The Lord is close to the brokenhearted

Psalm 34

1. People: This is a psalm for the brokenhearted
• David’s experience
• Jesus’ experience
  The Bible speaks into our situation
2. Purpose: This psalm urges the brokenhearted to turn to the Lord
• David’s experience
• Jesus’ experience
  To whom or to what are we turning?
3. Promise: This psalm assures us of the Lord’s help and rescue if we do so
• The Lord promises help and strength for today
• The Lord promises rescue for his new world
  The catch: sorrow for sin as well as sorrow for suffering?

Next: God’s King and the Promise (2 Samuel 7)