David declares that the Lord is his light and salvation. He expresses confidence in the Lord as his enemies surround him. He tells of his desire to dwell in the house of the Lord, to behold his beauty, and to inquire in his temple. He asks God for mercy and deliverance. He seeks God’s face. He trusts in the goodness of the Lord and urges listeners to wait upon the Lord.
David prays that God would vindicate and examine him in light of unfair treatment by wicked people. David talks about how he has walked in truth and hates evildoers. He tells of his love for God’s house, and he asks for redemption and mercy. He concludes with praise to God.
David lifts up his soul to God in prayer, and he asks for deliverance from his enemies, mercy and pardon for his sins, and guidance and direction in the way he should go. He closes with a plea that integrity and uprightness would preserve him and that God would redeem Israel out of all his troubles.
The last of the Shepherd Psalms, Psalm 24 asks, “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord?” David also asks, “Who is this King of Glory?” The background of the Psalm is probably when David took the ark of the Lord up to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6). Christians see in this psalm the Ascension of Christ to heaven.
Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved passages in all of the Bible. David, a shepherd himself, describes the Lord as his shepherd. He outlines how the Lord provides, protects, and cares for his sheep. This psalm also describes the Lord as a host at a dinner. It concludes with the twin blessings of goodness and mercy as David says he will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.
In Psalm 22, we have an amazing prophetic description of Christ’s death on the cross. The latter part of the psalm discusses Christ’s future reign over all the earth.
The Lord is praised for the victory He has given to the king; and how He has answered his prayers and given him his heart’s desires.
The people pray that God would give King David victory in battle, grant his heart’s desires, and make all his plans succeed. We are reminded to put our trust in the name of the Lord our God and not in horses and chariots.
David reflects on the glory of God, first through the creation, and then by the law of the Lord. He concludes with a series of prayers to be pleasing to God.
David praises the Lord for deliverance from his enemies. He calls the Lord his Rock, Fortress, Deliverer, his God, Strength, Shield, Strength of his Salvation, and his High Tower.
David prays for God to deliver him from his enemies, keep him as the apple of the eye, and hide him under the shadow of His wings. David also anticipates when he will see God’s face.
A psalm about the joys of the believer in life and the hope of the believer in death. The last three verses are a messianic prophecy that deal with the resurrection of Christ.
David asks and answers two questions concerning, Who may dwell in God’s sanctuary or holy hill?
David describes the wicked who live as atheists. After describing these people, David expresses his longing for the Messiah who will deliver Israel. The Apostle Paul quoted this Psalm in Romans 3:10-12 as he described the universal depravity of mankind.
David asks, “How long...” will the Lord hide his face and his enemies be exalted over him? He asks God to hear him and lighten his eyes. Then he trusts in God’s mercy, rejoices in his salvation, and sings to the Lord because God deals bountifully with him.
David asks God for help because the godly seem to have disappeared in his society, and the wicked are oppressing the poor and needy. David falls back upon the pure words of the Lord for a sure foundation.
David trusts in the Lord while he is being persecuted by wicked men. As he laments the fact that the foundations are destroyed, he remembers that the Lord is in his holy temple. David also discusses the judgment of the wicked and the righteousness of God.
The Psalmist wrestles with the problem of the prosperity of the wicked and the oppression of the poor. He concludes that the Lord is king forever and will eventually punish the wicked and hear the cries of the fatherless and oppressed.
David praises God for deliverance and protection from his enemies. God is described as the righteous judge over the whole Earth. David describes God as a refuge for the oppressed. David also asks God for mercy. Finally, he asks God to arise and judge the heathen, or the Gentile nations.
David praises God and reflects upon the wonders of the creation. He then turns to the honor which God bestows upon mankind and describes mankind’s dominion over creation. David concludes by again praising God.
David prays to God for deliverance from his enemies; he describes how God is angry with the wicked; and finally David praises God for his righteousness.
David asks God for mercy and healing, and he describes his suffering and sorrow that were the result of his sin. David expresses confidence that the Lord has heard his prayers and will deliver him from his enemies.
David asks God to hear his prayer in the morning. He contrasts the wicked and the righteous, and he says he will go to the Lord’s house to worship in mercy and fear. David asks for guidance and also for destruction of his enemies. David concludes by talking about the joy, protection, and favor with which God blesses believers.
David prays to God for relief and mercy. He admonishes us to be still and trust in the Lord. Finally, he shows us how God gives us joy, peace, and security.
We’ll talk about when King David fled Jerusalem as his son Absalom stole his throne. David looked to God for help and found comfort in his salvation.
In this episode, we’ll discuss the nations’ rebellion against God, God’s response, Christ’s reign, and David’s admonition to the rulers of the earth to submit to the Son of God.
This episode gives a brief overview of the Book of Psalms and also examines Psalm 1 and the lessons it has for us.
