CURRENT WEEK - 05/31/23
A Son g of God's Temple and Throne - Psalm 132 (Part 2)
Psalm 132 is a song of God’s temple and throne. This psalm was likely written for one of the feast days. Verses eight through ten appear in 2 Chronicles 6:41-42 as part of Solomon’s prayer when dedicating the Temple.
PREVIOUS WEEKS - 05/03/23 - 05/24/23
A Song of God's Temple and Throne - Psalm 132 (Part 1)
Psalm 132 is a song of God’s temple and throne. This psalm was likely written for one of the feast days. Verses eight through ten appear in 2 Chronicles 6:41-42 as part of Solomon’s prayer when dedicating the Temple.
A Song of Childlike Trust - Psalm 131
Psalm 131 is a song of childlike trust. David the psalmist meditates on his relationship with God.
The Out of the Depths Psalm - Psalm 130
Psalm 130 is the de profundis psalm, which comes from the Latin of the opening phrase in verse one — out of the depths. The psalmist writes from a place of guilt. People deal with guilt in a number of ways. Some deny their guilt, choosing to ignore it. Others rationalize their guilt by making excuses or blaming their circumstances, parents, teachers, governments, or genetics. The proper means of dealing with guilt is to deal with its root — sin. Sin is dealt with by admitting, confessing, and forsaking it.
A Hymn of Sorrow and Confidence - Psalm 129
Psalm 129 is a hymn of sorrow and confidence. The psalmist rehearses the sufferings of Israel in verses one through four and follows with a series of curses against Israel’s enemies in verses five through eight. The idea of cursing one’s enemies is offensive to modern sensitivities. Nevertheless, the P]]osalms are filled with curses or condemnation uttered against one’s enemies. Furthermore, there is no divine censure against these curses. Indeed, God’s Law is based upon a series of blessing and curses. Those who obey are blessed, whereas those who disobey are cursed.
PAST DEVOTIONALS - FROM THE PSALMS
Scroll through the list and click on a track to listen.