The Holy City (Psalm 48)
Psalm 48 celebrates the glory of God in the city of God. The King has come (Ps 45) and his city is prepared (Ps 46) as the nations of the…
All Rise for the Judge (Psalm 50)
Psalm 50 takes the form of an ancient covenant lawsuit as the prophets often drew upon known societal practices to convey their message in earthy ways. Here, the psalm pictures…
God’s Love Outlasts The Wicked (Psalm 52)
Understand Psalm 52 Psalm 52 recalls one of the most evil men in the Bible: Doeg, the Edomite, who informed King Saul that David, the Lord’s anointed, was taking refuge…
O, Praise the King Exalted! (Psalm 47)
Many psalms in the Bible are written about kings and kingdoms. Yet ultimately, all of them point to Jesus Christ as our Messianic King of kings. The psalms teach us…
You Can’t Take It With You (Psalm 49)
Confidence in the eternal hope of our promise-keeping God will change the way we live today. In Psalm 49, we discover five universal truths to live by. We All Need…
A Mighty Fortress: Refuge for the Restless (Psalm 46)
Psalm 46 is a song of corporate praise for God’s chosen people who claim him as our refuge and our strength. Each stanza depicts a different aspect of the Lord…
When Life’s Not Fair (Psalm 44)
Read Psalm 44 A Maskil of the Sons of Korah. 1 O God, we have heard with our ears, our fathers have told us, what deeds you performed in their…
Desperate for Mercy (Psalm 41)
Read Psalm 41: A Psalm of David. 1 Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the LORD delivers him; 2 the LORD protects him and…
When Life’s Too Short (Psalm 39)
Read Psalm 39: A Psalm of David. 1 I said, "I will guard my ways, that I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle,…
A Plea from the Pit (Psalm 40)
Read Psalm 40: A Psalm of David. 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He drew me up from the pit of…