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.
A message from the series “Psalms 2007.” Psalm 106 is a continuation of Psalm 105 recounting the history of the nation of Israel. Here we get vivid details of the consequences of a nation not walking with God. Psalm 107 is a record of God’s provision for the redeemed and his faithfulness to answer their cry in times of trouble. Psalm 108 speaks of our victory that God brings to his saints resulting in steadfast praise to Him. Psalm 109 is a cry of David asking for God’s judgments and vengeance upon his enemies. Psalm 110 is a psalm of David and is quoted 3 times in the New Testament.
A message from the series “Psalms 2007.” Psalm 101, a psalm of David, is one of the pledges made of a king to his King and may have been written as David sought to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. It is a fitting psalm for all in power who can make decisions for how their kingdoms (homes, businesses etc.) will be run in the Lord! Psalm 102 is one of the 7 penance psalms, but this one is not a personal confession as much as a confession of national sin. Psalms 103 and 104 are called envelope psalms for they have the same words at the beginning and the end. Psalm 105 is a historical psalm reminding the Hebrew people of their past and God’s dealings with them.
A message from the series “Psalms 2007.” All 5 of these psalms are called coronation or theocratic psalms because all have a prophetic view of the return of Jesus to rule and reign in Jerusalem and all of Israel and the world will see Him as Lord! And as a result there will be joy in the earth, singing and peace, justice and gladness etc.
A message from the series “Psalms 2007.” These five psalms are called orphan psalms because their authorship is unknown. The subjects covered range from God’s comforting presence, to songs of praise and worship, to God’s majesty, and to His absolute sovereign control over all things.
A message from the series “Psalms 2007.” These five psalms cover the subjects of prayer, Jerusalem, the cry of a leper, the David Covenant, and the eternity of God and the mortality of man. The last psalm in this section, Psalm 90, was written by Moses. In the last psalm, Pastor Jack encourages us to use our time wisely.
