July 26, 2023
Psalm 41
Introduction
Psalm 41, is the close of Book 1 of the Psalms. The Hebrews divide the psalms into 5 books. 1-41, 42-72, 73-89, 90-106, 107-150. All of the Psalms in book one, are believed to be written by David.
The Psalms are filled with emotion. Positive emotion expressed joyfully in praise to the Lord. Frustration, discouragement, sadness are all themes that are clearly given throughout the Psalms.
November 29, 2023
Psalm 42:1-6
Introduction
These Psalms often gives us a lot of insight into the thoughts and emotions of the Psalmist. We find they are men like us. Men who suffer hardship. Face enemies, and even within themselves struggle to remain faithful in hard times.
The reality is we are all cut out of the same cloth, sinful cloth, that has inherent flaws. We must recognize the flaws we have and not let them get the best of us, but continue battling them.
December 06, 2023
Psalm 43:1-5
Introduction
Sometimes we struggle in our christian life. There are times of discouragement, times of great victory, and times of simply plodding along. It is much like a life journey, sometimes we travel through long deep valleys, and sometimes we travel through mountaintops with majestic views. Sometimes there are unexpected turns, sometimes there are long downhill paths, and long climbs. Everyone’s life experiences are going to be different.
December 13, 2023
Psalm 44:1-8
Introduction
This is an excellent Psalm that helps us when we are in tough times. We often find ourself in difficult situations not even a result of our own sin. Much like the life of Job, sometimes trials come our way. The trials of our faith are to strengthen us!
1Pet. 1:6 ¶ Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
January 10, 2024
Psalm 45:1
Introduction
We find that the Psalmist is overflowing with joy, blessings and praise in this Psalm. Do you remember the time you were filled with joy to overflowing? Perhaps when you got married, when a child was born? When you were just with your family, and joyful to have everyone together. Or perhaps that day you trusted in the LORD as your personal Savior! And you were full of joy to know that God loved you.
January 17, 2024
Psalm 46:1-11
Introduction
This is an incredible Psalm we have this evening. I have no doubt it will be a blessing and help to you! There are no doubt prophetic references in the Psalm, I want to get bogged down in tracking and proving those references. I want us to see the application, the help, the encouragement we can get from it.
January 24, 2024
Psalm 47:1-9
Introduction
The theme of this Psalm is clearly that God is the LORD God, Jehovah, King of Kings. There is no higher God than the God we serve. This becomes evident throughout this Psalm.
1Tim. 6:14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
January 31, 2024
Psalm 48:1-14
Introduction
This Psalm is about praising God and thanking God specifically for His protection. This Psalm starts out with a very emphatic statement, “Great is the LORD”. We literally cannot even begin to understand how truly magificent, marvelous, and awesome our God is. And if we could understand it, it is not likely we could express it!
Matt. 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
February 07, 2024
Psalm 49:1-5
Introduction
Verses 1-4 of this Psalm give a flowery introduction to this Psalm.
James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
February 14, 2024
Psalm 50:1-6
Introduction
There is no doubt, this is a Psalm of God’s Judgement. In looking at this Psalm, you can focus all your attention on the judgement of God that is coming, or you can look into it, and find what does God truly expect from us.
Knowing what is expected of us from God, is far better, than just blindly going before a judge! I’m the kind of person that likes to know what is going on.