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Reading the Psalms

Reading the Psalms

By Dan

Poetry comes alive when read aloud! Let’s look at Bible poetry together.
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Psalm 146 — He’ll Preserve Strangers

Reading the PsalmsJan 25, 2019

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Psalm 71 — Remembering God Helps

Psalm 71 — Remembering God Helps

The work of remembering and sharing strengthens our weak hearts.
Mar 27, 202408:57
Psalm 70 — Get help, quick

Psalm 70 — Get help, quick

When facing troubles, this short psalm is a quick helpful prayer.
Mar 25, 202404:25
Psalm 69 —The Cry of those who Suffer for God

Psalm 69 —The Cry of those who Suffer for God

When we follow in the footsteps of our Lord, we will suffer hardships at the hand of the enemy.
Mar 21, 202410:59
Psalm 68 — Our God is a Warrior

Psalm 68 — Our God is a Warrior

God stands in power to vindicate and deliver his people.
Mar 21, 202412:07
Psalm 67 — God’s Covenant is a Blessing

Psalm 67 — God’s Covenant is a Blessing

We praise ahold for his work of connection, nourishment and blessing.
Mar 14, 202404:30
Psalm 66 — God’s covenant Relationship

Psalm 66 — God’s covenant Relationship

This psalm teaches us what it means to be a in God’s covenant relationship.
Mar 11, 202407:02
Psalm 65 — A Prayer of Praise and Thanks

Psalm 65 — A Prayer of Praise and Thanks

Take the time to let God’s world bless you, and in thankfulness, bless the Lord your God.
Mar 06, 202406:53
Psalm 64 — How to Pray for Justice

Psalm 64 — How to Pray for Justice

The justice of God, defeating the enemy is the cry and message of this psalm.
Mar 05, 202406:21
Psalm 63 — Our Prayer of Resolve

Psalm 63 — Our Prayer of Resolve

When our enemies mount the attack, this psalm is our prayer of resolve.
Feb 28, 202406:21
Psalm 62 — The Cry of the Helpless

Psalm 62 — The Cry of the Helpless

When we are helpless, why not repeat the very words given by the reliable one himself?
Feb 27, 202406:09
Psalm 61 — The faith of another helps us grow

Psalm 61 — The faith of another helps us grow

David helps our faith by his faith
Feb 21, 202405:55
Psalm 60 — Trying to Interpret Troubles

Psalm 60 — Trying to Interpret Troubles

Can we understand all of our troubles? Sometimes we just need to ask God for help!
Feb 19, 202406:08
Psalm 59 — How are our enemies described?

Psalm 59 — How are our enemies described?

What is it about our enemies that is so bad? Sure, we feel hurt, but is there something bigger than just my own pain?
Feb 14, 202407:54
Psalm 58 — How to pray when enemies hurt you

Psalm 58 — How to pray when enemies hurt you

Psalms like these can be scary, but are good medicine for those in pain.
Feb 12, 202406:55
Psalm 57 — Heaven’s Help

Psalm 57 — Heaven’s Help

When what we see ahead is scary, let’s not forget to look above.
Feb 07, 202408:07
Psalm 56 — Knowing Joy during Sorrow

Psalm 56 — Knowing Joy during Sorrow

It's hard to look difficulties straight in the face and name them out loud.
Feb 05, 202406:13
Psalm 55 — Betrayal is the Worst

Psalm 55 — Betrayal is the Worst

What hurts more than betrayal by the trusted? How can we cope with this hurt?
Feb 01, 202408:60
Psalm 54 — The Power if Truth

Psalm 54 — The Power if Truth

Truth is one of the few things in which we can depend. Do not exchange it for something else.
Jan 29, 202405:05
Psalm 53 — Is Sin Everywhere?

Psalm 53 — Is Sin Everywhere?

What does God see when he looks down from heaven?
Jan 25, 202404:52
Psalm 52 — Words of the selfish destroy

Psalm 52 — Words of the selfish destroy

Pulling myself up by my bootstraps is more accurately stepping onto the backs of others.
Jan 22, 202406:12
Psalm 51 — Dealing with Sin

Psalm 51 — Dealing with Sin

How did David deal with his sin?
Jan 17, 202407:47
Psalm 50 — What does God want?

Psalm 50 — What does God want?

If God is indeed God, what could I ever offer to him?
Jan 15, 202408:34
Psalm 49 — A Shepherd in Sheol

Psalm 49 — A Shepherd in Sheol

Who will shepherd you after your life? Whom did you follow while alive?
Jan 10, 202407:19
Psalm 48 — The Beauty of Zion

Psalm 48 — The Beauty of Zion

God’s presence is what made her such a special city.
Jan 08, 202406:01
Psalm 47 — Worship God Together

Psalm 47 — Worship God Together

Come, let us gather together to praise God!
Jan 05, 202404:52
Psalm 46 — Present and Helpful

Psalm 46 — Present and Helpful

God shares himself with us.
Jan 03, 202405:19
Psalm 45 — The Greatest Jewish King

Psalm 45 — The Greatest Jewish King

It’s hard for me to read this psalm and not think about Jesus.
Dec 28, 202307:22
Psalm 44 — Looking to God for Faith

Psalm 44 — Looking to God for Faith

Meditating on God’s good works builds faith.
Dec 27, 202309:28
Psalm 43 — Light in the Darkness

Psalm 43 — Light in the Darkness

When we are in darkness, we can hope in God’s light.
Dec 20, 202306:41
Psalm 42 — Do you feel cast down?

Psalm 42 — Do you feel cast down?

It is times of trial that help us reach to God for help.
Dec 18, 202307:14
Psalm 41 — Helping the Poor

Psalm 41 — Helping the Poor

Help the poor, and as the poor yourself, God helps you.
Dec 13, 202306:26
Psalm 40 — Praising a Good God

Psalm 40 — Praising a Good God

Let all those that seek the rejoice and be glad in thee!
Dec 11, 202307:07
Psalm 39 — Pleading for Mercy

Psalm 39 — Pleading for Mercy

Our sin is ours alone, but God gives us words for connection.
Dec 06, 202305:51
Psalm 38 — Let Loneliness Lead you to the Lord

Psalm 38 — Let Loneliness Lead you to the Lord

Sun and sinners will only offer more sorrow; in God is salvation.
Dec 04, 202306:39
Psalm 37 — Trust in God

Psalm 37 — Trust in God

If we trust in God and his ways, our answers become clear.
Nov 29, 202311:27
Psalm 36 — Seeing Light in His Light

Psalm 36 — Seeing Light in His Light

The wicked hide in their selfishness, while God is generous in his light.
Nov 27, 202305:34
Psalm 35 — God’s Good Justice

Psalm 35 — God’s Good Justice

We need God’s justice to help us in our troubles & trials.
Nov 22, 202309:36
Psalm 34 — Grateful for God’s Goodness

Psalm 34 — Grateful for God’s Goodness

The more we grow in our knowledge and understanding of God, the greater our love and faith!
Nov 20, 202306:12
Psalm 33 — Lift hands in praise and awe

Psalm 33 — Lift hands in praise and awe

What a wonderful God. Our faith is secure, indeed.
Nov 16, 202306:22
Psalm 32 — Forgiveness

Psalm 32 — Forgiveness

Acts 2.37-38

Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Nov 14, 202305:40
Psalm 31 — Confiding in a Close Friend

Psalm 31 — Confiding in a Close Friend

God is a very present help in trouble.
Nov 08, 202309:02
Psalm 30 — Protection from the Pit

Psalm 30 — Protection from the Pit

Thank God he looks our way and hears our hearts. Let us ever praise him!
Nov 06, 202306:06
Psalm 29 — The One Who Thunders

Psalm 29 — The One Who Thunders

God has power in every word he speaks.
Nov 02, 202304:35
Psalm 28 — A request to live a full life

Psalm 28 — A request to live a full life

For what two things does David want to live a full life?
Oct 31, 202305:11
Psalm 22 — Re-recording

Psalm 22 — Re-recording

I made a mistake the last time I recorded this psalm; let’s make it right!
Oct 30, 202305:24
Psalm 27 — Connected with God

Psalm 27 — Connected with God

Our connection with God lifts us above troubles and places us on a secure footing.
Oct 25, 202307:33
Psalm 26 — Examined with God’s World

Psalm 26 — Examined with God’s World

We can walk assured and confident, knowing exactly what is God’s will for us.
Oct 23, 202305:34
Psalm 25 — Walking God’s Way

Psalm 25 — Walking God’s Way

A psalm and prayer we always need.
Oct 19, 202306:48
Psalm 24 — How do we approach God?

Psalm 24 — How do we approach God?

Who enters God’s open doors?
Oct 16, 202304:34
Psalm 23 — We need not despair

Psalm 23 — We need not despair

If the Lord is our Shepherd, why do we still struggle with want?
Oct 13, 202304:48