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David expresses his repentance for the sin of adultery. The psalm, however, holds universal truths of God’s grace for all sinners. Though we are sinful from birth, and daily sin much, God speaks joy to our guilty hearts. For Jesus’ sake He blots out our iniquity. In thankful response we pray for a clean heart and a steadfast spirit.

BibleGateway: Psalm 51 ESV Text: Psalm 51 Psalm 51 (Listen) Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David,… Read More »David expresses his repentance for the sin of adultery. The psalm, however, holds universal truths of God’s grace for all sinners. Though we are sinful from birth, and daily sin much, God speaks joy to our guilty hearts. For Jesus’ sake He blots out our iniquity. In thankful response we pray for a clean heart and a steadfast spirit.

Our Savior God is the King of all the earth. The words “God has gone up with a shout” point ahead to Christ’s triumphant ascension and exhaltation. His Gospel now goes out into all lands. In joyful response we clap our hands! We sing praises to God! We sing praises to our King! We sing to Him a psalm of praise!

BibleGateway: Psalm 47 ESV Text: Psalm 47 Psalm 47 (Listen) God Is King over All the Earth To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons… Read More »Our Savior God is the King of all the earth. The words “God has gone up with a shout” point ahead to Christ’s triumphant ascension and exhaltation. His Gospel now goes out into all lands. In joyful response we clap our hands! We sing praises to God! We sing praises to our King! We sing to Him a psalm of praise!

The city of God – the Holy Christian Church – is planted by the river of God’s precious Word and Sacraments. Built up in God’s grace filled promises, the Church looks confidently to God for refuge and strength. In a chaotic world, the Church knows God is control. He speaks peace to His people, saying: “Be still, and know that I am God.”

BibleGateway: Psalm 46 ESV Text: Psalm 46 Psalm 46 (Listen) God Is Our Fortress To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.1… Read More »The city of God – the Holy Christian Church – is planted by the river of God’s precious Word and Sacraments. Built up in God’s grace filled promises, the Church looks confidently to God for refuge and strength. In a chaotic world, the Church knows God is control. He speaks peace to His people, saying: “Be still, and know that I am God.”

In these psalms there is hope for the depressed. Three times the writer asks: “Why are you cast down, O my soul?” Each time the writer responds: “Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance.” Ask yourself, “Why am I so down?” Then, right away, speak God’s promises to yourself. This will help you in times of excessive sorrow.

BibleGateway: Psalm 42 ESV Text: Psalm 42 Psalm 42 (Listen) Book Two Why Are You Cast Down, O My Soul? To the choirmaster. A Maskil1… Read More »In these psalms there is hope for the depressed. Three times the writer asks: “Why are you cast down, O my soul?” Each time the writer responds: “Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance.” Ask yourself, “Why am I so down?” Then, right away, speak God’s promises to yourself. This will help you in times of excessive sorrow.

The Old Testament (“the scroll”) wrote of Jesus the Messiah. In verses 7 and 8 we prophetically hear of His ardent desire to do the will of His Father. He would do His Father’s will by keeping the law for us, by preaching the goodness and faithfulness of God, and finally by suffering and dying for us.

BibleGateway: Psalm 40 ESV Text: Psalm 40 Psalm 40 (Listen) My Help and My Deliverer To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 40:1   I waited patiently… Read More »The Old Testament (“the scroll”) wrote of Jesus the Messiah. In verses 7 and 8 we prophetically hear of His ardent desire to do the will of His Father. He would do His Father’s will by keeping the law for us, by preaching the goodness and faithfulness of God, and finally by suffering and dying for us.

This Psalm begins with a triple assurance:: Our transgressions are forgiven, our sins are covered, the Lord does not count our sin against us. When burdened with a sense of guilt, don’t hold on to it. Confess it to the Lord right away. He will forgive. How blessed is the sinner who has this confidence in his Savior.

BibleGateway: Psalm 32 ESV Text: Psalm 32 Psalm 32 (Listen) Blessed Are the Forgiven A Maskil1 of David. 32:1   Blessed is the one whose transgression is… Read More »This Psalm begins with a triple assurance:: Our transgressions are forgiven, our sins are covered, the Lord does not count our sin against us. When burdened with a sense of guilt, don’t hold on to it. Confess it to the Lord right away. He will forgive. How blessed is the sinner who has this confidence in his Savior.

“Lift up your heads, O you gates!” The King of Glory, Jesus the Savior, calls to one and all to lift up the gates of their hearts. He is the Lord of hosts, coming in glory through the Gospel, intent on entering our hearts with kingly riches of forgiveness, peace, and salvation.

BibleGateway: Psalm 24 ESV Text: Psalm 24 Psalm 24 (Listen) The King of Glory A Psalm of David. 24:1   The earth is the LORD’s and the… Read More »“Lift up your heads, O you gates!” The King of Glory, Jesus the Savior, calls to one and all to lift up the gates of their hearts. He is the Lord of hosts, coming in glory through the Gospel, intent on entering our hearts with kingly riches of forgiveness, peace, and salvation.

David’s shepherd psalm is the most beloved of all psalms. With the Lord as our shepherd we lack nothing. With Him by our side we need not fear. His goodness and mercy will follow us through time into eternity. Jesus is that shepherd, so good, that He even laid down His life for His sheep!

BibleGateway: Psalm 23 ESV Text: Psalm 23 Psalm 23 (Listen) The Lord Is My Shepherd A Psalm of David. 23:1   The LORD is my shepherd; I… Read More »David’s shepherd psalm is the most beloved of all psalms. With the Lord as our shepherd we lack nothing. With Him by our side we need not fear. His goodness and mercy will follow us through time into eternity. Jesus is that shepherd, so good, that He even laid down His life for His sheep!

Psalm 22 prophecies the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ a thousand years before His birth. The end of the Psalm speaks of how future generations will be told of the suffering and exaltation of our Savior. To this very day people all over the world find joy in the words: “He has done it!” Mission accomplished! Sinners saved!

BibleGateway: Psalm 22 ESV Text: Psalm 22 Psalm 22 (Listen) Why Have You Forsaken Me? To the choirmaster: according to The Doe of the Dawn.… Read More »Psalm 22 prophecies the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ a thousand years before His birth. The end of the Psalm speaks of how future generations will be told of the suffering and exaltation of our Savior. To this very day people all over the world find joy in the words: “He has done it!” Mission accomplished! Sinners saved!

The natural knowledge of God is what we know about God from creation: “The heavens declare the glory of God.” The revealed knowledge of God is what we know about God from the Bible: “The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.” We marvel over God’s creation, but only His Word can make us wise for salvation through faith in Christ.

BibleGateway: Psalm 19 ESV Text: Psalm 19 Psalm 19 (Listen) The Law of the Lord Is Perfect To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 19:1   The… Read More »The natural knowledge of God is what we know about God from creation: “The heavens declare the glory of God.” The revealed knowledge of God is what we know about God from the Bible: “The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.” We marvel over God’s creation, but only His Word can make us wise for salvation through faith in Christ.

This Psalm prophecies Christ’s resurrection from the dead: “My flesh will also rest in hope . . . You will show me the path of life.” Through faith in the Risen Christ, we apply the words of the Psalm to ourselves. One day, with risen and glorified bodies, we will live in God’s presence in fullness of joy!

BibleGateway: Psalm 16 ESV Text: Psalm 16 Psalm 16 (Listen) You Will Not Abandon My Soul A Miktam1 of David. 16:1   Preserve me, O God, for… Read More »This Psalm prophecies Christ’s resurrection from the dead: “My flesh will also rest in hope . . . You will show me the path of life.” Through faith in the Risen Christ, we apply the words of the Psalm to ourselves. One day, with risen and glorified bodies, we will live in God’s presence in fullness of joy!

When the Lord looks down from heaven he doesn’t see anyone who does good, not even one. What this tells us is that every one of us desperately needs a Savior. Only in the Lord does the sinner find a refuge from sin, death, and hell. In His merciful grace we can rejoice, despite our many sins.

BibleGateway: Psalm 14 ESV Text: Psalm 14 Psalm 14 (Listen) The Fool Says, There Is No God To the choirmaster. Of David. 14:1   The fool says… Read More »When the Lord looks down from heaven he doesn’t see anyone who does good, not even one. What this tells us is that every one of us desperately needs a Savior. Only in the Lord does the sinner find a refuge from sin, death, and hell. In His merciful grace we can rejoice, despite our many sins.