Hope Sessions

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 55 as it talks about ‘Trusting God against Enemies'This is a Psalm describes a time of rebellion/ power struggle against David. He shares about the pain he feels because its from a former associateAs for me, I will call upon God, And The Lord shall save me..'.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 54 as it talks about ‘Answered Prayer & Deliverance from Enemies'This is a Psalm is written when David, learned of the Ziphites tribe plotting against him on behalf of King Saul. For more context, Read 1 Samuel 23Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is with those who uphold my life..'.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 53 as it talks about ‘The Faithful God delivers HIS PEOPLE'This is a Psalm is focusing mainly on the folly of denying the clearly seen evidence of the existence of God‘The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity; There is none who does good..'.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 51 as it talks about ‘David's Prayer of Repentance'This is a Psalm is written by David, after Nathan the Prophet went to him after he had gone in to Bathsheba (1 SAM 11-12)‘Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.'.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 50 as it talks about ‘God the Righteous Judge'This is a Psalm is a sober reminder that our God is Holy and has a set standard that we should uphold as part of our worship to him.‘Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me'.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 49 as it talks about ‘The Confidence of the Foolish'This is a Psalm where it talks about having a false confidence in Money/ Wealth and how it is only limited in how it can serve you here before you leave this life.‘For the redemption of their souls is costly, And it shall cease forever'.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 48 as it talks about ‘The city of the great king'This is a Psalm where it talks about the Greatness of The Lord and how he guards over his holy city, Jerusalem.‘As we have heard, So we have seen. In the city of the Lord of hosts, In the city of our God; God will establish it FOREVER'.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 47 as it talks about ‘Praising the King of ALL THE EARTH'This is a Psalm where they are celebrating a great victory by a great king as discussed previously in Psalm 46, yet it ultimately points to JESUS.‘For the Lord Most High is awesome; He is a great king over ALL THE EARTH'.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 46 as it talks about ‘Confident in God's Power and Protection'It speaks in confidence of Gods help in trials while strengthening your faith in the truth.‘God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble'.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 45 as it talks about ‘The Anointed King and His Bride'It speaks a Royal Wedding which as believers we know it ultimately points to KING JESUS.‘My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer'.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 44 as it talks about ‘Redemption remembered at present dishonour'It speaks of the nation of Israel during a season of great defeat and calling out to God for rescue.‘Rise up! Come be our help; And ransom us for the sake of your steadfast love'.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 43 as it talks about ‘Talking to God in times of trouble'This Psalm it seems that the writer is experiencing a 'Spiritual Depression' and navigating through it by taking his feelings to God‘Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? HOPE IN GOD'.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 42 as it talks about ‘Honest Prayer from a Discouraged Saint'This Psalm is one where the writer is sensing a great need in their life, maybe a great distance from God‘My tears have been my food day and night; While they continually say to me ‘Where is your God'.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 41 as it talks about ‘The Blessing & Suffering of the Godly'This Psalm is one where David is feeling the weight + attack of his enemies ‘The Lord will strengthen him on his bed of illness; You will sustain him on his sickbed..…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 40 as it talks about ‘Faith persevering in Trials'This Psalm is one where David is reflecting + recalling previous times that God came through for him and use that as confident for his present plea.‘I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 39 as it talks about ‘Asking for Wisdom + Forgiveness'This Psalm is not connected to a specific time in Davids life but it seems that due to talking about ‘How frail he is' that it was written when he was an old man.‘And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You.…

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 38 as it talks about ‘Prayer in times of Chastening'Psalm 38 is known as a confessional psalm, where David is literally pouring out his heart confessing his sins openly to God.‘For in You, O LORD, I hope; You will hear, O Lord my God'.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 37 as it talks about ‘Security of those who TRUST in The Lord'This Psalm is called a Wisdom Psalm, where David who is old now is reflecting on his life and time and time again g the faithfulness of God in his life.‘I have been young and now am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his descendants begin bread'.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 36 as it talks about ‘Man's Wickedness and God's Perfection' This Psalm, David is comparing the wickedness of Man in light of God's faithfulness and loving kindness . ‘For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.'.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 35 as it talks about ‘Prayer for Rescue + Vindication' This Psalm is one where David is pleading with God for both Rescue and Vindication from his enemies. ‘And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord, It shall rejoice in His salvation.'.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 34 as it talks about ‘Praise from the Cave' This Psalm was written it seems during the time where David took refuge in the cave at Adullam. ‘The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit.'.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 33 as it talks about ‘The Creator + Preserver of Creation and History' This Psalm talks in depth about the reasons why God's people should rejoice in God Almighty ‘For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.'.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 32 as it talks about ‘The Joy of Forgiveness' This Psalm talks about a soul that is rejoicing in the wonders of the Grace of God ‘But he who trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 31 as it talks about ‘Psalm of Complaint and Praise' This Psalm talks about a deep and personal trust in God during dark times of difficulty. ‘But as for Me, I trust in You, O Lord.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 30 as it talks about ‘The Blessedness of ANSWERED PRAYER' This Psalm was written during the time of the dedication of the house of David. ‘O LORD, You brought my soul up from the grave; You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 29 as it talks about ‘The Voice of the Lord … In the Storm' This Psalm is one where David uses Poetry to describe the strength of a Storm + Understands it as the voice and power of God ‘The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 28 as it talks about ‘A Prayer for Help, followed by Praise' This Psalm starts of with David once again calling on God to act on his behalf in the midst of present difficulty, then followed by a heart of praise for all that God has done for him ‘My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 28 as it talks about ‘The seeking, waiting life rewarded' In this Psalm, David is in two different places in his thinking; Both Celebration and Contemplation. ‘I would have lost heart, unless I had believed.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 26 as it talks about ‘Standing in an EVEN Place' This Psalm, David expresses both confidence + a declaration of faith even in the midst of enemies. ‘I have also trusted in the Lord; I shall not slip.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm as it talks about ‘A prayer for Protection and Guidance' This Psalm displays the heart of a well taught and well seasoned believer in a season of crisis ‘My eyes are ever toward the Lord, For He shall pluck my feet out of the net.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 24 as it talks about ‘The Great + Sovereign God' In this Psalm, David is reflecting & thinking about the great and sovereign power of God over Creation. ‘For He has founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the waters…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 23 as it talks about ‘The Lord is MY SHEPHERD' This Psalm is easily the worlds most famous Psalm, in it we will discover who the Shepherd is + his loving care the His sheep ‘He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 22 as it talks about ‘The suffering servant of God' Although David is speaking about his own life situation, he is prophetically speaking about Jesus and what he would endured on the Cross. ‘He trusted in the Lord, let Him rescue Him; Let Him deliver Him, since He delights in Him…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 21 as it talks about ‘David rejoices in his Salvation' David seems to be rejoices in the prayer he prayed in Psalm 20 is now answered + realised in his life ‘The King shall have joy in Your strength, O Lord, And in Your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 20 as it talks about ‘Assurance of Gods saving Work' This Psalm seems to be written during a time where David was preparing to go to battle on behalf of Gods people. ‘Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 19 as it talks about ‘The Perfection Revelation of God in Creation & His Word' David is reflecting of the greatness + glory of God that is revealed in His creation and also revealed in His Word ‘The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 18 as it talks about ‘The Sovereign Savior' David is thanking God Almighty in clear and descriptive detail as he reflects on how God has been his constant deliverer throughout his life ‘For You will light my lamp, The Lord my God will enlighten my darkness…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 17 as it talks about ‘Prayer for Protection' David is once again crying out to God in times of crisis. He refused to take his problems into his own hands so he verbally placed them in the hands of God ‘Uphold my steps int your paths, That my footsteps may not slip…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 16 as it talks about ‘The Hope of the Faithful' David reflects on having a secret contentment even in those pressing + crushing moments of life ‘For You will not leave my soul in Sheol (Grave)…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 15 as it talks about ‘Dwelling with The Lord' The New Covenant gives us a different grounds for blessing and relationship with God; The FINISHED work of the Cross.

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 14 as it talks about ‘Wicked Men & A FAITHFUL GOD' It is a Psalm where it talks about the wickedness of Man and how God is with the Righteous in this Generation ‘There they are in great fear; For God is with the generation of the righteous…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 13 as it talks about ‘Enlighten my eyes' It is a Psalm of transition, meaning it starts in a place of discouragement but by the end of it the Psalmist has an encouraged heart. ‘But I have trusted in Your mercy; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 12 as it talks about ‘Words of Man vs Word of God!' It is a Psalm of contrast between; The vicious words of man and the pure + precious word of God ‘The words of the Lord are pure words, Like silver tried in a furnace of earth, Purified seven times…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 1 as it talks about ‘The answer of FAITH to the advise of Fear!' David is comparing or reflecting on the ‘Faith-less Advise' from his friends and how David preaches to himself ‘God hasn't moved .. So I won't either' ‘The Lord is in His holy temple, The Lord's throne is in heaven, His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men.…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 10 as it talks about ‘A Prayer for the Overthrow of Evil!' David is crying out to The Lord about how it seems as though the wicked keep prospering in life & He is asking God to act on his behalf ‘But You have seen, for You observe trouble and grief, To repay it by your Hand, The helpless commits himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 9 as it talks about ‘God Remembers, Man Forgets' David is reflecting on past victories while in the middle of present difficulty !!! ‘The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble. And those who know your name will put their trust in You; For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 8 as it talks about ‘The Glory of the Lord in Creation' God sent the son of man to be the sacrifice for our sins + fulfils Psalm 8 in the way that we can't. Hebrews Chapter 2 mentioned Psalm 8:4-6 which actually talks about JESUS!!! ‘Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants, you have ordained strength, Because of your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and avenger…'

In this episode, I dive into Psalm 7 as it talks about ‘Confidence in God's Deliverance from/ through Trials' Gods strength is evident in Him helping us through a trial but also sometimes delivering us from those trials! ‘My defense is of God, Who saves the upright in heart…'

Hope Sessions is back and will be dropping episodes every TUESDAY & THURSDAY as we begin this ‘Journey Through Psalms' In this episode, I dive into Psalm 6 as it talks about  ‘Faith in times of Distress' Gods chastening hand is not primarily a mark of his displeasure, but rather a mark of ADOPTION!! (Hebrews 12:7) ‘For The Lord has HEARD the voice of my weeping…'

Hope Sessions is back and will be dropping episodes every TUESDAY & THURSDAY as we begin this ‘Journey Through Psalms' In this episode, I dive into Psalm 5 as it talks about a ‘Prayer for Guidance/ Facing Enemies' Reflecting on God's character helps to shift your perspective when facing difficult times. ‘But as for me I will come into Your house in the MULTITUDE OF YOUR MERCY; In fear of You I will worship toward Your holy temple'

Hope Sessions is back and will be dropping episodes every TUESDAY & THURSDAY as we begin this ‘Journey Through Psalms' In this episode, I dive into Psalm 4 as it talks about the ‘Safety of the Faithful!' ‘I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety'