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Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we are in Psalm 4 verse 1.   Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 — J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms — James M. Hamilton Jr. Psalms 1–72 — Derek Kidner Psalms, Volume 1 — James Montgomery Boice The Treasury of David — Charles H. Spurgeon DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms' we come to the end of Psalm 3; Psalm 3:8, Salvation belongs to the LORD; your blessing be on your people! Selah   Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 — J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms — James M. Hamilton Jr. Psalms 1–72 — Derek Kidner Christ in the Psalms — Patrick Henry Reardon Psalms, Volume 1 — James Montgomery Boice T...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms' we return to Psalm 3 vese 7, Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! For you strike all my enemies on the cheek; you break the teeth of the wicked. Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 — J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms — James M. Hamilton Jr. Psalms 1–72 — Derek Kidner Christ in the Psalms — Patrick Henry Reardon Psalms, Volume...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms', we reflect on Psalm 3:5-6, David sleeps because God sustains.   Resources: Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 — J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms — James M. Hamilton Jr. Psalms 1–72 — Derek Kidner Christ in the Psalms — Patrick Henry Reardon Psalms, Volume 1 — James Montgomery Boice The Treasury of David — Charles H. Spur...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms we return to Psalm 3 verses 3 & 4.   Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 — J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms — James M. Hamilton Jr. Psalms 1–72 — Derek Kidner Christ in the Psalms — Patrick Henry Reardon Psalms, Volume 1 — James Montgomery Boice The Treasury of David — Charles H. Spurgeon DISCLAIMER: To prepare these sh...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms we turn to Psalm 3:1-2. David turns to the Lord as his enemies attack.   Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 — J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms — James M. Hamilton Jr. Psalms 1–72 — Derek Kidner Christ in the Psalms — Patrick Henry Reardon Psalms, Volume 1 — James Montgomery Boice The Treasury of David — Charles H. Spurgeon...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we look at the final verse of Psalm 2, verse 12. The psalm that began with rage — ends with refuge. The psalm that opened with kings plotting against Christ — closes with Christ opening His arms to sinners. Resources: Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 —J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms 1–72 —Derek Kidner Christ in the Psa...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we turn to Psalm 2:10-12a. Because God has installed His Son as King, the only wise response is to stop rebelling, serve the Lord with reverent joy, and bow before Christ in faith. Resources: Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 —J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms 1–72 —Derek Kidner Christ in the Psalms —Patrick Henry Reardon...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we look at Psalm 2:8-9, The nations rage against Christ, but the nations still belong to Christ. That is one of the great surprises of Psalm 2. The very peoples who rebel against the Son are promised to the Son as His inheritance. The enemies of Christ are not outside His reach. They are either rebels to be subdued or sinners to be saved. Resources: Psa...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we look at Psalm 2:7 declares that God’s Anointed King is His Son, and the New Testament reveals that this Son is Jesus Christ, crucified, risen, enthroned, and worthy of all faith, worship, and obedience. Resources: Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 —J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms 1–72 —Derek Kidner Christ in the Psal...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we look at Psalm 2:4-6, Men rage, rulers gather, cultures shift, and enemies of Christ speak as if God’s throne were in danger. Psalm 2 shows us the truth. Heaven is not anxious. Heaven laughs. Resources: Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash The Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 — J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms 1–72 — Derek Kidner Christ in the Psalms — P...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we return to Psalm 2, verses 1-3. Resources: Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash The Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 — J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms 1–72 — Derek Kidner Christ in the Psalms — Patrick Henry Reardon DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.”...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms". We begin a 7 part series on Psalm 2, today we learn the nations rage against God’s Anointed, but their rebellion is vain because Christ is the true King, and blessing belongs only to those who take refuge in Him.   Bibliography Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 — J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms 1–72 — Derek Kidner Chri...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms' we close our episodes of Psalm 1 on verse 6, The Lord Knows our Way! Biblography Ash, Christopher. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary. Volume 2: Psalms 1–50. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2024. Hamilton, James M., Jr. Psalms. Vols. 1–2. Edited by T. Desmond Alexander, Brian S. Rosner, and Andreas J. Köstenberger. Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary....

Today in our series, Christ and the Psalms, we look at Psalm 1:5, the coming Judgment, who can stand?   Biblography Ash, Christopher. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary. Volume 2: Psalms 1–50. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2024. Hamilton, James M., Jr. Psalms. Vols. 1–2. Edited by T. Desmond Alexander, Brian S. Rosner, and Andreas J. Köstenberger. Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary. Bellingha...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we turn to verse 4 and look closely at the image of chaff.   Biblography Ash, Christopher. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary. Volume 2: Psalms 1–50. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2024. Hamilton, James M., Jr. Psalms. Vols. 1–2. Edited by T. Desmond Alexander, Brian S. Rosner, and Andreas J. Köstenberger. Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary. Belling...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms (Psalm 1:4), we get the true picture of the wicked.   Biblography Ash, Christopher. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary. Volume 2: Psalms 1–50. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2024. Hamilton, James M., Jr. Psalms. Vols. 1–2. Edited by T. Desmond Alexander, Brian S. Rosner, and Andreas J. Köstenberger. Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary. Bellingham, WA:...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms', we return to Psalm 1 and given the image of the fruitful tree! Biblography Ash, Christopher. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary. Volume 2: Psalms 1–50. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2024. Hamilton, James M., Jr. Psalms. Vols. 1–2. Edited by T. Desmond Alexander, Brian S. Rosner, and Andreas J. Köstenberger. Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary. Bell...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms', we return to Psalm 1 and meditate on 'meditation' (Psalm 1:2)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today, for Passion Week we do a Good Friday Devotional (Philippians 2:8)     DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from  Epidemic Sound 

Today, in recognition of Passion Week, we reflect upon Maundy Thursday (John 13:1, 34-35)

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms we consider Psalm 1 verse 2, delighting in God's Word!   Biblography Ash, Christopher. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary. Volume 2: Psalms 1–50. Hamilton, James M., Jr. Psalms. Vols. 1–2. Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary.  Reardon, Patrick Henry. Christ in the Psalms. Spurgeon, Charles H. The Treasury of David.    DISCLAIMER: To prepare th...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we return to Psalm 1 and focus on the downward pull of wickedness & sin.   Biblography Ash, Christopher. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary. Volume 2: Psalms 1–50. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2024. Hamilton, James M., Jr. Psalms. Vols. 1–2. Edited by T. Desmond Alexander, Brian S. Rosner, and Andreas J. Köstenberger. Evangelical Biblical Theology C...

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we return to Psalm 1 and take a closer look at the blessed man.   Biblography Ash, Christopher. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary. Volume 2: Psalms 1–50. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2024. Hamilton, James M., Jr. Psalms. Vols. 1–2.   Reardon, Patrick Henry. Christ in the Psalms. Chesterton, IN: Ancient Faith Publishing, 2000. Spurgeon, Charles H. The T...

Today we begin a new series, "Christ and the Psalms", and we begin with an intro of sorts looking at the connection between Psalm 1 and Psalm 2.   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from  Epidemic Sound