Sermons and Biblical Studies

EXODUS 3 And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you’ ” (Ex. 3:14). Polls indicate that about 95 percent of Americans believe in a nameless, impersonal god who demands nothing from them. Contrary to this … Continue reading “THE NAME OF GOD”

JOHN 4 Bat the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth (John 4:23a). Yesterday our study of Psalm 63 turned our thoughts to the worship of our great God. We will focus more closely on this subject for the rest of this month. People … Continue reading “PROPER WORSHIP”

PSALM 63 So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, to see Your power and Your glory (Psalm 63:2). “O worship the King, all-glorious above; O gratefully sing, His power and His love; our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days; pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.” This verse of the famous hymn … Continue reading “O WORSHIP THE KING”

PSALM 62 Trust in Him at all times you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us (Psalm 62:8). The greatest defense we have against temptation is to focus on God and not ourselves. The more we become introspective and removed from God’s means of grace, the more vulnerable we … Continue reading “IN GOD WE TRUST”

PSALM 61 You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name. You will prolong the king’s life, his years as many generations (Psalm 61:5b–6). When David approaches God in prayer in Psalm 61, his heart is heavy, and he longs to be rejuvenated by God’s presence. As he prays and contemplates God’s … Continue reading “OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE”

PSALM 60 Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. With God we will gain the victory (Psalm 60:11–12a niv). Calvin describes Psalm 60 as a triumphal song for David’s victories over the Syrians and other allied nations. In the first part of this psalm, David reminds the people of … Continue reading “VICTORY IN THE LORD”

PSALM 59 You shall have all the nations in derision. I will wait for You, O You his Strength (Psalm 59:8b–9a). Besieged in his own house by soldiers with every avenue guarded by Saul’s troops, it seemed impossible that David could escape with his life. Documented in 1 Samuel 19 is David’s harrowing flight from … Continue reading “WAITING FOR JUSTICE”

PSALM 58 Break their teeth in their mouth, O God! Break out the fangs of the young lions, O Lord! (Psalm 58:6). Two main themes find vivid expression in Psalm 58: the believer’s stance against injustice through petition to God and the rejoicing of God’s people at the execution of divine judgments. Once again we … Continue reading “DIVINE JUSTICE”

PSALM 57 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth (Psalm 57:11). David exposes a truth in Psalm 57 that often goes unnoticed. While David knows that the Lord delights in delivering His people, God’s motivation is not merely to benefit His people but primarily to advance His … Continue reading “GOD GLORIFIES HIMSELF”

PSALM 56 Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.… In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me? (Psalm 56:3–4). David resorted to some creative maneuvering to escape from the clutches of Saul to the land of Gath. In an effort to avoid one enemy, … Continue reading “GRIPPED BY FEAR”