Hope Sessions

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 55 as it talks about ‘Trusting God against Enemies’ This is a Psalm describes a time of rebellion/ power struggle against David. He shares about the pain he feels because its from a former associate As for me, I will call upon God, And The Lord shall save me..’.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 54 as it talks about ‘Answered Prayer & Deliverance from Enemies’ This is a Psalm is written when David, learned of the Ziphites tribe plotting against him on behalf of King Saul. For more context, Read 1 Samuel 23 Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is with those who uphold my life..’.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 53 as it talks about ‘The Faithful God delivers HIS PEOPLE’ This is a Psalm is focusing mainly on the folly of denying the clearly seen evidence of the existence of God ‘The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity; There is none who does good..’.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 51 as it talks about ‘David’s Prayer of Repentance’ This is a Psalm is written by David, after Nathan the Prophet went to him after he had gone in to Bathsheba (1 SAM 11-12) ‘Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.’.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 50 as it talks about ‘God the Righteous Judge’ This is a Psalm is a sober reminder that our God is Holy and has a set standard that we should uphold as part of our worship to him. ‘Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me’.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 49 as it talks about ‘The Confidence of the Foolish’ This is a Psalm where it talks about having a false confidence in Money/ Wealth and how it is only limited in how it can serve you here before you leave this life. ‘For the redemption of their souls is costly, And it shall cease forever’.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 48 as it talks about ‘The city of the great king’ This is a Psalm where it talks about the Greatness of The Lord and how he guards over his holy city, Jerusalem. ‘As we have heard, So we have seen. In the city of the Lord of hosts, In the city of our God; God will establish it FOREVER’.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 47 as it talks about ‘Praising the King of ALL THE EARTH’ This is a Psalm where they are celebrating a great victory by a great king as discussed previously in Psalm 46, yet it ultimately points to JESUS. ‘For the Lord Most High is awesome; He is a great king over ALL THE EARTH’.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 46 as it talks about ‘Confident in God’s Power and Protection’ It speaks in confidence of Gods help in trials while strengthening your faith in the truth. ‘God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble’.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 45 as it talks about ‘The Anointed King and His Bride’ It speaks a Royal Wedding which as believers we know it ultimately points to KING JESUS. ‘My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer’.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 44 as it talks about ‘Redemption remembered at present dishonour’ It speaks of the nation of Israel during a season of great defeat and calling out to God for rescue. ‘Rise up! Come be our help; And ransom us for the sake of your steadfast love’.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 43 as it talks about ‘Talking to God in times of trouble’ This Psalm it seems that the writer is experiencing a ’Spiritual Depression’ and navigating through it by taking his feelings to God ‘Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? HOPE IN GOD’.…’

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 42 as it talks about ‘Honest Prayer from a Discouraged Saint’ This Psalm is one where the writer is sensing a great need in their life, maybe a great distance from God ‘My tears have been my food day and night; While they continually say to me ‘Where is your God’.…’

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 41 as it talks about ‘The Blessing & Suffering of the Godly’ This Psalm is one where David is feeling the weight + attack of his enemies  ‘The Lord will strengthen him on his bed of illness; You will sustain him on his sickbed..…’

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 40 as it talks about ‘Faith persevering in Trials’ This Psalm is one where David is reflecting + recalling previous times that God came through for him and use that as confident for his present plea. ‘I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry.…’

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 39 as it talks about ‘Asking for Wisdom + Forgiveness’ This Psalm is not connected to a specific time in Davids life but it seems that due to talking about ‘How frail he is’ that it was written when he was an old man. ‘And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 38 as it talks about ‘Prayer in times of Chastening’ Psalm 38 is known as a confessional psalm, where David is literally pouring out his heart confessing his sins openly to God. ‘For in You, O LORD, I hope; You will hear, O Lord my God’.…’

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 37 as it talks about ‘Security of those who TRUST in The Lord’ This Psalm is called a Wisdom Psalm, where David who is old now is reflecting on his life and time and time again g the faithfulness of God in his life. ‘I have been young and now am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his descendants begin bread’.…’

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 36 as it talks about ‘Man’s Wickedness and God’s Perfection’ This Psalm, David is comparing the wickedness of Man in light of God’s faithfulness and loving kindness . ‘For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.’.…’

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 35 as it talks about ‘Prayer for Rescue + Vindication’ This Psalm is one where David is pleading with God for both Rescue and Vindication from his enemies. ‘And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord, It shall rejoice in His salvation.’.…’

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 34 as it talks about ‘Praise from the Cave’ This Psalm was written it seems during the time where David took refuge in the cave at Adullam. ‘The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit.’.…’

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 33 as it talks about ‘The Creator + Preserver of Creation and History’ This Psalm talks in depth about the reasons why God’s people should rejoice in God Almighty ‘For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.’.…’

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 32 as it talks about ‘The Joy of Forgiveness’ This Psalm talks about a soul that is rejoicing in the wonders of the Grace of God ‘But he who trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.…’

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 31 as it talks about ‘Psalm of Complaint and Praise’ This Psalm talks about a deep and personal trust in God during dark times of difficulty. ‘But as for Me, I trust in You, O Lord.…’

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 30 as it talks about ‘The Blessedness of ANSWERED PRAYER’ This Psalm was written during the time of the dedication of the house of David. ‘O LORD, You brought my soul up from the grave; You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.…’