Psalm 131: Relationships Matter – in Christ

Psalm 131: Relationships Matter: Part I 1 Peter 5:5-7: A Matter of Control As does all of Scripture, Psalm 131 is another psalm that emphasizes the truth that relationships matter. The unity of the Scripture – the whole counsel of God – is important for a...

Psalm 130: The Joy of Forgiveness – Hope and Trust

Psalm 130: The Joy of Forgiveness: Part I Hope and Trust In the context of the Psalms of Ascent, Psalm 130 stands out because it focuses on the joy of forgiveness and hope and trust in the Lord. The Israelites had been far from home. Now in God’s providence,...

Psalms of Ascent: Psalms 120-134: A Time for Rejoicing

Psalms 120-134: Psalms of Ascent: Part I A Time for Rejoicing Book V of the Psalter (Psalms107-150) presents the climactic praises of God and the future consummation of His kingdom. The Psalms of Ascent: Psalms 120-134 was a time of rejoicing remembering that...

Psalm 77: Distress and Deliverance

Psalm 77:1-9: A Proper Perspective on Distress and Deliverance: Part I The Reality of Sin and Judgment One theme of Psalm 77 is distress and deliverance as part of God’s providence and a proper perspective of God and His ways. Psalm 77 has been placed in the...