Falsely Accused – Psalm 4

Sermon Outline

1. False Accusations are horrible to live through
2. Prayer our only hope in adversity
   1. John Calvin’s teaching on Psalm 4
   2. Answer Me/hear me when I call, O God is my righteousness (Ps 4:1)
   3. God’s previous deliverances (Ps 4:1b)
3. Next the Psalmist turns his attention to his accusers (Ps 4:2-5)
   1. 1. Next, the Psalmist warns the accusing crowds with 4 commands
         1. V.4 Tremble
         2. V4 Ponder
         3. V5 Offer right sacrifices,
            1. broken and contrite heart (Ps 51:17)
            2. righteousness and Justice (Prov 21:3)
            3. Listen to God (Eccl 5:1)
            4. Do good (Isa 1:11, 16,17)
            5. Thanksgiving (Jonah 2:9)
            6. Mercy (Matt 9:13)
            7. Praise (Heb 13:15)
         4. V5 trust in the Lord
4. The Gift of God to the falsely accused righteous (Ps 4:7-8)
5. Who is speaking?
   1. Maybe it is David
   2. Maybe it is Jesus
   3. Maybe it is you