The Kingdom We Long For (Psalm 72)
David, the king of Israel, is a man after God’s own heart. And Psalm 72 is David’s prayer for his son—the crown prince, Solomon.[1] In his prayer, David lays out…
Drowning in Shame (Psalm 69)
“I wish he were dead!” “I hope she suffers just like I did!” Such words might shock us, but it reveals the pain of being slandered in secret or stabbed…
A Lifelong Faith (Psalm 71)
Aging can be difficult, but aging is a natural part of life. And there is wisdom in the psalms for those approaching the sunset years.[1] It seems that David wrote…
Ambushed by Wicked Words (Psalm 64)
As followers of Christ, we face countless enemies in this fallen world. Yet the most fearsome are those we cannot see. They plot in secret and sling their slander from…
Sojourning in the Wilderness (Psalm 63)
The biblical theme of wilderness describes the pain and suffering we often experience as sojourners and exiles (e.g., 1 Pet 2:11). At times, God may purposely lead us into the…
Help! (Psalm 70)
One beauty of studying the psalms together is that they teach us how to pray. They walk us through the hard times and direct our hearts to God. In fact,…
The King Reclaims His Throne (Psalm 68)
Psalm 68 describes God as King on his processional march through the wilderness, across the battlefield, then to his heavenly throne. David likely composed this psalm as he restored the…
Sing Praises to God (Psalm 66)
Psalm 66 begins in the gathered congregation of Israel (vv. 1-12). But then, one man arises, perhaps the king himself, to give testimony to God (vv. 13-20).[1] For all the…
Let the Nations Be Glad! (Psalm 67)
Psalm 67 is a “missionary psalm” with a Great Commission focus to reach the nations (Acts 1:8). For God’s purpose in blessing his people, Israel, has always been to multiply…
The God Who Provides (Psalm 65)
Psalm 65 appears to be a harvest hymn for the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. It praises God for his awesome deeds of atonement, creation, and each year’s harvest. Yet how…