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A column featuring meditations on all 150 Psalms. Began in 2002, concluded in 2019.

Stress and Surrender

July 11, 2005

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Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament Central Thought: Psalm 31 teaches us that, instead of running from our problems, or devising our own way out of them, ...


Reversals and Rejoicing

June 05, 2005

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Psalm Category: Song of Thanksgiving Central Thought: Psalm 30 reminds us that God brings about amazing reversals, both in our individual lives and ...


Behold the King!

May 15, 2005

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Psalm Category: Hymn of Praise Central Thought: Psalm 29 reveals the glory of our God through the powerful imagery of a theophanic storm. Key Word: ...


Where Wrath and Grace Converge

March 15, 2005

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Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament Central Thought: Psalm 28 contrasts the magnitude of God’s wrath with the abundant richness of His grace. Key ...


From Here to Eternity

February 02, 2005

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Psalm Category: Psalm of Trust Central Thought: Psalm 27 provides us with a realistic view of life in the land of the living (the “here and ...


Longing for Home

January 02, 2005

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Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament Central Thought: Psalm 26 reminds us that it is only through the mercy and redeeming love of God that we make it ...


The Benefits of Life in the Covenant

December 12, 2004

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Psalm Category: Psalm of Lament Central Thought: Psalm 25 reminds us of the glorious benefits that flow from our covenant relationship with God. Key ...


The King of Glory

November 12, 2004

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Psalm Category: Temple Entrance Liturgy Central Thought: Psalm 24 declares that Jesus Christ is the King of glory because of His marvelous works of ...


Safely Home

October 08, 2004

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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 ...