Psalms: Experiencing the Truth
The Psalms are written like prayers; in fact that’s what most of them are. They are a window into the experience of people walking with God. The Psalmists are taking their knowledge of the truth and using it in relationship with God. The Psalmists don’t just know the truth, they experience it, and they teach us how to do so also.
Depression ranges from a clinical diagnosis to an unexpected malaise, but all of us living in a fallen world experience it in some way. How can we experience the love of God during it? This Psalm shows us.
Resources:
Psalms 1-72 (Kidner Classic Commentaries), Derek Kidner
Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries), Tremper Longman
The Songs of Jesus: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Psalms, Timothy and Kathy Keller
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In the face of injustice, we are often passive or consumed with rage. But through prayer, we can experience the righteousness of God, empowering us to seek justice from God while loving even our enemies.
Resources:
Psalms 1-72 (Kidner Classic Commentaries), Derek Kidner
Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries), Tremper Longman
The Songs of Jesus: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Psalms, Timothy and Kathy Keller
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We’ve all probably experienced a restoration of peace once adversity is over, but how do you experience peace during adversity? This Psalm shows us how.
Resources:
Psalms 1-72 (Kidner Classic Commentaries), Derek Kidner
Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries), Tremper Longman
The Songs of Jesus: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Psalms, Timothy and Kathy Keller
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Know God as your confidence when enemies surround you by understanding your enemy, by depending on, crying out, thanking, and hoping in your God.
Resources:
A Commentary on the Psalms: 1-41 (Kregel Exegetical Library)
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