The Search

After the intense lament prayer of Psalm 22, the compilers of the Psalter provide us with a beautiful and stirring trio of songs that are all about trusting God. Let's learn from David why God is worthy of our trust. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jointhesearch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jointhesearch Instagram: https:/...

Jesus spoke these familiar words of lament from the cross: "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Mark 15:34). This sorrowful line comes from the first verse of Psalm 22 and it is one of several lines from that psalm which is used by the gospel writers in their telling of the crucifixion of Jesus. Let's find out what Psalm 22 means and how it corresponds to the death of Christ...

What should the righteous do when God has heard their cries for help and rescued them? They should celebrate with joy, thanksgiving, and praise!  ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jointhesearch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jointhesearch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jointhesearchtoday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joi...

What does creation and Scripture have in common? Psalm 19 explores these two aspect of God's work in the world in a most fascinating way. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jointhesearch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jointhesearch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jointhesearchtoday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jointh...

This trio of psalms share a wonderful theme in common: being in the presence of God. Join me in considering their distinctive message. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jointhesearch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jointhesearch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jointhesearchtoday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jointhesearcht...

Who is the fool of Psalm 14? In this psalm, David describes those who have decided to live life without any regard for God and the outcome of that decision is dire both for them and others. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jointhesearch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jointhesearch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jointhesearch...

Psalm 8 praised the creator God for elevating humanity by granting them glory, honor, and authority over His creation. However, if the world of Psalm 8 is the ideal, the lived experience of humanity is far from it. In Psalms 9-13, David laments and struggles with life outside of Eden. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jointhesearch...

In Psalm 8, David ponders three incredible truths: the world as it was when God created it, the wonder of God's mighty power, and the honor and glory God bestowed upon humanity. It is an amazing psalm. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jointhesearch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jointhesearch Instagram: https://www.instagram....

What is biblical justice and what does it sound like to pray for it? As David suffered unjust attacks, he often called upon the righteous judge to vindicate him and Psalm 7 is a perfect example of that kind of prayer. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jointhesearch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jointhesearch Instagram: https://www...

In this unique lament prayer, David believes he is near death. He asks God both for healing and deliverance on account of God's unfailing love and while most of the prayer displays David's despondency, by the end, his tone and demeanor drastically improve. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jointhesearch TikTok: https://www...

The opening prayers of the Psalter fall under the category of laments, but what exactly is a lament and how is it different from a complaint? Find out in this survey of Psalms 3-5. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jointhesearch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jointhesearch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jointhesearchtoday Fac...

Psalm 2, alongside the first psalm, serves as an introduction to the entire Psalter. Psalm 2 familiarizes readers with one of the key figures of the Hebrew Bible-the anointed king of David's line. Join me in learning more about this king as he is described and discussed in the second psalm. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Joi...

Welcome to the Psalter! The books of Psalms has been instrumental in the thinking and worship of Christians since the days of the apostles. This series is dedicated to the study of this amazing collection of songs, prayers, and poems. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jointhesearch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jointhesearch Insta...

The closing section of 1 Corinthians includes Paul's upcoming travel plans, a message about Timothy and Apollos, warm wishes from some Christians in Asia, closing admonitions to the Corinthians, and a personal note from Paul to this troubled group of believers. Join me as we conclude our study of 1 Corinthians. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https:/...

Charitable giving has been a part of the life of the church since the very beginning. In 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, the apostle Paul was organizing a special collection for needy believers in Judea and in so doing, teaches us about the collection for the saints. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jointhesearch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.c...

What will happen to the living when Christ returns? This is the final question Paul addresses in his masterful presentation on the resurrection of the body. In addition to his comments on the transformation of the living, Paul concludes with notes of victory and admonitions to all believers. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jointhe...

What will the resurrection body be like? That is essentially the question the apostle Paul addressed in this section of 1 Corinthians 15. One truth about the resurrection must be asserted: the body which dies is the body that will come back to life and be transformed. Let's see how Paul describes this wonderful event. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube:...

One of the most mysterious phrases in Paul's letters is the expression: "baptized for the dead" (1 Cor 15:29). While there is considerable uncertainty about the meaning of baptism for the dead, the function this verse serves as part of Paul's broader discourse about the resurrection helps considerably in narrowing down the interpretive options. Let's consider together then...

What did Paul mean when he referred to Jesus as "the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep" (1 Cor 15:20)? Furthermore, what did Paul believe about the reign of Christ and His eventual return? This section, which is at the heart of Paul's resurrection discourse, addresses some of the most important truth claims about Jesus in all of Paul's writings. ----------------------...

How confident can Christians be about the claim that Jesus was raised from the dead? While Paul's discussion in 1 Corinthians was not designed to prove such a claim, he does offer some helpful pieces of evidence which support why he and others were so confident that Christ is risen. Even the Corinthians who were skeptical about resurrection had been convinced of Christ's own resurrection...

Paul begins his important discussion about the resurrection by reminding the Corinthians of what they had come to believe about Jesus. This reminder will act as the launching point for Paul's larger discussion about the future, general resurrection of the bodies of all those who belong to Christ. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.co...

In this final section of Paul's discussion concerning spiritual gifts the apostle emphasizes orderliness. Everything in Christian assemblies must be done for the building up of the body, and having proper decorum and order is just as vital in accomplishing edification as understandability is. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@J...

1 Corinthians 14 lays out two principles which will help in accomplishing the goal of edifying those gathered in Christian assemblies: understandability and orderliness. The first half of the chapter focuses on ensuring that anyone attending the Corinthian gathering can understand what is being said, prayed, and sung. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https...

1 Corinthians 13 records Paul's epic love poem, but what was the apostle's reason for discussing love in this way? Let's learn more about the context of this section and why love is spoken of as the greatest of all. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jointhesearch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jointhesearch Instagram...

Like attending idol feasts in 1 Corinthians 8-10, the proper use of spiritual gifts had become a major stumbling block for the Corinthians. Paul begins his discussion by first reminding the Corinthians of the source of these gifts and then emphasizing why the gifts were given in the first place. ---------------------------- Please follow us on these platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Joi...