Psalm 067

Introduction Psalm 67 is a prayer. Did you notice that? The psalmist is addressing God. So, in verse 2 the psalmist refers to 'your ways' and 'your salvation'. And when he says 'your', he's referring to God. In verse 3 he says 'May the peoples people you, O God' and 'may all the peoples praise … Continue reading Psalm 067 →

Psalm 066

Introduction Like Psalm 65, Psalm 66 is a psalm of thanksgiving to the Lord. In both psalms, God is to praised. In both psalms, he's to be praised in the temple. And in both psalms he's to be praised in the temple for his awesome deeds. However, whereas the focus of Psalm 65 is on … Continue reading Psalm 066 →

Psalm 065

Introduction So, we've reached Psalm 65 which is a psalm of thanksgiving to the Lord. The psalm can be divided into three parts: verses 1 to 4; verses 5 to 8; and verses 9 to 13. In the first part, David praises the Lord who forgives sins. In the second part, he praises the Lord … Continue reading Psalm 065 →

Psalm 064

Introduction Psalm 64 is yet another lamentation in which the psalmist cries out to the Lord for help because of the trouble he's in. Many of the psalms thus far have been lamentations. In fact, this is how one of the commentators begins his commentary on Psalm 64: By this point in the Psalter we … Continue reading Psalm 064 →

Psalm 063

Introduction Some of the commentators suggest that this psalm is another lamentation. A lamentation -- I've been saying -- is a psalm in which the psalmist cries to the Lord for help because of the trouble he's in. And certainly the psalmist is in trouble. We know that from the title, which tells us that … Continue reading Psalm 063 →

Psalm 062

Introduction Psalm 62 is another psalm for troubled times, because in this psalm David reminds us to trust in the Lord at all times, because he alone is our rock and salvation, our fortress and refuge. He is powerful; and therefore he's able to help And he loves his people with a steadfast love; and … Continue reading Psalm 062 →

Prayer

Introduction The elders asked me to speak on the subject of prayer. Prayer, of course, is how we talk to God. He speaks to us through his word, the Bible; and we speak to him through prayer. It is verbal communication with God. And it's an important part of our Christian lives. One writer (Bavinck) … Continue reading Prayer →

Matthew 26(57–75)

Introduction We're coming closer and closer to the Lord's death on the cross. Two weeks ago we read how the Lord went with his disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane, where he prayed to his Heavenly Father. Then last week we read how Judas the Betrayer led a large crowd to the Garden in order … Continue reading Matthew 26(57–75) →

1 Kings 21

Introduction I want to begin today, not in 1 Kings, but in the book of Deuteronomy. In that book of the Bible we have the word of the Lord to his people, who were preparing to enter the Promised Land for the very first time. And the Lord gave them various instructions and laws and … Continue reading 1 Kings 21 →

Philippians 4(10–23)

Introduction Two weeks ago we studied the last part of chapter 3 where Paul said that he had not yet obtained the resurrection or perfection in the presence of God, which is the goal which God has set before us. We have not yet obtained these things; but, like Paul, we're to press on to … Continue reading Philippians 4(10–23) →