Psalm 78 “Teach the Next Generation”
“TEACH THE NEXT GENERATION”
Psalm 78 is a song calling us to teach the next generation how God provides for his people while purging from among them those who do not remain faithful.
Psalm 103 – “Bless The Lord, O My Soul”
“BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL”
Today the psalmist conveys a command to praise God and provides several themes by which we should lift up our voices to God in praise.
Psalm 119 – “Your Word Is A Lamp To My Feet”
“YOUR WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET”
God promises blessing based on obedience to Scripture. We gain obedience by first learning God’s Word and then applying it to our lives. Psalm 119 is a song written to instruct kids using singing.
Psalm 55 “Cast Your Burden on the Lord”
“CAST YOUR BURDEN ON THE LORD”
Today the psalmist invites us to take our pain to God in prayer and sing together corporately (purpose of psalms) so that we encourage one another as a church.
Psalm 51 “A Song Of Confession”
PSALM 51: A SONG OF CONFESSION
After confronting the worst sins of his life David writes this psalm to be sung by all of Israel as confession of sin to God and a plea for forgiveness and pardon.
Psalm 71 “O God, Do Not Forsake Me”
“O GOD, DO NOT FORSAKE ME”
Psalm 71 is a lament, an expression of deep grief or sorrow, that focuses on God’s faithfulness over our current worldly circumstances. It is a call to sing with others through our struggles, lifting our voices collectively up to God.
Psalm 73 “Jealousy of the World”
JEALOUSY OF THE WORLD
As Christians we often struggle comparing ourselves to the successes of the world. Psalm 73 provides us a frank look at our struggle, and how God provides a solution for us.
Psalm 68 “Sing Praises to Our God”
“SING PRAISES TO OUR GOD”
God commands us to worship him in singing, and the psalms teach us how. Psalm 68 calls us to sing, and gives us reasons why we are to worship God.
Ezekiel 20 “A History of Rebellion”
A HISTORY OF REBELLION
The people in the Old Testament often find themselves being more like the nations around them than like God has taught them to be. We struggle today in very similar ways.
Ezekiel 19 “A Lament for the Princes of Israel”
A POEM OF LAMENT
God, through Ezekiel, calls the people to mourn and grieve over their corrupt leadership. Sin, especially in leadership, must be judged and purged. Grief leads to lasting repentance.
