In Psalm 78, Asaph the prophet tells the children of Israel a story. It’s a story of God’s goodness and faithfulness to his children. In his story, there’s an unexpected plot twist. It unfolds a powerful truth that helps us as we also become storytellers to our children.
In Psalm 18, David reflects back to the many times that God delivered him from the hand of King Saul. In doing so, he reminds us of God’s power in delivering us from our troubles, as well as His grace in helping us as we endure them.
In Psalm 8 David tells us the story found in the night sky. “The heavens declare the glory of God.” But where does man fit into this epic story? Today we discover that Psalm 8 is just the first part of an amazing story revealing the very reason for the purpose of our existence.
Psalm 3 shows us what it looks like when your trust in God has matured into confidence in God. While there are many similarities in this psalm to David’s other psalms, there is one thing that’s missing. What is it? What does it reveal about David? And how does it help you?
As we start looking at the first book of Psalms, we start noticing something unnerving. Trouble. A lot of it. David is surrounded by difficulty. How are we to see the trouble David experiences in light of the blessedness of those who walk the righteous path in Psalm 1 and 2? This is where it…
In the second introductory psalm, we find the epic story revealed throughout all of the Psalms, the story not just of King David, but a greater King. This story is told from four speakers who will reveal the King Who will rule all of creation, whose kingdom will never end.
The writer of this psalm talks about two paths: one path leads to destruction, and the other path leads to life and blessing. How can you know which path you’re on, and what do you do to get on the right path?
The Psalms have been quoted by Jesus and the New Testament writers more than any other book in the Old Testament. What makes the Psalms such an important book to reveal who Jesus is?
God’s grace in your life is a lot like water. The more it flows through you, the more life and growth blossoms out from it. Here are five different streams of grace that flow out of your giving of yourself to others.
What happens when you find real contentment in Jesus? How does that contentment flow out into the rest of your life? What are the outward visible effects of an inward heart that is satisfied in Jesus?
