The document discusses a psalm about finding security in God. It explains that the psalm refers to the Israelites wandering in the wilderness and finding refuge in the tabernacle. It describes how believers can find security by abiding in God's love, calling on him in prayer, and taking refuge in his word. The psalm has two parts that describe different aspects of God's protection from dangers and enemies. In the end, the psalm promises seven ways God will deliver, answer prayers, and bring salvation to those who trust in him.

1. PSALM OF A PRIEST/LEVITE
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2. BACKDROP
• Included in the 4th book / numbers book of
psalms
• Refers to the wilderness wandering of
Israelites
• Tabernacle to be remembered while reading
• The mercy seat in the Holy of holies is the best
place of security in the world
• Applicable everyday to believers in Christ
Heb.4.16
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3. HOW TO AVAIL OF THIS
SECURITY ?
Outer court : abide in Christ’s love by
obeying His word [ v.1 , 14 ] ;Rom 11:22
Holies: Call on Him in prayer & praise
We become invisible to the Devil here
◦ [ V.2 , 15 ] ; Jer 20: 11
Holy of Holies : God’s word becomes the
shield & His presence covers like the
Cherubim above the ark of covenant
◦ [V.4 & 15,] Psa 119 : 72, 103,105
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4. TWO PARTS OF THE PSALM
 Part I, v. 1-8 shadow of the Almighty
 Part II, v. 9-16 responsibility of angels
 v.1 & 2 similar to v.9
 v. 3 similar to v. 10
 v. 4 similar to v.11 & 12
 v. 5 , 6 similar to v. 13
 v. 14 – 16 God’s oracle of seven
steps in the ascending order
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5. TYPES OF GOD’S SECURITY
FIVE KINDS Psalm 31: 20
 v.1 secret place ---- shadow
 v. 2 refuge –fortress
 God --- trust
 v. 4 feathers --- wings [ presence of
God ]
 shield ---- buckler [ Word of God]
 Run INTO and run AFTER these
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6. A CLOSER LOOK --- PART I
 v. 3 fowler’s snare , perilous pestilence
 Fowler ---- the enemy
 Pestilence ----- out of our control
 v. 5 ,6 -------- FOUR dangers
 Arrows of day , noonday destruction
 Terror by night , pestilence of night
 Protection day and night
 v. 7---- terror by people
 v. 8 --- security IN and not
FROM dangers
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7. PART II – Temporary
Dwelling
 IICor 5: 1,2 applies to NT believers
 Psa 66:9 protection all the way
 Rom 16 :10 Satan under our feet
 v.10 evil(snare ) /plague (pestilence)
 v. 13 four animals referred ---(DEVIL)
 lion , young lion --- IPet 5: 8
 cobra , serpent -- Gen 3 : 1, Rev. 12: 15
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8. THE ORACLE V. 14-16
 Prophetic assurance of God’s protection
to all believers - from previous quotes
 7 steps
 deliverance
 set on High
 answer to prayer
 be with in trouble
 honor
 long life
 salvation
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9. AUTHOR
Mrs. Kalaneethy Christopher M.Sc., M.Phil., B.C.S
 Retired Collegiate Professor
 Formerly College chaplain
 Formerly Vice-Principal
 LADY DOAK COLLEGE , MADURAI
 The presentation is exclusively made for Bible Studies Sessions at
Lady Doak College Chapel
 No part of this can be reproduced without permission from the author
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10. AUTHOR
Mrs. Kalaneethy Christopher M.Sc., M.Phil., B.C.S
 Retired Collegiate Professor
 Formerly College chaplain
 Formerly Vice-Principal
 LADY DOAK COLLEGE , MADURAI
 The presentation is exclusively made for Bible Studies Sessions at
Lady Doak College Chapel
 No part of this can be reproduced without permission from the author
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