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“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.

On Epiphany Day we remember that Jesus has been revealed to the world as Savior of all. Psalm 8 finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus, whose name is excellent in all the earth. Today, when the unbelieving big shots of this world refuse to give Him glory, the Lord still receives praise from little children and infants.

BibleGateway: Psalm 8 ESV Text: Psalm 8 Psalm 8 (Listen) How Majestic Is Your Name To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith.1 A Psalm of… Read More »On Epiphany Day we remember that Jesus has been revealed to the world as Savior of all. Psalm 8 finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus, whose name is excellent in all the earth. Today, when the unbelieving big shots of this world refuse to give Him glory, the Lord still receives praise from little children and infants.

David knew he deserved his many troubles. Yet, with the confidence in God’s steadfast mercy, he asks the Lord not to rebuke him in anger. Let’s remember that none of us deserves God’s help in anyway. Nevertheless, because of His unfailing love, God will not fail to see us through the coming year and for all our days to come.

BibleGateway: Psalm 6 ESV Text: Psalm 6 Psalm 6 (Listen) O Lord, Deliver My Life To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments; according to The Sheminith.1… Read More »David knew he deserved his many troubles. Yet, with the confidence in God’s steadfast mercy, he asks the Lord not to rebuke him in anger. Let’s remember that none of us deserves God’s help in anyway. Nevertheless, because of His unfailing love, God will not fail to see us through the coming year and for all our days to come.

Many of us have trouble sleeping at night. Some of that lack of sleep may be because of worries and fears racing through our minds. The Psalm encourages us to stop worrying and start praying, promising the Lord will listen to those who believe in Him. Give all your fears to God. Then “lie down in peace, and sleep.”

BibleGateway: Psalm 4 ESV Text: Psalm 4 Psalm 4 (Listen) Answer Me When I Call To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.… Read More »Many of us have trouble sleeping at night. Some of that lack of sleep may be because of worries and fears racing through our minds. The Psalm encourages us to stop worrying and start praying, promising the Lord will listen to those who believe in Him. Give all your fears to God. Then “lie down in peace, and sleep.”

To this very day, the unbelieving enemies of the Lord join hands against His Anointed, Jesus Christ. The Almighty laughs at such attempts to dethrone His Son, warning them to wise up before it’s too late. The year ahead will be filled with many troubles, yet Jesus still sits on His throne ruling all things for His people.

BibleGateway: Psalm 2 ESV Text: Psalm 2 Psalm 2 (Listen) The Reign of the Lord’s Anointed 2:1   Why do the nations rage1    and the peoples plot in… Read More »To this very day, the unbelieving enemies of the Lord join hands against His Anointed, Jesus Christ. The Almighty laughs at such attempts to dethrone His Son, warning them to wise up before it’s too late. The year ahead will be filled with many troubles, yet Jesus still sits on His throne ruling all things for His people.

Success is not about having worldly fame and fortune. It’s about staying in the Word of God, by which we receive God’s promises of forgiveness and salvation, along with perfect guidance for our daily lives. Let’s dedicate ourselves to meditating on God’s Word in the year to come, and throughout our lives.

BibleGateway: Psalm 1 ESV Text: Psalm 1 Psalm 1 (Listen) Book One The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked 1:1   Blessed is the man1    who walks… Read More »Success is not about having worldly fame and fortune. It’s about staying in the Word of God, by which we receive God’s promises of forgiveness and salvation, along with perfect guidance for our daily lives. Let’s dedicate ourselves to meditating on God’s Word in the year to come, and throughout our lives.

This life passes by so swiftly. We “are like grass which grows up in the morning . . .In the evening it is cut down and withers.” Clinging in faith to Christ our Savior we pray: “Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

BibleGateway: Psalm 90 ESV Text: Psalm 90 KJV Text: Psalms 90:1-17 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 90:      1 A Prayer of Moses the man of… Read More »This life passes by so swiftly. We “are like grass which grows up in the morning . . .In the evening it is cut down and withers.” Clinging in faith to Christ our Savior we pray: “Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”