Over the past two days we’ve considered Psalm 34: praise for the God who delivers, and testimony about the God who delivers. Today we ask: how, exactly, does God deliver? How does God deliver? I mean, now. Sure, he delivered David from the hands of Achish, Goliath, Saul, the Philistines, the list goes on… But I’m unlikely to fall… Continue reading Psalm 34 – Part Three
Category: Psalms
Psalm 34 – Part Two
Yesterday, we read Psalm 34 and saw how David praised the God who delivers. Specifically: God delivers those who are weak, yet put their trust in him God delivers those who fear him God delivers more than just individuals And we spent some time praising God for how he has delivered us. But it doesn’t… Continue reading Psalm 34 – Part Two
Psalm 34 – Part One
Psalm 34 is all about ‘the God who delivers’. The word ‘deliver’ occurs 4 times: 4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. 7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. 17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD… Continue reading Psalm 34 – Part One
Christian Parenting for Everyone – Part Five (Ps 78:1-8)
In honour of Father’s Day last Sunday, all this week we’ve been looking at Christian parenting. But not just for parents – for everyone. Our text is Psalm 78:1-8, which is the introduction to a very long Psalm that recites the great deeds of God in Israel’s history. But the introduction itself tells us a… Continue reading Christian Parenting for Everyone – Part Five (Ps 78:1-8)
Christian Parenting for Everyone – Part Four (Ps 78:1-8)
In honour of Father’s Day last Sunday, all this week we’re looking at Christian parenting. But not just for parents – for everyone. Our text is Psalm 78:1-8, which is the introduction to a very long Psalm that recites the great deeds of God in Israel’s history. But the introduction itself tells us a lot… Continue reading Christian Parenting for Everyone – Part Four (Ps 78:1-8)
Christian Parenting for Everyone – Part Three (Ps 78:1-8)
In honour of Father’s Day last Sunday, all this week we’re looking at Christian parenting. But not just for parents – for everyone. Our text is Psalm 78:1-8, which is the introduction to a very long Psalm that recites the great deeds of God in Israel’s history. But the introduction itself tells us a lot… Continue reading Christian Parenting for Everyone – Part Three (Ps 78:1-8)
Christian Parenting for Everyone – Part Two (Ps 78:1-8)
In honour of Father’s Day last Sunday, all this week we’re looking at Christian parenting. But not just for parents – for everyone. Our text is Psalm 78:1-8, which is the introduction to a very long Psalm that recites the great deeds of God in Israel’s history. But the introduction itself tells us a lot… Continue reading Christian Parenting for Everyone – Part Two (Ps 78:1-8)
Christian Parenting for Everyone – Part One (Ps 78:1-8)
Yesterday was Father’s Day in Australia. Now to those of you who aren’t fathers, or don’t have children, or don’t get on with your father, or get sick of churches banging on about families to the exclusion of people who are single… don’t tune out! Because this week – yes, in honour of Father’s Day – we’re… Continue reading Christian Parenting for Everyone – Part One (Ps 78:1-8)
Psalm 72 (part three)
Psalm 72 is helping us bridge the thousand-plus year gap between our study in Ruth, and next week when we start the Christmas story in Matthew’s gospel. Today, we’re focusing on three more the ideals of Israel’s king – and how Jesus “fulfils” or “completes” them. Make sure you’ve read Psalm 72 first, if you haven’t already. God’s… Continue reading Psalm 72 (part three)
Psalm 72 (part two)
Yesterday was an overview of Psalm 72, which is helping us bridge the thousand-plus year gap between our study in Ruth, and next week when we start the Christmas story in Matthew’s gospel. Today, we’re focusing on two of the ideals of Israel’s king – and how Jesus “fulfils” or “completes” them. Make sure you’ve read… Continue reading Psalm 72 (part two)