david spoke about the Lord's resurrection (psalm 16)
Introduction:
1. This morning we showed from the Scriptures how "Jesus spoke about His resurrection." 2. Everything He said came to pass. 3. After His resurrection Jesus said in Luke 24:44 that He fulfilled the things written about Him in the Psalms. 4. In our lesson we are examining Psalm 16 in which "David spoke about the Lord's resurrection." 5. This Psalm can be divided into 2 main sections. a. (vs.1-7) David asked God to preserve him. b. (vs.8-11) David showed how God would preserve His Holy One.
Discussion:
I. (vs.1-7) DAVID ASKED GOD TO PRESERVE HIM
A. This Psalm begins with a request. 1. (vs.1a) David's request was "Preserve me." 2. Similar requests are found throughout the Psalms (86:2). B. David made his request of "God." C. David's request was based on his relationship with God. 1. (vs.1b) David had put his trust in God. 2. (vs.2) David recognized God as his Lord. 3. (vs.3-4) David's associates reflected his relationship with God. a. (vs.3) He delighted to be with "saints." b. (vs.4) He avoided those who followed other gods. 4. (vs.5-6) David recognized God as the source of his blessings. 5. (vs.7) David was thankful for God's instruction. D. After asking God to preserve him, . . .
II. (vs.8-11) DAVID SHOWED HOW GOD WOULD PRESERVE HIS HOLY ONE
A. By using personal pronouns it seems that David was writing about himself. B. However, David was writing about God's "Holy One" (vs.10). 1. His flesh would "rest in hope" (vs.9). 2. His soul would not be left in Hades (vs.10a). 3. He would not see "corruption" (vs.10b). 4. He would be at God's right hand forever (vs.11).
III. TWO INSPIRED APOSTLES APPLIED DAVID'S PROPHECY TO THE LORD'S RESURRECTION
A. Peter -- Acts 2:22-36 B. Paul -- Acts 13:14-16, 26-37
IV. THE GOSPELS SHOW HOW DAVID'S PROPHECY WAS FULFILLED
A. Jesus was crucified on Friday [the day of preparation] (Mark 15:15, 24-25, 42). B. Before Jesus died, He said He was going to "Paradise" (Luke 23:43). C. After hanging on the cross for about six hours, Jesus died (Mark 15:33-37; James 2:26). D. Jesus' body was buried Friday afternoon (Mark 15:42-47). E. Jesus was resurrected early Sunday morning (Mark 16:1-6). F. After spending some time with His followers, Jesus ascended to heaven where He is at God's right hand (Mark 16:19).
Conclusion:
1. According to Romans 4:25, Jesus "was raised again for our justification." 2. The Bible explains how we are justified from sin in Colossians 2:11-13. 3. Those who are raised with the Lord are given a new responsibility and a new hope (Colossians 3:1-4).
