Bible Talk Outline How Promises Overcome Lies Ps. 56:1-13 Background: 1 Sa. 21:10-15 The Promise of Faith ◊ Wounded by constant lies (vv. 1-2) ◊ Faith chosen over fear (vv. 3-4a) ◊ Faith in the promise of God’s power (v. 4b) The Promise of Comfort ◊ Wounded by plotting lies (vv. 5-6) ◊ Comfort in the promise of justice (v. 7) ◊ Comfort in sorrow (v. 8) The Promise of Confidence ◊ Confidence in escape (v. 9) ◊ Confident praise for promises (v. 10) ◊ Confidence over fear (v. 11) ◊ Confidence for living (vv. 12-13) Dr. Jim R. Coleman
