460 Forever 00:27:26.460 --> 00:27:27.940 They will perish 00:27:27.940 --> 00:27:31.519 So the pawns of Satan 00:27:31.519 --> 00:27:32.900 Dear brothers and sisters 00:27:32.900 --> 00:27:34.220 They do inflict 00:27:34.220 --> 00:27:35.040 Real damage 00:27:35.040 --> 00:27:38.680 But our Lord Jesus Christ 00:27:38.680 --> 00:27:40.519 He is the King of Kings 00:27:40.519 --> 00:27:41.740 He is the Lord 00:27:41.740 --> 00:27:42.480 Of Lords 00:27:42.480 --> 00:27:44.100 And he has made you 00:27:44.100 --> 00:27:45.740 One with him 00:27:45.740 --> 00:27:47.640 It is his strength 00:27:47.640 --> 00:27:48.840 Inside of you 00:27:48.840 --> 00:27:50.420 He has made you 00:27:50.420 --> 00:27:50.940 A knight 00:27:50.940 --> 00:27:51.780 In his army 00:27:51.780 --> 00:27:53.060 He has taken 00:27:53.060 --> 00:27:53.920 All the armor 00:27:53.920 --> 00:27:54.860 That you need 00:27:54.860 --> 00:27:55.480 From heaven 00:27:55.480 --> 00:27:57.759 And he puts it on you 00:27:57.759 --> 00:27:59.480 Ephesians 6 00:27:59.480 --> 00:27:59.820 3 00:27:59.820 --> 00:28:01.280 He commands you 00:28:01.280 --> 00:28:02.259 To take what he's given 00:28:02.259 --> 00:28:03.160 Therefore 00:28:03.160 --> 00:28:04.920 Put on the full armor 00:28:04.920 --> 00:28:05.440 Of God 00:28:05.440 --> 00:28:06.680 So that when the day 00:28:06.680 --> 00:28:07.519 Of evil comes 00:28:07.519 --> 00:28:08.859 You may be able 00:28:08.859 --> 00:28:09.900 To stand 00:28:09.900 --> 00:28:10.859 Your ground 00:28:10.859 --> 00:28:12.299 And having done all 00:28:12.299 --> 00:28:13.279 To stand 00:28:13.279 --> 00:28:16.220 This is how we withstand 00:28:16.220 --> 00:28:17.180 The pawn of Satan 00:28:17.180 --> 00:28:17.879 In this world 00:28:17.879 --> 00:28:18.920 And this is how 00:28:18.920 --> 00:28:20.039 The Lord transforms 00:28:20.039 --> 00:28:21.000 The psalm of lament 00:28:21.000 --> 00:28:22.720 Into our anthem cry 00:28:22.720 --> 00:28:23.680 Of victory 00:28:23.680 --> 00:28:25.559 Let's spend some time 00:28:25.559 --> 00:28:26.319 Praising him 00:28:26.319 --> 00:28:27.539 And thanking him 00:28:27.539 --> 00:28:28.460 For his great work 00:28:28.460 --> 00:28:30.059 That we can belong to him 00:28:30.059 --> 00:28:32.039 Thank youCause 00:28:32.039 --> 00:28:32.960 God bless you 00:28:32.960 --> 00:28:34.000 Rome