Burwood Presbyterian Church

We live in a generation which has moved away from definition other than for purposes of making money, staying healthy, travelling safely. Yet in the area of belief we are often asked to depend on feelings. The Bible is a book of facts. Psalm 48 presents a picture of who God is & what he does. The writer does not speak of an idol shaped in the image of man. He presents the creating, sustaining sovereign of all things. ‘The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.’ v14 “This GOD is our God for ever and ever; He will be our guide even unto death.” # He is the God [v1] “who is great and worthy of praise” # He is “the great King” [v2] Power and authority belong to him # This God, who in himself, appears so terrible in power and majesty reveals himself as a safe place to hide from our enemies [v3]. It is precisely because he is in complete control that he can provide absolute protection. # His very existence causes his enemies to tremble [v6] # He is immovable. He cannot be overwhelmed or troubled [v8] “God e