A column featuring meditations on all 150 Psalms. Began in 2002, concluded in 2019.
May 11, 2007
Psalm 52 Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament Central Thought: The consequences of trusting in God versus trusting in one’s own power are sharply ...
March 11, 2007
Psalm 51 Psalm Category: Penitential Psalm Central Thought: When sin brings us low, our turning to God brings thorough forgiveness and a fresh ...
February 09, 2007
Psalm 50 Psalm Category: Covenant Renewal Central Thought: The great Judge warns His people of the danger of their path and calls them to sincere ...
January 11, 2007
Psalm 49 Psalm Category: Wisdom Psalm Central Thought: Psalm 49 exposes the absurdity of placing one’s trust in money rather than in ...
December 09, 2006
Psalm Category: Song of Zion Central Thought: Our security is found in God and in Him alone. Keyword: Sapon (v. 2). Sapon is translated as ...
November 10, 2006
Psalm Category: Enthronement Psalm Central Thought: Psalm 47 foreshadows the reunification of humanity that was accomplished in the ascension of King ...
October 11, 2006
Psalm Category: Song of Zion Central Thought: Psalm 46 reveals the glory of our sovereign God. He is sovereign over both nature and ...
September 05, 2006
Psalm Category: Royal Psalm Central Thought: Psalm 45 reveals the majesty and meaning of Christ’s royal wedding with His church. *Keyword: *Mashah ...
August 19, 2006
Psalm Category: Psalm of Communal Lament Central Thought: Psalm 44 reminds us that suffering is part of God’s redemptive plan for His ...
July 07, 2006
Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament Central Thought: Psalms 42–43 describe the psalmist’s journey from desire to despair and, ultimately, to ...
June 19, 2006
Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament Central Thought: Psalm 41 reveals the passion of the king, the plea of the king, and the promises to the king. Key ...
May 15, 2006
Psalm Category: Psalm of Deliverance Central Thought: Psalm 40 tells the tale of three kings—one who failed to obey, one who desired to obey, and ...
March 12, 2006
Psalm Category: Lament Central Thought: In Psalm 39, David moves from the pain of silence, to the power of speech, to a prayer for divine ...
February 15, 2006
Psalm Category: Penitential (lament) Psalm Central Thought: The psalmist has sinned and God responds by disciplining him in love. In this psalm, the ...
January 11, 2006
Psalm Category: Wisdom Psalm Central Thought: In Psalm 37, the psalmist explores how one inherits the land, a symbol of temporal and eternal ...
December 14, 2005
Psalm Category: Hymn of Praise Central Thought: In Psalm 36, David examines this topic by exploring the result, reach, and reversal of the Fall. Key ...
November 10, 2005
Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament Central Thought: Psalm 35 is a prayer for justice in which David seeks the demise of his enemies. Helpful Resources: ...
October 10, 2005
Psalm Category: Song of Thanksgiving Central Thought: Psalm 34 defines the essence and effects of biblical worship. Key Word: Taam (v. 8). Taam is ...
September 11, 2005
Psalm Category: Hymn of Praise Central Thought: Psalm 33 provides us with a utopian vision. It reminds us that we too should believe in, anticipate, ...
August 11, 2005
Psalm Category: Song of Thanksgiving Central Thought: Psalm 32 reminds us that one of the glorious truths of the gospel is that we are wholly and ...
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Three things stand out about this year’s RPCNA Synod, and they are all the same thing. Synod has a few purposes, but a basic one is serving as ...
Location: San Diego, Calif. Presbytery: Pacific Coast Organization: Mar. 30, 1954 Membership: 37 communicant; 18 baptized Pastor: Vacant Website: ...