Blessed Assurance:  Psalm 16

Key Idea: Real joy and pleasure can only be found in God’s presence.

     The goodness of God. (V.1-4)

V.1 Psalm 5:11-12; 7:1; 11:1

V.4 Psalm 15:4

     The provision of God. (V.5-8)

V.5 Psalm 23:1; 23:5

V.6 1 Peter 1:3-4

V.8 Psalm 23:2-3; Psalm 15:5

     The joy of God. (V.9-11)

V.9 Psalm 5:11; Psalm 9:1-2; Psalm 13:5

V.11 John 15:11

    Application:

How do I view God’s people? 

Do I have other gods? In what do I take refuge other than God?

Do I have assurance of the abundant joy and eternal pleasures waiting in God’s presence?