In this sermon (preached from Psalm 12 by Pastor Andrew Ray), we see David's need for help in a time when others around him were departing from the faith. We also learn of the words that brought him confidence in a time when the words of men failed him. The message is titled "A Song of Help" and is part of a larger expository study through The Book of Psalms.

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Notes:

A Song of Help
Psalm 12:1-8

I. THE SOBER NATURE OF THE PSALM

A. The Subtitle

1. Sheminith is contrasted with Alamoth in 1 Chronicles 15:20-21 and seems to mean low notes for the male singers.
2. The only other psalm using this term is Psalm 6, which also contains a very sober message. The only psalm using the term Alamoth is Psalm 46, and it is a psalm of rejoicing.

B. The Opening Word

1. Only three verses in the entire Bible, all of which are in the Book of Psalms, begin with the word help.
2. This is the only chapter or psalm that begins with the word help.

II. THE PLEA FOR GOD’S HELP (Psalm 12:1-2)

A. The Request for Help (Psalm 12:1)

1. The clear cry—“Help”
2. The recipient—“LORD”

B. The Need for Help (Psalm 12:1-2)

1. The decline of the godly (Psalm 12:1)
2. The rise of the ungodly (Psalm 12:2)

III. THE EXPECTATION OF GOD’S HELP (Psalm 12:3-5)

A. The Certainty of God’s Ire (Psalm 12:3)

1. The LORD shall
2. Cut off

B. The Focus of God’s Ire (Psalm 12:3-4)

1. Flattering lips (Psalm 12:3)
2. Proud lips (Psalm 12:3-4)

C. The Justification for God’s Ire (Psalm 12:5)

1. The man threatened
2. The promise given

IV. THE ASSURANCE OF GOD’S HELP (Psalm 12:6-8)

A. The Certainty of God’s Word (Psalm 12:6-7)

1. The purity of God’s words (Psalm 12:6)
2. The preservation of God’s words (Psalm 12:7)

B. The Continuation of the Wicked (Psalm 12:8)

1. The wicked walk on every side.
2. When the vilest men are exalted

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