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Safely Home

October 08, 2004

Psalm Category: Song of Trust Central Thought: Psalm 23 reminds us that, while the journey of this life is harrowing, we will make it safely ...


The Forsaken One

September 12, 2004

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Mel Gibson’s movie The Passion of the Christ is among the 10 highest- grossing films of all time. Why has this film been such a success? Part ...


The Return of the King

August 10, 2004

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Psalm Category: Royal Psalm of Thanksgiving Central Thought: Psalm 21 describes the ultimate victory of our Lord Jesus Christ. It ...


God Save the King!

July 02, 2004

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Psalm Category: Royal Psalm Central Thought: Psalm 20 calls us to place our trust in King Jesus, and in Him alone, for our deliverance. Key Word: ...


The Two Witnesses

June 12, 2004

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Psalm Category: Hymn of Praise (vv. 1-6) and Torah Psalm (vv. 7-11) Central Thought: Psalm 19 teaches us that God has revealed Himself to humanity in ...


The Perfect Storm

May 15, 2004

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Psalm Category: Psalm of Thanksgiving Central Thought: Psalm 18 reminds us that God alone wins the victory for His people. It calls us to cry out in ...


The Satisfaction of the Saint

March 14, 2004

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Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament Central Thought: Psalm 17 reminds us that our satisfaction is found in ordering our lives according to God’s ...


Life and Death

February 05, 2004

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Psalm Category*: Song of Trust Central Thought: Psalm 16 reminds us of the centrality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Key Word: Nahala (v. 6). ...


Who Is Good Enough?

January 03, 2004

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Psalm Category: Temple Entrance Psalm Central Thought: Psalm 15 reminds us that Jesus Christ renders His people and their worship acceptable to ...


Man in Full

December 05, 2003

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Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament Central Thought: Psalm 14 reminds us that we are totally depraved. The psalm calls us to seek deliverance from this ...


From Disarray to Doxology

November 02, 2003

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Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament Central Thought: Psalm 13 provides us with a paradigm for Christian lament. It calls us to place our trust in God in ...


The Battle for Truth

October 12, 2003

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Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament Central Thought: Psalm 12 reminds us not to trust in the lies of this world, but instead to trust in God’s Word. It ...


From Crisis to Confidence

September 01, 2003

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Psalm Category: Song of Trust Central Thought: Psalm 11 calls us to place our confidence in God in times of crisis, and it assures us that He will be ...


Desiring a Deliverer

July 15, 2003

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Psalm Category: Lament Central Thought: Psalm 10 is a cry for the fullness of God’s kingdom. The psalmist desires to see the wicked judged and the ...


Praise for the Coming King

May 15, 2003

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Psalm Category: Individual Hymn of Praise Key Word: Refuge (misgab). In verse 9, God is described as a “refuge” and a “stronghold.” Both of ...


The Scope of God’s Glory

April 09, 2003

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Psalm Category: Hymn of Praise Key Word: Man (enosh). There are several words in Hebrew that are translated “man.” The most familiar is adam ...


Jesus: Just and Justifier

March 03, 2003

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Psalm Category: Individual Lament Key Word: Pregnant (Hara). This word means “to conceive,” “be with child,” or simply “pregnant.” What ...


From Anguish to Assurance

February 10, 2003

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Psalm Category: Psalm of Penitence or Individual Lament Key Word: Grave (Sheol). This word is widely used in the Old Testament and has a broad ...


The Privilege of Drawing Near

January 02, 2003

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Psalm Category: Individual Lament Key Word: Mercy (hesed). This is one of the sweetest words of the Old Testament. It may be translated as mercy, ...


Christ, Our Peace

December 01, 2002

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Psalm Category: Individual psalm of trust Key Word: Peace (shalom). The concept of peace in the Old Testament is much broader than what we usually ...