TRUST-Psalm 25
Trust (Trusting God in Times of Trouble). “In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. No one who […]
Category: Psalms
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RESIDENCE, SECURITY, INTEGRATION-Psalm 15-17
RESIDENCE (Psalm 15): Who may live in God’s presence? (15:1-5). “Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain?” (Ps 15:1). SECURITY (Psalm 16): Present Faith, Future […]
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DEFEATED-Psalm 44
“You are my King and my God, who decrees victories for Jacob.” “But now you have rejected and humbled us; you no longer go out with our armies” (Ps 44:4, 9). I. The Glorious […]
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DISCIPLINE-Psalm 39, INTEGRITY-Psalm 41
TRANSIENCE: “Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is” (Ps 39:4). DISCIPLINE: “Save me from all my transgressions… Remove your scourge from me; […]
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CLOUD-RIDER-Psalm 68
Cloud-Rider, Divine Warrior. “May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him” (Ps 68:1). These opening words point to God as the Divine Warrior, as […]
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EVILDOERS-Psalm 37
EVILDOERS: “Do not fret because of those who are evil [evildoers] or be envious of those who do wrong [deviate]” (Ps 37:1; Prov 24:19). “Do not fret” is repeated 3 times […]
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SINKING-Psalm 69
Sinking helplessly: “Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold. I have come into the […]
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HATRED-Psalm 35, WICKEDNESS-Psalm 36
Imprecation: “Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me; fight [make war] against those who fight [make war] against me. Say to me, ‘I am your salvation‘” (Ps 35:1, 3b). Rescue: […]
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RESCUE-Psalm 107
Psalm 107-Rescue powerpoint. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love [ḥeseḏ] endures forever” (Ps 107:1; 106:1). “…they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.” […]
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FAILURE-Psalm 106
Man‘s Sin and God‘s Unfailing Love (ḥeseḏ/חֶסֶד). [We have sinned like our ancestors (Ps 106:6).] “We have sinned, even as our ancestors did; we have done wrong and acted wickedly.” “Yet he […]