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Lord, your mercy reaches to the heavens. Your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is as high as the mountains of God. Your justice is as deep as the ocean. You save both man and animal, O Lord (Psalm 36:5-6). Amen.Zechariah is a priest burning incense in the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem. Suddenly, the angel Gabriel appears to him. "Whoa! This is different!" Zechariah thinks. People in the Bible are usually terrified when a holy angels appears to a sinful mortal. Gabriel says, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear a son for you, and you are to name him John. … He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. He will turn many of the sons of Israel back to the Lord their God" (Luke 1:13, 15-16).That's a special assignment for a baby! Zechariah and his wife are old and Elizabeth is barren. Zechariah doubts the angel's words. He replies, "How can I be sure of this, because I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years" (Luke 1:18)? Gabriel doesn't like God's promise being doubted, so he answers, "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God and was sent to speak to you to tell you this good news. Now listen, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day when these things happen, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at the proper time" (Luke 1:19-20).Zechariah is made mute during the entirety of Elizabeth's pregnancy.Fast forward nine months. The baby is born. The neighbors and relatives in the hill country of their small Judean town fill their humble home for the baby's circumcision. It's also been eight days. It's time this baby boy is given a proper name. The neighbors want to call him "Zach Jr." Elizabeth tells the crowd, "No. He will be called John" (Luke 1:60). The friends don't believe her because no one else in the family has that name. So, they appeal to Zechariah. He does what he's had to do to communicate for the past nine months. He pulls out his trusty writing tablet. He writes in his old man handwriting, "His name is John" (John 1:63).Immediately Zechariah's mouth is opened, his tongue is loosed, and he begins to speak, praising God (Luke 1:64).Now that he has his voice back, Zechariah immediately breaks into song. He praises God with the canticle we call, "The Benedictus Dominus" which is Latin for "Blessed Lord." Zechariah has been silent for nine months, but now he's got a mouthful to say. He's filled with the Holy Spirit, so he starts praising God."Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited us and prepared redemption for his people" (Luke 1:68). Perhaps you feel lonely – especially this time of the year. You don't have family nearby to celebrate the holidays with. Or there are strained relationships within your family, so even if they were nearby, you wouldn't enjoy getting together. Or you do get along with your loved ones, but death has removed them from you.Zechariah sings that Christ has visited us. The Son of God doesn't leave us alone and floundering. He has entered our lives as Immanuel – God with us.Christ has visited to redeem us. Some of you know what it's like to struggle. You've needed help with groceries and bills. Some of you know what it's like to be in a financial position to help others with a few dollars or some canned goods. Jesus visited us, not to drop a dollar or two or a few cans of creamed corn to help the needy. Jesus dropped his precious blood from the cross to redeem us. He paid the price to purchase us back from the Devil. He sets us free from sin.Notice, Zechariah uses the past tense with both of these verbs – "visited" and "redeemed." Even though the infant Jesus won't be born for a few months, and he won't be on the cross for thirty-three years, it's as good as accomplished. Though it will happen in the future – to God's people – it's already a done deal."He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, just as he said long ago through the mouth of his holy prophets" (Luke 1:69-70). A horn is a scriptural symbol of strength, like a ram's horn. Zechariah says that the Lord has raised up such a horn now "in the house of his servant David." The house of David was the royal line of that old king, the line from which Israel's kings were to come, as prophesied so long ago. That royal line had been dormant for centuries now. It was like a stump (Isaiah 11:1). No Davidic king had actively reigned in Israel for hundreds of years. But the genealogical line was still producing descendants from the house of David – plenty of descendants, just no kings coming up. Zechariah, inspired by the Holy Spirit, says that has now changed."He raised up salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us" (Luke 1:71). Zechariah and the Jews were surrounded by enemies who hated them. In Old Testament times, they were surrounded and attacked by Ammonites, Amalekites, and Philistines. Later they were surrounded and taken captive by Assyrians, Babylonians, and Persians. Currently, they were surrounded and ruled over by the Roman Empire. We Christians are surrounded by enemies who continually attack us and may seem to rule over us. Enemies like atheists and agnostics, doubters and deniers, the Devil and his demons, militant pagans and antagonistic opponents of the cross. They surround you attempting to get you to question and doubt. They cancel you, shout at you, belittle you, and persecute you. They can do their worst. Jesus Christ has done his best. He has rescued you from your enemies. He saves you from your opponents. He has turned them into nothing more than a minor irritation."In order to show mercy to our fathers by remembering his holy covenant, the oath which he swore to Abraham our father" (Luke 1:72-73). It's hard to trust people. They have their own agendas. They get busy. They forget. They fail. They break their promises to you. Not so with our Lord. He made a promise to Abraham that he would have a Son that would be a blessing to all people. That Son who would bless all nations was presently residing within the womb of Mary. God is always faithful to his promises. What he says he'll do, he does.Mercy is not getting the judgment we deserve. God promises you mercy through his Son. He is faithful to his promises. You receive that mercy now. You'll receive that mercy through eternity."To grant deliverance to us from the hand of our enemies, so that we are able to serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all our days" (Luke 1:74-75). If God promises you deliverance from our enemies, you'll receive that deliverance. When your enemies are removed – or at least quieted – then you can serve God in freedom without fear. You can fulfill your vocations as Christian parents and children, citizens and students. You serve the Lord faithfully and everyone notices – especially God.You can serve in holiness and righteousness. Your past bothers you. Your guilt burdens you. Your sin weighs you down. But Jesus has already declared you holy, righteous, and without sin. He made this declaration in the manger, on the cross, and out of the tomb. Since you are released from your sins, you are free to serve God all your days.In the first half of the Benedictus, Zecheriah sings about the big picture of what God is doing – starting with the birth of John but going on to bigger things. Now in the second half of the Benedictus, father Zechariah turns to his infant son and has some words specifically directed to him. He says, "And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, because you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give his people the knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins, because of God's tender mercies, by which the Rising Sun from on high will visit us, to shine on those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace" (Luke 1:76-79).Though John is in the New Testament, he is the last of the Old Testament prophets. John would be God's mouthpiece to usher in the kingdom of God, to give the knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of sins. We learn more about John's ministry during the second and third Sundays in Advent.By inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Zechariah saw the big picture of God's activity in human history, culminating in what God was about to do for his people in Christ. As he sings, Zechariah ties the old covenant together with the new covenant fulfilled in the Christ Child. He recognizes God's deliverance in the past and rejoices in his work of redemption for all eternity. Through Christ's visitation and redemption, we can serve the Lord forever in holiness and righteousness.Last week we studied and sang The Magnificat – the Song of Mary. Tonight, we study and sing The Benedictus – the Song of Zachariah. Next week we study and sing The Gloria in Excelsis – the Song of the Christmas angels. These are the songs of the Christian Church. In these songs, we sing about promises made and promises kept; God's wrath on his enemies and God's mercy to his people; the past, the present, and the future.Listen to Zechariah's song. Stop doubting and believe. Be filled with the Holy Spirit. Loosen your tongue. Deepen your faith. Praise God for sending his Son to visit us in the manger and redeem us on the cross. Join your voice with the saints sitting around you, the saints gathered around Christ's throne, and the voices of those who first sang these ancient canticles – the virgin Mary, the muted Zechariah, and the heavenly host. Amen.How precious is your mercy, O God! So all people find refuge in the shadow of your wings (Psalm 36:7). Amen.View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/the-benedictus-the-song-of-zechariah/

Tim Shorey was in pastoral ministry for over forty years, serving in New Jersey and Pennsylvania until he was diagnosed with cancer over three years ago. He has authored several books, the most recent of which is From a High Mountain: 31 Reflections on the Character and Comfort of God (based on Isaiah 40).  He and Gayline, his wife of 47 years, have six children and 14 grandchildren.

In this episode, Micah welcomes Southland's director, Mike Herbster, to continue walking through Psalm 119. Together they explore the fifth stanza, where the psalmist—now spiritually maturing—pleads, “Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes.” This passage reveals a heart posture of humble dependence upon God's instruction.Mike leads a verse-by-verse discussion, unpacking how the Word of God shapes every part of life: the mind that learns truth, the feet that walk in obedience, the heart that delights in God's way, and the eyes that must be guarded from vanity. With practical insights and biblical illustrations, text shows that true teaching from the Lord moves us from mere information to genuine transformation.The episode closes with a heartfelt prayer through the psalm—a reminder that spiritual growth begins when we ask God to be our Teacher.

Nathan Jeal Sunday 17th August 2025, evening The post Arise O Lord! Psalm 3 appeared first on Welbeck Road Evangelical Church.

Not to Us, O Lord – Psalm 115 | Walking Through the PsalmsShow Summary:In Psalm 115, we are reminded that all glory belongs to the Lord, not to us. This episode explores the deep contrast between the living God and the dead idols of human making. Dave Jenkins walks verse-by-verse through this powerful psalm, calling listeners to trust, humility, and worship rooted in the gospel. Christ is the ultimate fulfillment—through Him we behold God's glory and receive His blessing.

Sermon on Psalm 13 preached on June 29, 2025 by Nathan Lugbill.

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We will all experience hard times in this life. How should we respond during seasons of suffering or sorrow?Psalm 13 provides us with a blueprint for the process of lament, in which we bring our concerns to God in the midst of our desperation.In this sermon we will explore the central elements of biblical lament and why this neglected practice is important as we face trials.This sermon was preached at Legacy Reformed Baptist Church in East Grand Forks, MN. For more information, visit LegacyRBC.org.

"Great is our Lord and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit." Psalm 147:5The knowledge of God is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable. There is no increase or decline in His understanding, for He has never learned and will never forget. His knowledge is not acquired—it is essential to His very Being. He knows all things because He is the all-knowing God.From eternity past to eternity future, God has known perfectly all that was, is, and will be. More than that, He knows all that could be. Every possibility lies open before Him. Every thought in every heart, every word on every tongue, every event in all of time—He has known them all, from everlasting to everlasting. "O LORD, You have searched me and You know me... Before a word is on my tongue You know it completely, O LORD" (Psalm 139:1,4).There is no hiding from Him. The secrets we mask, the sins we rationalize, the motives we veil behind piety—He sees them all. "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account" (Hebrews 4:13). Such truth should strip us of every pretense and crush every proud thought.And yet, for the believer, this is not a cause for terror—but for comfort. Our Lord knows our every sorrow, our every weakness, our every faltering step. He understands us when we do not understand ourselves. While others may misjudge us, He never errs. He is never confused, never deceived, and never surprised. His knowledge is perfect—and so is His care.God's omniscience is not passive; it is intricately bound to His sovereign providence. He does not merely foresee—He foreordains. He governs history not as a bys

Daniel J. Mount and Chad Berry discuss the best songs from Psalm 13.Show NotesFree searchable database of expository songs: https://expositorysongs.com/ Audio version of podcast: https://expositorysongs.buzzsprout.com/ Featured SongsHow Long, O Lord, How Long (Psalm 13) (Sovereign Grace Music / Matthew Carpenter, Lisa Clow, Brittany Born, David Zimmer)https://sovereigngracemusic.org/music/songs/how-long-o-lord-how-long-psalm-13/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdUnNIktxxI How Long, O Lord (Psalm 13) (My Soul Among Lions / Jody Killingsworth, Jake Mentzel)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R00Kl8iwq2E How Long? (Rachel Wilhelm / Jeremy Geddert)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykxwK2iT9PA How Long? (Michael Card / Michael Card)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy7ERI2uRPs Psalm 13 (The Corner Room)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBv21Q_WJp0 How Long, O LORD (Psalm 13) (Abe & Liza Philip / Abe & Liza Philip)https://songsfromscripture.bandcamp.com/track/how-long-o-lord-psalm-13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yci4Ei917QU How Long (Psalm 13) (Kiran Young Wimberly and The McGraths)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCig6M87cy8 Psalm 13:5,6 (Catherine Melodie McCluskey)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFBX8Hmodx4 Song of Lament (Psalm 13) (Alliance Worship)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBDzuGNL7Zg Consider (Jamie Soles)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgr89kZOA0EPsalm 13: How Long? (The Psalms Project)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INXhqpHVFB0 Psalm 13 Word for Word (Zac Fitzsimmons Music)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Umj_bhn6ys How Long, O Lord? (13) (Dan Becker)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EcZmuuJYKkHow Long O Lord (Psalm 13) (Pete Crockett)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYqv32AMNSURe-tuning challenge:How Long Wilt Thou Forget Me, Lord (Charles Wesley)https://expositorysongs.com/lyrics/how-long-wilt-thou-forget-me-lord-charles-wesley/ How Long Wilt Thou Conceal Thy Face (Psalm 13) (Isaac Watts)https://hymnary.org/text/how_long_wilt_thou_conceal_thy_face How Long Wilt Thou Forget Me (Author unknown)https://hymnary.org/text/how_long_wilt_thou_forget_me_o_lord_t

Series: He Restores My Soul Speaker: Michael Baines

Often in Scripture there are common threads that point us to one conclusion. If you are listening/watching today's episode and feeling weary be encouraged: God has rest and revival for you. But, if we want to be revived, we have to choose to meet God so He can restore us. Psalm 119 has dozens of reminders that revival from God is available but we have to participate. Jesus will show up, but we need to meet Him there.On today's episode of Fearless we look at Psalm 119 and the story of James to find out how God wants us to seek a reviving each and every day. If you are looking for a special way to gain rest and renewal we would encourage you to visit The Cove. Believers from across the globe come to The Cove with the goal of spending focused time in God's Word and with the desire to receive renewal and rest in our beautiful mountain setting. Programs at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove are offered year-round and feature leading Bible teachers from around the world. You can find out more here: https://thecove.org/

Main Point: Our temporary troubles are no match for the eternal goodness of God.Outline: The progression from pain to praise:1. Distressful pain (1-2)2. Desperate prayer (3-4)3. Determined praise (5-6)

In this episode, Tyler and Andy discuss Psalm 30. They explore how we should respond to our Heavenly Father's discipline.

Daniel J. Mount and The Worship Review's Colin and Tyler discuss the ten best songs from Psalm 10.Show NotesFree searchable database of expository songs: https://expositorysongs.com/ Audio version of podcast: https://expositorysongs.buzzsprout.com/ Featured SongsRise Up, O Lord (Psalm 10b) (Crown and Covenant)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5_8nkUou4Y Rise Up, O Lord (Psalm 10) (Jody Killingsworth) (My Soul Among Lions)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL47aBPfK4U God, The Uncreated One (King Forevermore) (Aaron Keyes, Pete James)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rswH9CSyWHk Arise - A Prayer for Peace (You Hear, O Lord) (Graham Kendrick)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLYaYn1nd1U Psalm 10 (Jamie Soles, Walter van der Kamp)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFP3mDEpkCI Why Do You Stand so Far Away (Psalm 10a) (Crown and Covenant)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgmtsdbMq7A Why Do You Stand Far Off (Jamie Soles, Douglas Wilson)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyqc0s0sugIOn This Troubled Day (Psalm 10) (The SHIYR Poets)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff7W9vh3XyQPsalm 10 (Justice for the Orphan and the Oppressed) (Jason Silver)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbPibKNrtrkPsalm 10, Arise Now O LORD (Karl Kohlhase)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CurEqKQzRBYThe Worship Reviewhttps://www.theworshipreview.com/https://twitter.com/theworshiprevPax Romanahttps://open.spotify.com/show/2v1yIKNR3jiV94tGi0g5othttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTWt3hFiYW7wt2k-PJeWQXw/videos

In this episode, Tyler and Andy come to Psalm 26, in which David calls for vindication in a time of suffering. Tyler and Andy discuss themes of trust, worship, and justice from the Psalm, and they explore how it points to Jesus.

David Ashman Series: Hallelujah! Psalm 115 St John's Downshire Hill - Sunday 4th August 2024

A message from Psalm 13.

"How Long, O Lord" - Psalm 13:1-6 - Pastor Heiden Ratner

How Long, O Lord? (Psalm 13).

“How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?” Psalm 13:1

On this edition of One Single Story, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Wendy Korbusieski discuss the following questions: Does the idea that God's forgiveness provides a person with such a "clean slate" that he or she can claim perfection-like innocence make you uncomfortable? Why? Do you think our modern day idea of forgiveness is too shallow? If we teach God forgives yet we hold certain sinners who have repented at arms length, does that indicate that we have a skewed perspective of how radically God forgives sins? The reading for the day is Psalm 26:1-6.

In Psalm 13, Tyler and Andy explore issues of the struggle of patience, asking God hard questions, and seeking to trust the Lord when it is difficult.

Tyler and Andy talk about another powerful psalm that helps remind us of the importance of gratitude, Justice, and trust in the Lord.

Tyler and Andy discuss Psalm 8, one of their favorites. They dive into the passage and bring up topics of God's majesty, his wisdom in creation, and his special role for humanity and how this all points to Jesus.

This episode we finish up the psalm which was split into two parts in the medieval period, Psalm 9 and 10. Noah discusses the problems inherent in pride and how to think through that as one of the primary reasons why the the wicked oppress the poor. He also gives a defense for folk music and why he picked the song he did for this episode. Source for Music: Rise Up, O Lord (Psalm 10) By My Soul Among Lions Published by Clearnote Records Youtube video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfzT6_Ff-zs Posted by Joseph Spurgeon

Series: Daily Bible ReadingService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: Ryan Boyer

Tyler and Andy continue in the psalms in Psalm 6 and explore ideas of the effects of sin, including the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual impact.

Tyler and Andy dive into another psalm and discuss the themes of prayer, trust, rest, peace, and being satisfied in the Lord alone.

From the depths of struggle, the Psalmist cries out to the Lord.  He longs for salvation, endures persecution, and he lives in God's steadfast love.  Though maybe a bit surprising, a great text for Palm Sunday!

Exposition of Psalm 13

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#118) "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriPraise SongsWelcoming New MembersReciting The Apostles' CreedChoral Anthem - "Unto God" by Joel RaneySermon - "I Cry to You, O Lord" (Psalm 142) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#107) "Amazing Grace" (verses 1 & 2)Recognition of StaffOffertory - "We Are an Offering" by Dwight LilesDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#363) "To God Be the Glory"BenedictionPostludeA Mighty Fortress Is Our GodA mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe - His craft and power are great, And, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not His equal.Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing, Were not the right man on our side, The man of God's own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He - Lord Sabaoth His name, From age to age the same, And He must win the battle. And though this world with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, We tremble not for him - His rage we can endure, For lo, his doom is sure: One little word shall fell him. That word above all earthly powers, No thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours Through Him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also - The body they may kill; God's truth abideth still: His kingdom is forever. Amen.Amazing GraceAmazing grace! How sweet the sound—That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found, Was blind but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appearThe hour I first believed! To God Be the GloryTo God be the gloryâgreat things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the lifegate that all may go in. CHORUS:Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, And give Him the gloryâgreat things He hath done. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [CHORUS]Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [CHORUS] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Years ago in my study Bible, I wrote over the top of Psalm 86, “This is a Psalm I need to memorize”. From the inscription we learn that this is a Prayer of David. In the midst of a group of four Psalms attributed to the Sons of Korah you find this one Psalm by David, the only Davidic psalm in the entire third book of Psalms. When David wrote it, he was facing some formidable enemies whom we cannot identify (v. 14), at a time when he was "poor and needy" (v. 1) and calling for God's help.   The remarkable thing about Psalm 86 is that it is a mosaic of quotations from other parts of the Old Testament, especially Psalms 25-28, 40 and 54-57, and Exodus 34. Since David wrote these psalms, he had every right to quote from them and adapt them to his present needs. At a time of danger, when he felt inadequate to face the battle, David found three encouragements in the Lord, and so may we today.   First, in verses 1-7, David acknowledges that God's Covenant is secure. Psalm 86 has many connections with the Davidic covenant that Nathan the prophet shared with David in 2 Samuel 7.  We get the impression that David had the covenant text before him and selected verses from his Psalm to parallel what the Lord had said to him, and he had said to the Lord. In 2 Samuel 7, David is called "servant" (7:5, 8, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29; 86:2, 4, 16), and both texts refer to the great things God had done (2 Sam. 7:21; Ps. 86:10). The uniqueness of the Lord is another shared theme (2 Sam. 7:22; Psalm 86:8) as well as Jehovah's supremacy over all the supposed "gods" (2 Sam. 7:23; Ps. 86:8). In both chapters, God's great name is magnified (2 Sam. 7:26; Ps. 86:9, 11, 12). In Psalm 86, David used three basic names for God: Jehovah (vv. 1, 6, 11, 17), Adonai (vv. 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15), and Elohim (vv. 2, 10,12, 14). On the basis of God's covenant promises, David could "argue" with the Lord and plead his case.   In verses 1-7, the word "for" usually signals one of David's persuasive reasons why the Lord should help him. In verse 5, he changes from "for I" to "for you" (vv. 5, 7, 10), climaxing in verse 10 with "For you are great." There are at least fourteen personal requests in this Psalm, which suggests to us that effective praying is specific. David "cried or called to the Lord and the Lord answered” (vv. 3, 5, 7).   As we have already noted, there is no doubt that this psalm parallels numerous other Scriptures. The psalm either quotes from, or is quoted in Psalms 6:10; 9:1; 17:6; 22:27; 25:1,4,6,20; 26:3; 27:11; 28:2; 31:2; 40:3,17; 50:15,23; 54:3; 55:1-2; 56:13; 57:1-2; 72:18; 77:2,13; 83:18; 90:5; 116:6. The same applies to Exodus 15:11 and 34:6. This is a prayer Psalm that is saturated with other Scriptures, and it teaches us the value of bringing to God His own words in prayer. That is why I love praying the Psalms back to God for my own personal needs.   Astonishingly, too, David refers to himself no less than thirty-five times. The occurrences of the personal pronouns in the first person are all supplications. This prayer Psalm alternates between supplication and statements about God. It reveals a soul in prayer and teaches us how to speak to God. It has to do supremely with our own private devotions, to those times when all else is excluded and we are alone with God.   At least 10 times in this Psalm, David pleads “O Lord” or “O God”. This is a Psalm we might need to pray today and often in the days to come!   God bless!

Deliver Me, O Lord | Psalm 120

Prayer Meeting Address

Ben closes out our Summer in the Psalms series in Psalm 13 - a Psalm of Lament. Through this passage, David demonstrates the way to struggle in a healthy way - to lament, to petition and then to praise.

McKenzie Denkins

Restore Our Fortunes, O Lord | Psalm 126

Arise and Awake, O Lord Psalm 7

Midweek - The Book of Psalms - 022 - I Will Extol Thee, O LORD - Psalm 30

Pilgrim Songs #4: Have Mercy Upon Us, O Lord! (Psalm 123)

This sermon was delivered by Travis Montgomery on 6/12/2022 at Liberty Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.lbcliberty.org.

Midweek - The Book of Psalms - 013 - I Love Thee, O Lord - Psalm 18