In Psalm 6:4 David cries out to God to save him. Why? Save him for whose sake? Look closely at the reason David gives for why God should save him. a. Is it because of his position, his job, his responsibilities? b. Is it because he is a humble man, a man after God’s … More Psalm 6:4-Save me for whose sake?!
In Psalm 3:3 David says of God, “But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.” Dr. Sam Storms, of Enjoying God Ministries comments: When people are shy or ashamed or unsure of themselves or insecure, they rarely look up or make eye-contact with you. David was probably having … More The Lifter of My Head (Psalm 3)
From C.H. Spurgeon’s Treasury of David: “Thou, O Lord, art a shield for me.” The word in the original signifies more than a shield; it means a buckler round about, a protection which shall surround a man entirely, a shield above, beneath, around, without and within. Oh! what a shield is God for his people! He … More God is our Shield! Spurgeon on Psalm 3
Charles H Spurgeon on Psalm 2, From The Treasury of David: Note the benediction with which the Psalm closes:—“Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.” Have we a share in this blessedness? Do we trust in him? Our faith may be slender as a spider’s thread; but if it be real, we are in our … More Charles H Spurgeon on Psalm 2
The following passage is taken from Lewis’ book,Reflections on the Psalms: “When I first began to draw near to belief in God and even for some time after it had been given to me, I found a stumbling block in the demand so clamorously made by all religious people that we should ‘praise’ God; still … More C.S. Lewis’ Reflections on the Psalms
Part 5 of John Piper’s message from Psalm 1….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” A Fight Won by Delight Here’s the picture of the Christian life: There are streams of water. This is the life of God flowing through the word of God, the Psalms. You are planted there by God’s sovereign grace … More Psalms….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Part 5
More from Pastor John Piper’s sermon, “Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Two Questions on Psalm 1 As we turn now to Psalm 1, we will see confirmation for much of what we just saw. This psalm is worthy of three sermons at least. I will only make two observations that come from two questions. … More Psalms….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Part 4
Part 3 from John Piper’s sermon on Psalm 1….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” 3. The Psalms are inspired by God. Now add one more observation about the Psalms in general: The Psalms are inspired by God. They are not merely the word of man but also the word of God. What that means … More Psalms….”Songs That Shape the Heart and Mind” Part 3
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
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
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