Building a Life of Prayer

Psalm Thirty-Four: Part Two 10.03.2020 3:00 ↓

Psalm 34 was written by King David and recalls the time when he pretended to be insane in order to spare his own life .

Psalm Thirty-Four: Part One 09.03.2020 3:13 ↓

The background story for Psalm 34 is found in 1 Samuel chapter 21 when King David was fleeing from Saul. 

Psalm Thirty-Three: Part Two 06.03.2020 3:05 ↓

An emphasis of the latter half of Psalm 33 is that God is not impressed by great military might.

Psalm Thirty-Three: Part One 05.03.2020 3:04 ↓

Psalm 33 does not have an identified author and is a psalm of praise to God for His great work in creation. 

Psalm Thirty-Two 04.03.2020 3:08 ↓

Psalm 32 speaks to the need for confessing our sins to the Lord.

Psalm Thirty-One: Part Two 03.03.2020 3:07 ↓

Psalm 31 records some important things that King David learned about the Lord in the midst of a serious trial.

Psalm Thirty-One: Part One 02.03.2020 3:07 ↓

Psalm 31 contains a Hebrew bedtime prayer that Jesus quotes while he is on the cross.

Psalm Thirty 28.02.2020 3:10 ↓

Psalm 30 is a song that was used at the dedication of the temple in Jerusalem.

Psalm Twenty-Nine 27.02.2020 2:59 ↓

Psalm 29 celebrates the greatness of the voice of the Lord and reminds us of His sovereignty.

Psalm Twenty-Eight 26.02.2020 3:06 ↓

In Psalm 28 King David asks God to hear his request for mercy.

Psalm Twenty-Seven: Part Two 25.02.2020 3:04 ↓

The second part of Psalm 27 indicates that adversity often presents an environment for spiritual growth.

Psalm Twenty-Seven: Part One 24.02.2020 3:15 ↓

Psalm 27 was written by King David. It is a psalm of confidence in God during the worst of troubles.

Psalm Twenty-Six 21.02.2020 3:09 ↓

In Psalm 26 King David seems to be seeking God in order to be vindicated. 

Psalm Twenty-Five: Part Two 20.02.2020 3:06 ↓

Psalm 25 concludes­ with two additional components of relying on God for guidance: reverence and attention.

Psalm Twenty-Five: Part One 19.02.2020 3:06 ↓

Psalm 25 is a psalm of King David that emphasizes the importance of the guidance of God. 

Psalm Twenty-Four 18.02.2020 3:12 ↓

Some commentators believe that Psalm 24 is about King David bringing the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem. 

Psalm Twenty-Three 17.02.2020 3:04 ↓

Psalm 23 is one of the best known and most loved of all psalms. It provides a beautiful image of God’s loving care for His people.

Psalm Twenty-Two: Part Three 14.02.2020 3:04 ↓

The conclusion of Psalm 22 predicts that the Messiah will one day rule over the nations. We can see this fulfilled in Jesus’ life after the resurrection, especially in the “Great Commission” mandate that he gave to his followers. 

Psalm Twenty-Two: Part Two 13.02.2020 3:10 ↓

Psalm 22 accurately describes many details of the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth, yet it was written approximately 1000 years prior to that event.

Psalm Twenty-Two: Part One 12.02.2020 3:09 ↓

Psalm 22 is a Messianic psalm that accurately predicts the suffering of Jesus. Jesus spoke the first words of Psalm 22 when he was on the cross.

Psalm Twenty-One 11.02.2020 3:05 ↓

Psalm 21 seems to pick up where Psalm 20 left off. It celebrates God’s power over His enemies. 

Psalm Twenty 10.02.2020 3:09 ↓

Psalm 20 was intended to be sung as a prayer for the king’s victory in battle. 

Psalm Nineteen: Part Two 07.02.2020 3:03 ↓

At the end of Psalm 19, King David applies the two different types of revelation—general and special—to himself. 

Psalm Nineteen : Part One 06.02.2020 3:10 ↓

Psalm 19 is divided into two parts. The first part expresses general revelation—the revelation of God through creation. The second part focuses on special revelation—the holy Scriptures. 

Psalm Eighteen: Part Two 05.02.2020 3:10 ↓

In the final verses of Psalm 18 King David emphasizes that God alone is Lord. His way is perfect.