Reading the Psalms

Psalm 2 — On the Sidelines of the Big Game 02.02.2019 7:10 ↓

We may not be players in the “big game”, but from the sidelines, we can see who’ll win.

Psalm 1 — Be Known 01.02.2019 4:47 ↓

The first psalm reinforces your desire to learn and study. It has simple and beautiful imagery. It has an encouraging and important message.

Psalm 150 — Heart’s Praise for Good Living 31.01.2019 5:33 ↓

Praising God is more than reciting lines. The psalm is calls us to step forward with heart, breath, mind and body.

Psalm 149 — Defiant Praise 30.01.2019 6:36 ↓

The praise that comes from an assembly of God’s people is a powerful thing. Make sure you are a part of it.

Bonus Episode: Oh Jesus, Open Wide My Eyes 29.01.2019 2:20 ↓

A reading of a hymn beloved by my grandfather.

Psalm 148 — Praise for Floods 29.01.2019 6:35 ↓

This psalm spells out who praises God, and why. The very things we fear praise God for his purpose behind their being. If you praise God, you will fulfill purpose and being, too.

Psalm 147 — Looking to Praise 26.01.2019 5:45 ↓

It’s important to praise God. If you ever need ideas, this psalm is ready to help.

Psalm 146 — He’ll Preserve Strangers 25.01.2019 4:56 ↓

Don’t cave in, from fear, to be ugly with ugly people. There is someone out there who upholds truth — you can, too.

Psalm 145 — Every day, I’m Praising 24.01.2019 7:02 ↓

This psalm may be the essence of letting our light shine — the purpose of being a savor & grace in the world.

Psalm 144 — He Teaches our Fingers 22.01.2019 7:46 ↓

What a fun little psalm! David is excited about the help he’s received. He’s encouraged for the hope ahead.

Psalm 143 — Your Spirit Enemy 21.01.2019 8:11 ↓

David seems scared of what his Spirit Enemies have done to him. If your enemies are successfully destroying your spirit, what can you do?

Psalm 142 — Alone in a Crowd 20.01.2019 5:07 ↓

This psalm gives voice to our feelings of loneliness & helplessness.

Psalm 141 — Snared in Words 19.01.2019 5:47 ↓

Have you prayed about your lips? Have you set a guard over your words? Are you aware of the traps for your tongue?

Psalm 140 — Evil Machinations 18.01.2019 6:54 ↓

David’s complaint about the wicked makes me careful for my own behavior.

Psalm 139 — He “gets” you 17.01.2019 9:43 ↓

There is person who understands our minds better than our own hearts: is this encouraging or intimidating to you?

Psalm 138 — Gems for Gratitude 16.01.2019 5:58 ↓

This psalm is ready for anyone — it is thankful, it works from trust, and speaks of the world knowing God’s goodness. Take the time to find the gems worth memorizing!

Psalm 137 — Shocking Sorrow 15.01.2019 9:45 ↓

This psalm has some of the greatest sorrow, expressing one of the ugliest sentiments a person can find in the Bible. Maybe a person can use psalms like this to limit their own ugliness.

Psalm 136 — Psalm in Repetition 14.01.2019 8:04 ↓

Psalms of praise can get pretty repetitive. This one pushes that idea as far as it can go!

Psalm 135 — Remember to Thank God 12.01.2019 7:22 ↓

Praise and Thanks on a bigger scale than the previous psalm, this one has a lesson at the end.

Psalm 134 — Psalms aren’t like Clickbait 11.01.2019 2:22 ↓

Psalms aren’t tools to get rich. God isn’t an investment policy. Instead, praise the creator ‘cause he’s the creator.

Psalm 133 — Unity & Aaron’s Beard 10.01.2019 4:08 ↓

The blessing of brotherly love & unity is incredible.

Psalm 132 — Looking Backwards and Forward 09.01.2019 9:24 ↓

This psalm has a lot of exciting ideas to unpack. It looks backward to stories of David. It looks forward to his descendant, Jesus. We get to sing about it!

Psalm 131 — Are You Adulting? 08.01.2019 4:40 ↓

David wants us to let go of proud eyes & anxiety over troubles so that, in growing up, we can be free.

Psalm 130 — Watching for Morning 07.01.2019 5:53 ↓

This psalm considers guilt and our nights of sleeplessness.

Psalm 129 — What’s your curse? 06.01.2019 5:56 ↓

The choir is called in to sing against oppressors and trouble. What will they say against the enemy?