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Category: Psalms

Psalms is a collection of prayers, laments, and praises exalting God’s character, works, and covenant faithfulness. Many psalms prophetically anticipate Christ as the ultimate King, Redeemer, and Shepherd. They encourage believers to trust in God, worship Him in every circumstance, and find hope in the promises fulfilled in Christ’s reign.

  • Psalm 54 6 Commentary

    Well, if you’re resolved that God will hear and answer you by dealing out justice to your Ziphites, then the next step is not a far reach for you. If you really believe that God is going to help you and answer your prayer for deliverance and vindication, then the next logical step is what…

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  • Psalm 54 4 Meaning

    So, you and I – as we experience betrayal and slander – we need to desperately seek the Lord to deliver and protect and vindicate us. And we need to state clearly to the Lord why the people who are doing this to us are so troublesome in our hearts. But don’t leave it there.…

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  • Psalm 54 1 Commentary

    Psalm 54 1 Commentary Superscription Now, like many psalms, Psalm 54 starts with a superscription or literally a “writing above” the psalm. And in this psalm the superscription actually gives us some helpful background on the situation in David’s life that called for the writing of this psalm. KJV Psalm 54:1 <{To/For} the {chief Musician/choir…

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  • Psalm 54 Sermon

    Psalm 54 Sermon: I’d like us to turn our attention to the book of Psalms. And in particular, we’re going to be considering Psalm 54. Let’s read this 54th psalm to begin our time together. {Read Psalm 54…} Psalm 54 Sermon 1a Superscription Now, like many psalms, Psalm 54 starts with a superscription or literally…

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  • Psalm 52 Commentary

    Psalm 52 Commentary: Words have consequences. As James, the brother of our Lord, says the tongue is like a fire and can do all sorts of damage. And in the life of the author of Psalm 52, he’s experienced one particular time in which the words of another person caused a lot of damage. So,…

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  • Psalm 51 Commentary

    Psalm 51 Commentary: The Bible tells us that sin is deceitful. And with its deception, it can harden us. But every once in a while – or hopefully sooner than that – God breaks in on our lives and helps us recognize the gravity of our sin. And that’s the attitude of David in Psalm…

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  • Psalm 50 Commentary

    Psalm 50 Commentary: From the beginning of man’s relationship with God – after Adam sinned – sacrifices became commonplace among humans. The taking of an animal’s life in place of your own is a feature of many ancient religions. And it was certainly a feature of the one true religion revealed in Scripture. But almost as…

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