Psalms….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Part 2

Part 2 of John Piper’s sermon, “”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind”  2. The Psalms are songs or poems. The second observation is that the Psalms are songs or poems. That’s what the word psalm means. They are meant to be read or sung as poetry or songs. The point of this observation is that poetry … More Psalms….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Part 2

Psalms….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Part 1

As we start our journey into the book of Psalms, let’s let Dr. John Piper share some thoughts from a recent sermon entitled,  “Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind:” 1. The Psalms are instructive about God and man and life. First, the Psalms are meant to be instructive about God and man and life. … More Psalms….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Part 1

A clear call to action

Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter. If you say, “Behold, we did not know this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it, and will he not repay man according to … More A clear call to action

John Piper on Psalm 95

John Piper, at Desiring God: At the heart of this mission is the connection between the supremacy of God and joy. We believe that because God is supremely great—in power and wisdom and justice and goodness and truth and love—because he is supremely great and glorious, therefore to know him and have fellowship with him … More John Piper on Psalm 95