He Is There and He Is Not Silent
The fundamental reality is that God exists and He is speaking to us through creation and the Scriptures, and we are called to respond in prayer and personal relationship with Him.
Psalm 19
The Cup of Christ
Psalms 22, 23, and 24 correspond to the crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ and show His presence, His purpose, and His promise.
Psalm 23:1-6 (ESV)
Our Purpose: To Glorify God and Enjoy Him Forever
Question: Why did God create humans?
Answer: To glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
1 Corinthians 10:31; Psalm 16:11
The King Who Justifies
In Psalm 110, David describes the Messiah as combining qualities Jesus Christ fulfilled: divine king, everlasting priest, and conquering deliverer.
Psalm 110: 1-7
The Joy of Confession and Forgiveness
Psalm 32 proclaims the joy of total forgiveness by God that awaits those who confess their sins and turn to Christ in faith.
Psalm 32
Biblical Confession and Repentance
Psalm 51 offers a comprehensive description of the traits and fruits of biblical confession and repentance for sin.
Psalm 51
How Long O Lord?
In life’s dark moments we should express our pain to God and remind ourselves of His covenant love until we move from grief and fear to joy and trust.
Psalm 13
The Goal of Mission:A Church for Every People Group
God has exalted His only Son as King over all. And God has ordained that all of mankind worship the King. Because there is only one King, there is only one church comprised of people groups that are distinct yet not divisible.
Psalm 2
The Shepherd Singer
David expressed his faith in God’s loving care through songs of worship to His Shepherd King.
Psalm 23
All In: The Joy of a God-Centered Life
A life that is centered on glorifying God is full of joy, because God is supremely worthy and it is why we were created.
1 Corinthians 10:31; Psalm 16:11
Living A Blessed Life In The iWorld
The blessed life for which we were created is not found in the technology of the iWorld and the glow of its screens but in the Presence of God and real human relationships.
Psalm 20:7
Enduring In A Transient World
We are called to live for that which endures – things which have been passed down for generations, and which should be passed on to generations to come. But we live in a world of perpetual novelty, which is dominated by the trendy and the trivial, and is often disdainful of that which has gone before.
Psalm 78:1-8
UnCommon Quietness In Prayer
God desires for our prayers to be filled with the confidence that He is our Helper in times of trouble, and that we would pray words of blessing over others.
Psalm 131
UnCommon Confession In Prayer
God desires for our prayers to be filled with open, honest, deep confession of our sins, knowing that God forgives and restores us through Christ.
Psalm 32
UnCommon Joy Now and Forever
We were made for uncommon joy in this life and in eternity, but it is only found in God, and is secured for us in the resurrection of Christ.
Psalm 16
UnCommon Confidence In Prayer
God desires for our prayers to be filled with the confidence that He is our Helper in times of trouble, and that we would pray words of blessing over others.
Psalm 121
UnCommon Honesty In Prayer
God desires for our prayers to be filled with brutal honesty, expressing our questions and doubts, but with a willingness to let God open our eyes to the truth so that our perspective might be changed.
Psalm 73
UnCommon Anguish In Prayer
God desires for our prayers to be filled with reality, including deep the deep anguish arising from living in this fallen world, and the hope that comes from knowing that in Christ we are never alone.
Psalm 22
UnCommon Boldness In Prayer
Theme: God desires for our prayers to be filled with bold requests for blessing, that others would come to know Him, from here to the farthest part of the earth.
Psalm 67
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Called To Work – Part 2
God’s favor on our work does not come from doing a specific type of job, but from working with all our heart in the job to which God calls us, doing our best to please God and serve others through our labors.
Psalm 90:16-17; Colossians 3:23-24
Called To Work (Part 1)
As those made in God’s image, we were created and called to work, serving God and others through our labors in every realm of life and every corner of creation.
Psalm 90:16-17
When Does Human Life Begin
Human life begins at conception and we should treasure each life as a gift from God’s hand and a sign of His amazing work.
Psalm 139:13-16
The Boundless Word of God
Psalm 119 is a song of praise about God’s boundless Word, which brings boundless blessings to those who love it.
Psalm 119:96
Note that the outline contains the eight Hebrew terms used for God’s Word in Psalm 119, and also a list of all of the verses where these words occur.
The Blessed Life of Godliness
The fully blessed life is given by God to the person who fears the Lord, delights in His Word, grows in godly character, and focuses on serving
others.
Psalm 112
Praise the LORD for His Great Works!
As we ponder the great works of the Lord in redeeming and giving us His covenantal commands, we respond with heartfelt praise and willing
obedience.
Psalm 111