If you’re involved in our project of reading through the Bible in two years you should be starting the Psalms now, two chapters a day. I’ve entitled the book of…
Psalm 1 is a Psalm I’ve memorized and encouraged my children to memorize. I would challenge you to memorize it. It’s a Psalm that describes a life truly blessed by…
Psalm 11 is a wonderful word picture of how to live victoriously in a hostile world. This focus is amplified under three points: my ally, my enemy and my victory. …
Psalm 18 is another account of how God delivered the Psalmist from his enemies and enabled him to live victoriously in a hostile world. The word picture of Psalm 11…
One of the best known portions of the Bible is Psalm 23: The Shepherd Psalm. Are you familiar with it? The psalm begins, “The Lord is my Shepherd.” If you…
None of us like valley experiences. This is especially true when we or others close to us experience going through the valley of the shadow of death. That’s not what…
If you want the voice of God, as described in Psalms 29:3-9, to manifest itself through you, what is required? If you look at Psalm 29 as a whole you’ll…
We’ve looked at various psalms recently. Let’s continue by doing a chapter study of Psalm 32. Try reading it in a number of translations. Then, identify a title to capture…
In our last visit we started a chapter study of Psalm 32. We identified a title, key verses, a significant truth, some cross references and question. Then we established an…
We’ve been doing a chapter study the last couple of days of Psalm 32. We identified the title as: Experiencing spiritual deliverance. Then we developed 3 points. There’s a wrong…
If you’ve done something wrong and God convicts you, don’t stonewall it. It doesn’t pay. Follow the Psalmist’s example, described in Psalm 51:1. Cry out for God’s mercy and compassion. …
Most people would agree with the psalmist when he says in Psalm 53:1, “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” But would they agree with the last…
There’s probably nothing more painful than the rejection of one whom you thought was a close friend. And if you’re a Christian, it’s even worse, if that close friend is…
Fear is a common experience for most of us. We feel threatened in certain circumstances and sometimes it’s difficult to know how to cope. I think the psalmist experienced this…
Sometimes our circumstances provide an incentive for seeking God. When surrounded by enemy forces, David cried out to God to be a refuge, a strong tower, a shield for him. …
Are you interested in missions? Have you asked yourself how to determine and accomplish a mission in your world? The psalmist had an idea. In Psalm 67, he made a…
Have you ever had the experience where you’re walking along and you’re preoccupied, looking at other things, not realizing you’re stepping on something slippery like a banana peal? Psalm 73:2…
Do you feel depressed and rejected by God sometimes? If you do, you’ll probably identify with what the psalmist says in Psalm 77:7-9. “Will the Lord reject forever? Will he…
In our last visit I shared how my mother lived out what Psalm 78 encourages. She taught her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren principles and truths from God’s Word and…
Being a pastor, I normally take note of references in the Bible that refer to shepherds. Why? Pastor means shepherd. It’s not surprising, therefore, that when I came to verse…
Have you ever had an encounter with the Living God? Do you have such encounters on a regular basis? Do you desire such an experience? If not, why not? As…
In studying Psalm 84 we found the psalmist had a heart cry for an encounter with the living God. Listen to his heart cry: “How lovely is your dwelling place,…
In our last study we looked at the first part of Psalm 84 where the Psalmist describes his heart cry for an encounter with the living God. Today let’s look…
We’ve been studying Psalm 84 and discovered what’s involved to have an encounter with the living God, or better yet, an ongoing encounter with the living God. We saw the…
In our last visit we began a chapter study of Psalm 96. We identified a title and key verse, stated the significant truth, listed some cross references and shared a…
As we continue reading through the Psalms let’s reflect on Psalm 103. To help in studying this Psalm let’s use some questions. What does it say about God? What does…
In our last visit we began a study of Psalm 103 using a study approach where you answer a few questions after reading the portion of Scripture. The first question…
In recent visits we looked at Psalm 103 and answered some questions as a means of studying it. The first question was, what does it say about God? The second…
When reading the Bible you’ll at times find a word or phrase repeated a number of times. I call these insight words or insight phrases. In Psalm 107 you have…
In our last visit we saw that a phrase repeated 4 times in Psalm 107 helps us understand what the Psalmist is trying to communicate. In each case he describes…
You might not know who the Psalmist is referring to in Psalm 110 upon first reading it. But if you check out some cross references it becomes clear he is…
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. It’s located about in the middle of our Bibles. The Bible is referred to in virtually every one of the 176…
Have you ever read Psalm 119 slowly and prayerfully? When I did this I found what is said in verses 33-40 resonated with my experience. Let’s together study this section…
In our last visit we reflected on the Psalmist’s honest description in Psalm 119:33-40 of his struggling, stretching, growth journey. Step by step he explains how when he’s honest with…
In our last visit we looked at Psalm 126 together. I pointed out that while reading this Psalm I came up with an Impact Thought: “You are saved to serve.” …
Psalm 127 begins with an Impact Statement – “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain.” The second part of the verse regarding the city is also…
Have you developed the discipline of waiting on the Lord? I admit it’s an ongoing battle for me. Psalm 130 tells us what’s involved in developing the discipline of waiting…
Have you ever prayed what is found in Psalm 139:23-24, “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any…
We’ve been studying Psalm 139 using the focus and amplify approach. We noticed the prayer at the close of the Psalm expresses the focus: Searched by God. Amplifying this focus…