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The writer of Hebrews is quoting from Psalm 95 and placing major emphasis on its typology. To see this psalm's call to worship, the reason for praising God, and the cautions to stay close to God, and yet to miss the relevance for us would be almost tragic. 

The writer of Hebrews is quoting from Psalm 95 and placing major emphasis on its typology. To see this psalm's call to worship, the reason for praising God, and the cautions to stay close to God, and yet to miss the relevance for us would be almost tragic.

Whose throne is firmly established? YHWH's. Who is mightier than all the floods? YHWH. Whose testimonies are secure throughout the ages? YHWH's. Nothing can shake our God off of His Throne!

Whose throne is firmly established? YHWH's. Who is mightier than all the floods? YHWH. Whose testimonies are secure throughout the ages? YHWH's. Nothing can shake our God off of His Throne!

A Psalm about a pandemic? Not only that, but it is also a Psalm that seems, at first glance, to say that those who trust in the Lord won't be touched by the devastating effects. How true is that? There's more than one way to get at an interpretation.

A Psalm about a pandemic? Not only that, but it is also a Psalm that seems, at first glance, to say that those who trust in the Lord won't be touched by the devastating effects. How true is that? There's more than one way to get at an interpretation.

Psalm 88 is the only Psalm without a final sense of redemption or a positive note of any kind. But this is what makes it so real and relatable.

Psalm 88 is the only Psalm without a final sense of redemption or a positive note of any kind. But this is what makes it so real and relatable. 

What in the world is the Divine Counsel? And why is God calling them on the carpet? Get ready for a primer on how the divine board room works in heaven!

What in the world is the Divine Counsel? And why is God calling them on the carpet? Get ready for a primer on how the divine board room works in heaven!

This Wisdom Psalm addresses an age old concern: Why do the wicked prosper while the righteous suffer? The Psalmist is distraught by this perplexing question. But the turning point in the Psalm is an answer for all of us!

This Wisdom Psalm addresses an age old concern: Why do the wicked prosper while the righteous suffer? The Psalmist is distraught by this perplexing question. But the turning point in the Psalm is an answer for all of us!

This is a Psalm asking God to bless the King of Israel and his rule and for it to be one that allows the nation to grow in peace and national harmony. But it is about so much more. The real focus of the Psalm is life in Jesus for His Kingdom.

This is a Psalm asking God to bless the King of Israel and his rule and for it to be one that allows the nation to grow in peace and national harmony. But it is about so much more. The real focus of the Psalm is life in Jesus for His Kingdom.

The Psalmist is undergoing persecution, derision from others who wish to do him harm, accusations of God's having left him, and yet his claim that he has stuck by God even since before birth and his confidence that he will be raised up by God "from the depths of the earth" is unwavering. Now who is this Psalm about again?

The Psalmist is undergoing persecution, derision from others who wish to do him harm, accusations of God's having left him, and yet his claim that he has stuck by God even since before birth and his confidence that he will be raised up by God "from the depths of the earth" is unwavering. Now who is this Psalm about again?

This three-part Psalm has a wonderful refrain glorifying God. But the Psalmist has to go through struggles to experience God's goodness in it's fullness. Sound familiar?

This three-part Psalm has a wonderful refrain glorifying God. But the Psalmist has to go through struggles to experience God's goodness in it's fullness. Sound familiar?

Have you ever felt like you were being oppressed all day long everyday? Did you know God keeps up with all of your feelings and tears? Ultimately, trust in Him is the only way through the most difficult times. The enemy may be against you, but He is surely for you!

Have you ever felt like you were being oppressed all day long everyday? Did you know God keeps up with all of your feelings and tears? Ultimately, trust in Him is the only way through the most difficult times. The enemy may be against you, but He is surely for you!

What's the difference between a philosophical atheist and a practical atheist? David knew, and it cut him to the core. 

What's the difference between a philosophical atheist and a practical atheist? David knew, and it cut him to the core.

Do you remember Doeg from 1 Samuel? David certainly did. He even wrote a Psalm about his experience in the aftermath of Doeg's report to Saul about David's whereabouts which lead to the death of 85 priests and their families. Prepare for an emotional Psalm.

Do you remember Doeg from 1 Samuel? David certainly did. He even wrote a Psalm about his experience in the aftermath of Doeg's report to Saul about David's whereabouts which lead to the death of 85 priests and their families. Prepare for an emotional Psalm.

David speaks in Psalm 51 of a problem that all of us face on a somewhat regular basis. Sin is heavy and it plagues us all. But throwing ourselves on God's mercy is the only remedy for this universal problem.