The Nearness of God is My Good

The Nearness of God is My Good
Christ Proclamation Church
Psalms 73:1-28
August 19, 2018

Sermon Theme: Possessing Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord is all that we should ever want or need, because only in Him is the nearness of God our good. And when He is the only thing that we desire, our hearts are filled with an overwhelming joy and a zeal to share with others.

I. A Struggling Faith – (Psalm. 73:1-15)
   A. Declaration of Stumbling Faith – (vv.1-2)
   B. Contradiction of Experience – (vv.3-12)
     1. Prosperity of the Wicked
     2. Arrogance of the Wicked
   C. Confession of Soul – (vv.13-15)

II. An Eternal Perspective – (Psalm. 73:16-20)
   A. Sanctuary – Where God Meets Man – (vv.16-17)
   B. Revelation – Eternity and Judgement – (vv.18-20)

III. A Transforming Truth – (Psalm 73:21-28)
   A. Sanctification Process – (vv.21-24)
   B. Surpassing Value of Knowing God – (vv.25-26)
   C. Simple Summary – (vv.27-28)