Psalms 89A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. 89:1 I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.2 For I said, “Steadfast love will be built up forever; in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness.”3 You have said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen...
Sermon Tag: Wednesday Evening
Death is Swallowed Up in Victory
1 Corinthians 1515:1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I...
A Psalm of Darkness
This Psalm teaches us: that the human condition is a poor one that we wrestle with human destiny a deep appreciation of what Jesus has done for us Psalms 88A Song. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. 88:1 O LORD, God of...
The Church’s Glory
The Church is glorious: in holiness in security being loved by God in composition in joy and blessing Psalms 87A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. A Song. 87:1 On the holy mount stands the city he founded;2 the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.3 Glorious things of you are spoken, O...
If Not for Grace
We stand by grace We appeal to grace We are sustained by grace So, we should continually ask for grace Psalms 86A Prayer of David. 86:1 Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.2 Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God.3 Be gracious to...
A Psalm for the Discouraged
Looking back on past mercy Prayer for restoration Waiting in faith Steadfast love and faithfulness Psalms 86A Prayer of David. 86:1 Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.2 Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God.3 Be gracious to me, O Lord, for to you...
Doorkeepers in the Lord’s House
A divine discontent A delightful confidence A deep satisfaction Psalms 84To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. 84:1 How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts!2 My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God. 3 Even the sparrow finds...
Faith in Times of Trial
What to do when God is silent Complaints considered God’s past deliverance Psalms 83A Song. A Psalm of Asaph. 83:1 O God, do not keep silence; do not hold your peace or be still, O God!2 For behold, your enemies make an uproar; those who hate you have raised their heads.3 They lay crafty plans against your people; they consult together...
A Courtroom Drama
God takes His seat in judgement The charges are read The verdict is given The sentence is pronounced Psalms 82A Psalm of Asaph. 82:1 God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:2 “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah3 Give justice to the weak...
The Church That Wouldn’t Listen
A call to worship Reasons to listen to God Consequences of turning a deaf ear Psalms 81To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. Of Asaph. 81:1 Sing aloud to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of Jacob!2 Raise a song; sound the tambourine, the sweet lyre with the harp.3 Blow the trumpet at the new moon, at the...