A message from the series “Psalms 2007.” The old saying absence makes the heart grow fonder can certainly apply to Psalm 137, which speaks of the captives in Babylon remembering Jerusalem with a longing to return. Psalm 138 speaks of God’s faithful care in every situation. In the well-known Psalm 139, David praises God for Who He is knowing that He is Omnipotent, Omniscient, and Omnipresent. Psalm 140 is a cry of David to the Lord for deliverance. A great way to learn how to pray.
A message from the series “Psalms 2007.” We complete these 15 songs of ascent beginning with Psalm 131 that is attributed to David. Each of the psalms is a song of worship and praise to the Lord for His keeping power and goodness to Israel, the city of Jerusalem and His servants. Though written over a 300-400 year period, some psalms were written by David, one by Solomon and the rest believed to have been written and or compiled by Hezekiah during the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in about 700 BC, which he applied in faith to that fearful attack.
A message from the series “Psalms 2007.” Psalm 126 and the following continue in the series of the “Songs of Ascent” that were sang by the nation of Israel as they came up to Jerusalem three times a year for the feasts of Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles. Psalm 127 is a great psalm for parents and families. Psalm 128 tells us of the blessings of having the Lord at the center of our lives and families. Psalm 129 reminds us that Israel has always been Satan’s target and as such, God continually has brought deliverance to that nation and particular Jerusalem. Finally in Psalm 130 the psalmist pours out his cry to God and assumes the role of a mediator before God for the people in prayer. The world could use more men like this!
A message from the series “Psalms 2007.” Psalm 120 begins a series of 15 psalms that all have the inscription “A Song of Ascents”. These psalms were sang by the people of Israel as they came up to Jerusalem 3 times a year for the feasts of Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles. The subject matter of these psalms is that of the nation gathering in the land, the keeping power of God to have her there and the joy that Jerusalem is uniquely the city of God where He has chosen to place His name.
A message from the series “Psalms 2007.” We all go through trials and experience afflictions as did the psalmist that wrote this psalm. How he responded by turning to God’s Word for strength and answers would be an encouragement for all of us. Rather than bemoaning his state to others, the writer laid his troubles at God’s feet and experienced the peace that God’s Word brings.
A message from the series “Psalms 2007.” It would seem that this unnamed writer of this psalm went through some suffering and perhaps great persecution and as such his salvation was the Word of God. In this third study through this great psalm, Pastor Jack shows us how God’s Word is both eternal and unchanging. Therefore it is completely reliable. Secondly, those who know and hide God’s Word in their hearts become both scholars and saints. Additionally, God’s Word is like a lamp that brings understanding and lights our pathway through life.
A message from the series “Psalms 2007.” Continuing with Psalm 119, Pastor Jack looks at four word pictures of the child of God. Additionally, the steadfastness that God’s Word brings to those who follow Him especially in afflictions and trials.
A message from the series “Psalms 2007.” Psalm 119 is the longest of the 150 psalms and as such Pastor Jack has divided his study of it into several studies. A unique characteristic of this lengthy psalm is the fact that in all but two of the 175 verses reference God’s Word. Therefore, without question, the major theme of this psalm is the importance of relying on God’s Word. Additionally, this psalm consists of 22 stanzas, each with eight verses and each emphasizing in order a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. These acrostics helped in memorization. In this study, Pastor Jack shows the importance of hiding God’s Word in our hearts.
A message from the series “Psalms 2007.” Psalm 116 is a thanksgiving psalm that reflects the gratitude of redeemed. Psalm 117, a very short psalm enjoining people every where to praise the Lord. Psalm 118, is all about God’s lovingkindness. It also prophetically describes the coming of Jesus and likens Him to a stone that the builders rejected.
A message from the series “Psalms 2007.” Psalms 111 and 112 are twins because of similar structures. They speak of the blessed man and his worship of the Lord. Psalms 113-118 are known as the Hallel psalms because they are sung by the Jews at the annual feasts of Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. Psalm 114 is sung at Passover and is all about God’s power from His past deliverances and miracles. Psalm 115 describes idols and those who create and worship them.
