The Foundations in the Psalms
For the past couple months I have been engaged in a series on the foundational principles laid out in the Book of Psalms. I identified… Read More »The Foundations in the Psalms
Psalms
The Foundations Are Not Destroyed
Last week we saw David presents three responses in Psalm 11 to the perception that the foundations of society are crumbling around us: In the… Read More »The Foundations Are Not Destroyed
Responses to Crumbling Foundations
When the foundations of society appear to be crumbling around us, what should the righteous do? Psalm 11 answers that question. But before we look… Read More »Responses to Crumbling Foundations
If the Foundations are Destroyed
The question I have been seeking to answer over the past several weeks is how can we praise the Lord in the midst of a… Read More »If the Foundations are Destroyed
Torah’s Counsel
Psalms 1 and 2 present two conflicting images of the good life that compete throughout world history: an image of a tree that flourishes under… Read More »Torah’s Counsel
God’s Response to Wicked Imagination
When the apostles experienced persecution in Acts 4, they looked to Psalms 2 for comfort. They recognized that the ultimate example of what they were… Read More »God’s Response to Wicked Imagination
Wicked Counsel Enacted in History
Psalms 1 and 2 express two different images of life under God—as a flourishing tree, or as an oppressive bondage. Which image controls you will… Read More »Wicked Counsel Enacted in History
The Counsel of the Wicked
We are in the midst of a short series focused on the psalms, and part of my goal is to help us understand how the… Read More »The Counsel of the Wicked
Torah for the Heart
Living in a wicked world presents challenges for people attempting to walk the way of righteousness. We are constantly bombarded with competing images of the… Read More »Torah for the Heart
Imagination Formed by Scripture’s Music
The way that you live will be controlled ultimately by your image of the good life—what it means to really flourish and prosper, And, in… Read More »Imagination Formed by Scripture’s Music
What Shapes Your Image of the Good Life?
A lot of Christians have the wrong image when they read Psalm 1. They think if they just choose the righteous path, then everything will… Read More »What Shapes Your Image of the Good Life?
Contrasting Images of Blessedness
We are living in what potentially could be very discouraging times for Christians seeking to live lives that glorify the Lord. But as I pointed… Read More »Contrasting Images of Blessedness
Praise in the Midst of Wickedness
The Book of Psalms in Hebrew was originally called Tehillim—“Praises.” That probably doesn’t surprise you; we often associate the psalms with praise. We expect to… Read More »Praise in the Midst of Wickedness
Psalm 130 in the Hands of the Great Composers
I recently walked through Psalm 130 with the congregation I pastor. Psalm 130 My Soul Waits for the Lord A Song of Ascents. [1] Out… Read More »Psalm 130 in the Hands of the Great Composers
Using Song to Shape Hearts of Repentence
Up to this point in our study of Psalm 130, we have talked only about the poetic part of a song, but Psalm 130 wasn’t… Read More »Using Song to Shape Hearts of Repentence
Why We Sing Repentance
Psalm 130, a corporate song of repentance, has shown us the power of art to both tell us what true repentance should be like and… Read More »Why We Sing Repentance
Psalm 130 – A Gospel Song
We have been looking at the message of Psalm 130 and have noticed that it is a penitential psalm and a song of corporate worship.… Read More »Psalm 130 – A Gospel Song
Should We Sing Repentance?
First John 1:9 commands us as Christians to regularly confess our sins to God as part of our progressive sanctification: “If we confess our sins,… Read More »Should We Sing Repentance?
Reformation Hymns
Reformation Sunday is coming up on October 29, and this year is particularly special since we are celebrating the 500 year anniversary of the beginning… Read More »Reformation Hymns
A Resurrection Psalm
Paul commands us to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. We can (and do!) debate the identity of hymns and spiritual songs, but we know… Read More »A Resurrection Psalm