Nov 21, 2016 – Psalm 9

Read Psalm 9 Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) is being celebrated this week. This Psalm is very appropriate. Note that in the first verse, the writer says, “I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.” He is remembering the goodness of the Lord, and then lists several of these things. Consider what you […]

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Oct 17, 2016 – Psalm 10

Read Psalm 10 Injustice is everywhere – across the globe, elsewhere in our country, and sometimes right in our home town. It seems like God doesn’t care, or isn’t there. The writer of this psalm seems to have similar thoughts. This psalm is arranged in two sections – vv 1-11, and vv 12-18. The first […]

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Oct 10, 2016 – Psalm 3

Read Psalm 3 It’s not often that I feel like every one is against me. But your life may be different. Sometimes it seems like everything you do is met with opposition, or it seems like everyone is beating you down. David felt that way. This psalm recounts how David felt when his son was […]

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Oct 3, 2016 – Psalm 2

Read Psalm 2 Were you a little confuse when you read this psalm? Who is being talked about? It helps to take a look at Acts 4:25, and we see that Peter indicates the author is David. This psalm describes the celebration when a king is anointed in Israel. Surrounding nations look for opportunities to […]

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Sep 26, 2016 – Psalm 8

Read Psalm 8 This Psalm begins and ends with praises to our God. In between, is a section about man. Let’s look a little closer… Verses 1, 2 and 8 are the bookends of this chapter. What does the author (David) have to say about the Lord? Why is He said to be “majestic”? How […]

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Sep 19, 2016 – Psalm 147

Read Psalm 147 We really don’t know who wrote this psalm, but there are some clues as to when it might have been written. Look at verse 2 and consider when there might be talk about rebuilding Jerusalem and bringing exiles back. About when in the timeline of Israel’s history might this be? Now, the […]

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Sep 12, 2016 – Psalm 73

Read Psalm 73 Take a quick look at who wrote this psalm. It is Asaph. You can learn more about who Asaph was in 1 Chronicles 6:31-39. That might make a difference as you think about this chapter. In 28 short verses, we can see a man who is almost overcome by how he viewed […]

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Sep 5, 2016 – Psalm 1

Today’s reading is Psalm 1 It is a classic comparison and contrast between those who seek to serve the Lord, and those who don’t. What are some of the activities of those who follow the Lord? What are some of the activities of the wicked? How are the righteous described? How are the wicked described? […]

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Aug 29, 2016 – Psalm 34

Read Psalm 34 Fear. Praise. Confidence. These emotions, and others, are contained in Psalm 34. Notice the text at the very beginning of this Psalm. That helps us understand the context. Think through what you’ve read in the Psalm. What is the flow of thought? How does David express himself? What can you learn about […]

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Aug 15, 2016 – Psalm 77

Read Psalm 77 This is a psalm of Asaph, written for Jeduthun the choir director. If you have the time, think about these things… What is the flow of emotions in this psalm? There are several divisions separated by “Interlude” or “Selah”. What is the main idea of each of these sections? How does the […]

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