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Praising and Discovering God's Unchanging Nature: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 145   Today we explore the powerful message of David's prayer in Psalm 145, urging us to praise God as the eternal King. This psalm serves as a profound reminder that God's character and nature are beautifully unveiled through his interventions in the lives of his people. Discover the unchanging nature of God and how...

Embracing God as Our Mighty Warrior: Navigating Life's Challenges with Faith and Dependence: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 144   Welcome to another episode of the Hearing Jesus Podcast! Join us as we explore Psalm 144 and the captivating portrayal of God as a mighty warrior who defends His people. Whether you're currently facing a battle or not, we understand that living in a fallen world means...

Raw and Honest Prayers: How King David's Example Can Transform Your Prayer Life: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 143   Psalm 143 portrays King David in a state of emotional distress - feeling low, anxious, and likely struggling to sleep as he turns to God in prayer. He acknowledges his desperation and realizes that his only hope is in God's intervention. Have you experienced a similar situation? I...

From Cave to Courage: How David's Faith Inspires Us to Overcome Adversity: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 142   In today’s episode, we explore Psalm 142 and the powerful message it holds for those facing desperate situations. David's experience of hiding in a cave to escape death may seem extreme, but we all know what it's like to feel overwhelmed by challenging circumstances. Through David's unw...

Honoring God with Our Words: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 141   Hey there, welcome to the Hearing Jesus podcast! In today's episode, we're going to dive into Psalm 141 and explore David's prayer to God about his words. We'll talk about how this prayer can help us yield our hearts and minds to the Lord, especially in difficult situations where our mouths can get the best of us. David's example r...

There is Only One Hero in the Bible : Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 140   Today’s passage looks at the behavior of David, in a situation that is pretty similar to what each of us have gone through. Yet there are some aspects that we should recognize as part of his humanity, and not necessarily something we should emulate. Instead, we should look to Jesus, how He responded, as our model. As we co...

God’s Loving Thoughts of You Outnumber the Grains of Sand: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 139   Friend, we are discussing some powerful truths today. God knows you intimately, and there is nowhere you can go to escape that love. When we allow those truths to sink in, it will change things for us. I pray that as we study today’s Psalm, you recognize how incredibly much you are loved. Thoughts to J...

The Faithfulness of God is Everlasting: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 138   Today is the first of eight psalms written by David. David’s prayer of thankfulness and praise also includes his desire to see the name of Yahweh praised in the surrounding nations. Eventually, the spread of the gospel would reach outside of Israel after Jesus came. As we unpack this psalm, may it encourage you to pray f...

Yearning for God’s Presence: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 137   As we study today the worship leaders of Israel, and the longing they experienced while in captivity, it reminds us of the yearning we sometimes feel as we live in the space of the “already but not yet.” We are already one with Christ, but not yet fully restored, and we won’t be this side of heaven. It is a normal human emotion to...

Feeling Stuck in Your Prayer Life? Using Psalm 136 as a Model to Get Unstuck: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 136   Today we take a look at the redemptive thread woven throughout Israel’s history through the eyes of the psalmist. This passage can be a model for us when we feel stuck in prayer, as we praise God for the way He has worked in our own lives. We can also look forward to the redemptive w...

Praising God for His Goodness and His Greatness: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 135   Praising God has more to do with who He is than what He may be doing in our lives. We know God’s character and nature does not change, so we can also praise Him for who He will be in the future. Today we see that example in Psalm 135. Thoughts to Journal: When was the last time you simply praised God for who He...

Encouraging Our Spiritual Leaders: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 133 and Psalm 134   Today we again combine two shorter Psalms that both talk about the ways we can encourage our spiritual leaders. We also discuss unity and how important that is for the body of Christ. I pray this episode blesses you. Thoughts to Journal: When was the last time you spoke a word of encouragement or appreciation to...

God’s Covenant Promise That Points to Jesus: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 131 and 132   Today we combine two Psalms that reveal some key characteristics about God’s nature. As we study today, I pray these thoughts sink down from your head and into your heart. Thoughts to Journal: Nurturing, compassionate, faithful, present. How does the content in today’s psalm minister to your heart? When we r...

Waiting for Restoration After We Have Fallen Into Sin: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 130   As believers, we all have times in our lives when we have to deal with the consequences and chaos of sin. While we know that God can restore us, the period of waiting for that to happen can be difficult to endure. Today we talk about the peace that can happen while we are working through the restoration pr...

Finding Hope and Joy with Special Guest Raquelle Stevens   For Friends and Family Friday, I invited my friend Raquelle Stevens on to talk about finding hope and joy. In a post-pandemic world, and the hustle culture we find ourselves in, sometimes finding joy in the day-to-day can be difficult. Together we talk through some of the issues that are common for women, and how having a “Sunshine Mindset...

Balancing the Emotions We Feel After Something Hard: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 129   In today’s episode, we take a look at the variety of emotions Israel had after experiencing community trauma. Their humanity is not that different than ours, and I am thankful we have this example in Scripture. I pray that as we look at this Psalm today, it helps you understand that God longs for you to brin...

Is the Prosperity Gospel a Biblical Principle? What the Bible Actually Teaches: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 128   Many of us are familiar with the term “prosperity gospel,” but what does Scripture actually say? Today we unpack a portion of Scripture that is sometimes used to perpetuate some false teaching. I pray this conversation blesses you. Thoughts to Journal: Have you had some inaccurate...

Unless the Lord Builds the House- Recognizing God’s Hand of Blessing in Our Lives: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 127 In today’s hustle culture, it can be easy to lose sight of God’s blessings in our lives and take the credit for those blessings ourselves. Today’s psalm serves as a powerful reminder that any good thing in our life is a gift from God. I pray this episode blesses you. Thoughts to J...

Restoration Is A Process: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 125 and 126   Today we focus on both Psalm 125 and 126 together because they give us a powerful picture of the restorative work that God can do after a difficult season. While we won’t be fully restored until we get to heaven, there can be such joy in knowing that God can work in the places of our lives that the enemy tried to steal. I pray...

What the Life of Moses Teaches Us About Going Through the Transitions in Life with Special Guest Nicki Koziarz   Life is about transitions, it’s part of the human experience. How do we embrace those moments instead of longing for the next stage? Today I invited my friend Nicki Koziarz on the show to talk about those transitions and her new book, Your New Now. Nicki walks us through the life of Mos...

Thanking God When He Fights Our Enemies On Our Behalf: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 124   Sometimes we forget that the world we live in is not neutral, it’s evil. We are powerless to fight the enemy of our lives without God’s help. Today we see Psalm 124 as a model to pray and thank God for the way He intervenes in our lives. I pray this episode encourages you! Thoughts to Journal: React to the...

Humble Surrender to God In the Same Way of Jesus: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 123   Psalm 123 showcases a humble posture before God as the psalmist asks God to intervene and help. In the New Testament, we see Jesus display His humility as He serves people and serves God. Today’s devotional helps us recognize this aspect of humility as we surrender to God, even when we don’t understand. Thought...

Praying Peace for Jerusalem and Our World Leaders: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 122   We know that Jerusalem was the Holy place in the Old Testament where God revealed Himself to His people. However, Jesus talks about the body of Christ, believers, as the New Jerusalem. Because of the Holy Spirit, God’s presence is no longer bound to just one location. It’s important to remember that as we pray...

The God Who Watches Over You Day and Night: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 121   In today’s psalm, we focus in on the way that God protects us as His people every moment of every day. There are things that He protects us from that we aren’t even aware of. As we look at this prayer of confidence from the psalms, I pray that it leaves you encouraged.   Thoughts to Journal: How does it feel to know...

The Confidence We Gain When We Know God is Present: Devotional Bible Study of Psalm 120   Many of us have had moments where we are scared and facing something bigger than ourselves. The benefit of walking with God in those moments is that we gain a confidence in our relationship with Him which will help us get through the next time we are facing similar circumstances. In today’s episode, we see a...