The Silent Defendant (Psalm 64)
/THE SILENT DEFENDANT (PSALM 64)
God patiently endures the attacks of the wicked so that it is clear that He is the one who brings justice, but also to afford them time to repent.
I. THE TWO ENEMIES (VV. 1-6)
A. The Enemies Without (vv. 2-6)
B. The Enemy Within (v. 1)
II. GOD’S WAY OF DEALING WITH ACCUSERS (VV. 7-8)
A. In Gardens and Deserts (Genesis 3:1-12; Exodus 17:1-3)
B. Patient (Not Timid) (vv. 7-8; Exodus 34:5-7)
III. GOD’S REASONS (VV. 7-10)
A. In Order to Show Mercy (v. 9; cf. 2 Peter 3:9)
B. So There Can be No Question (vv. 7-9)
C. To Make You Like Him (v. 10)
D. Portrait of a Silent Defendant (Hebrews 12:1-2)