Through the Psalms
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This is a journey through the Book of Psalms. In each episode, we will look at a different Psalm and discuss its background, meaning, and application. Find encouragement and comfort in God's Word as we study the life of David and his relationship with the Lord.
Through the Psalms
3M ago
In this Psalm of David, the sweet psalmist of Israel prays to God for deliverance and protection from his enemies. The Ziphites have betrayed David’s location to Saul, but God expresses his confidence in God, whom he calls his helper. He praises and thanks God for his deliverance and letting him see his desire upon his enemies ..read more
Through the Psalms
10M ago
This wisdom psalm is nearly identical to Psalm 14, with the exception of verse 5. It contains the well-known verse about what the fool says in his heart about God. The sinfulness and depravity of humanity is contrasted with the salvation and deliverance which God brings from Zion ..read more
Through the Psalms
10M ago
This short wisdom psalm contrasts the wicked man Doeg, who boasts in his wickedness, with the righteous man David, who trusts in the mercy of God. The tongue of the wicked is compared to a razor, while David compares himself to an olive tree in the house of God ..read more
Through the Psalms
11M ago
In the month of June, sadly, we are confronted with the celebration of sexual deviancy. How should Christians respond to this? What does the Bible say about sexual sin, gender, and marriage ..read more
Through the Psalms
11M ago
In light of the current controversy in the SBC regarding the question of women pastors, it is helpful to look at what the Bible says about this topic ..read more
Through the Psalms
1y ago
A national lament psalm for the sons of Korah, this psalm contrasts God’s deliverance for Israel in the past with the present persecution by Israel’s enemies. The psalmist declares that he will not trust in his bow or sword, but he will boast in God. This psalm closes with a prayer for God to awake and arise for Israel’s help and redemption ..read more
Through the Psalms
1y ago
A lament psalm that begins with the famous verse about the deer panting after the water brooks. The psalmist seems to be in exile, and he longs to return to Jerusalem to worship God. The self-inquiring refrain (Why art thou cast down, O my soul?) about hoping and praising God for the help of his countenance reoccurs throughout the two psalms ..read more
Through the Psalms
1y ago
David talks about waiting upon God and praises Him for answered prayer. This Psalm has two main parts—thanksgiving and lament. The book of Hebrews quotes verses 6-8 in referring to Christ. Psalm 70 is almost identical to verses 13-17 in this Psalm ..read more
Through the Psalms
1y ago
David says he will take heed to his ways so that he will not sin with his tongue. He also reflects upon the brevity of life. He prays to God for deliverance and healing. He puts his trust in God, not in the temporary things of this world ..read more
Through the Psalms
1y ago
Parental notice: This episode contains sensitive content. In this Penitential Psalm, David seeks God’s mercy, describes his guilt and misery, confesses his sin to God, and asks for God’s help ..read more