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Psalm 73 confronts one of the most corrosive forces in our spiritual lives: envy. This ancient song reveals how a worship leader named Asaph nearly abandoned his faith, not because of persecution or intellectual doubt, but because of envy toward the wicked and prosperous. The psalm takes us on a journey from bitter comparison to radical contentment. Asaph confesses that while he preached God's goodness, his feet had almost stumbled as he watched ungodly people thrive while he struggled. He describes their apparent freedom from trouble, their pride, and their complete lack of fear of God. The turning point comes with a single word: until. Until he entered the sanctuary of God, his vision remained clouded. But in God's presence, everything shifted. He saw with an eternal perspective that the wicked stand on slippery ground, destined for destruction, while those reconciled to God inherit eternal riches. The sanctuary for us is Jesus Christ Himself, the true meeting place between God and humanity. When we realize that we have Christ, we have everything. This psalm challenges us to examine what we believe will finally make us content. Is it wealth, health, status, or someone else's life? Or is Jesus our rare jewel of contentment? Envy is a hole in the heart that leaks joy, but Christ alone fills that hole completely and eternally.
Sermon: 'God is Good'Readings: Psalm 73 & Matthew 7:13-14Preacher: Mal LawsonRecorded 12th July, 2026
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Have you ever looked at your life, compared it to everyone else's, and wondered, "If God is good, why doesn't it feel like He's good to me?"Psalm 73 gives voice to one of the deepest struggles of faith. Asaph watches the wicked prosper while he suffers, leaving him discouraged, envious, and questioning whether following God is even worth it. But everything changes when he enters God's presence.In this message, we explore:Why comparison quietly erodes our faithThe spiritual danger of constant doomscrollingHow God's presence reshapes our perspectiveWhat mature faith looks like when circumstances don't improveWhy God's presence—not comfortable circumstances—is our greatest goodWhether you're wrestling with unanswered prayers, discouragement, doubt, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the world around you, Psalm 73 reminds us that real hope isn't found in changing our circumstances but in encountering the God who walks with us through them.Scripture: Psalm 73If this message encouraged you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who needs hope today.
We continue our series through the Psalms as one of our Partners Parth unpacks Psalm 73.
Tekst Psalm 73:2 Maar wat mij betreft, mijn voeten waren bijna uitgegleden, mijn schreden waren haast uitgeschoten, 3. want ik was jaloers op de dwazen, toen ik de vrede van de goddelozen zag. Opname van Hervormde Gemeente Wijk (bij Heusden)
Today we continue our reading in the Old Testament book of Psalms in the Amplified Bible translation with Psalm chapter 73 from the Word of God.If you want to support the work of this podcast, please consider becoming a subscriber! For less than $1 USD/month you can assist in making this podcast even better, helping raise funds to purchase a new microphone, sound-proofing materials and so on. Subscribe today: https://anchor.fm/theaudiobible/subscribe or consider sharing a one-time gift at https://buymeacoffee.com/pastorben.If you want to learn differently, beyond the Audio Bible, you can consider checking out my (Pastor Ben) SubStack and reading additional thoughts and commentary there: bmarshall.substack.com.Thanks for listening and being a part of this community!
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalm 73:26
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This sermon explores Psalm 73 to address the crisis of faith arising from the apparent prosperity of the wicked. The preacher explains how Asaph's initial envy and doubt are resolved through entering the sanctuary of God, which provides a fresh perspective on divine love and eternal judgment. By focusing on the gospel and the reality of eternity, believers can recognize that their suffering is under God's loving care rather than His anger. The message encourages Christians to find true satisfaction in God alone, trusting in His guidance and ultimate glory despite present circumstances. Ultimately, the sermon asserts that drawing near to God through Christ restores faith and confirms His goodness.
Send us Fan MailIn this fifth episode of our Loud Longings, Holy God series, we talk honestly about why surrender can feel so difficult, especially when we're letting go of the very things we've relied on for comfort. We begin with a breath prayer from Psalm 73—“You are the strength of my heart... and my portion forever”—and explore how stress, grief, and uncertainty can drive us toward emotional eating, control, perfectionism, busyness, scrolling, or other attempts to find quick relief. Together, we discuss why surrender often involves loss and why acknowledging that grief is an important part of the journey.Looking at Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, we see that surrender isn't about pretending everything is fine—it's about bringing our deepest struggles into relationship with the Father. We encourage listeners to choose connection with Jesus before reaching for immediate relief and share a simple practice to help pause and respond differently when urges arise. If surrender has ever felt overwhelming, we hope this conversation reminds you that you don't have to walk that path alone.If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org
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“Water has tremendous erosive power, particularly when carrying large amounts of sediment and rock, like the Colorado River does with flooding.” So says the National Park Service when explaining the role the Colorado River has had in the forming and carving out of the Grand Canyon. They go onto describe; “When large amounts of water are moved through a river channel, large rocks and boulders are carried too. These rocks act like chisels, chipping off pieces of the riverbed as they bounce along.”Isn't that how life feels at times? Trials come our way like a flood followed by doubts, discouragements, and despair chipping away at our faith causing us to lose our footing. In Psalm 73, Asaph begins; “Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.”The cause of Asaph's struggle was seeing how those who love Jesus suffer while those whose worship and love are for themselves seem to prosper. It is a real and raw question – if we have found favor in the Lord's sight, why then is life so dang hard? The thing that lifts us up out of the flood and sediment that follows is to gaze on our Shepherd. He is our sanctuary, He is our strength, He is near and He is good. How wonderful it is to know that our faith may falter, our hope may dim and our strength may fail, but God is steadfast, His love is unfailing, His grip is strong. Jesus alone is able to keep us from falling and to present us before His glorious presence without fault and with great Joy. Jude 24-25Let us shift our gaze onto the Comfort and Care of our Shepherd who promises us mercy and grace to help us in our times of need. Hebrews 4:16Prepare for this week's teaching by reading Psalm 73
“Water has tremendous erosive power, particularly when carrying large amounts of sediment and rock, like the Colorado River does with flooding.” So says the National Park Service when explaining the role the Colorado River has had in the forming and carving out of the Grand Canyon. They go onto describe; “When large amounts of water are moved through a river channel, large rocks and boulders are carried too. These rocks act like chisels, chipping off pieces of the riverbed as they bounce along.”Isn't that how life feels at times? Trials come our way like a flood followed by doubts, discouragements, and despair chipping away at our faith causing us to lose our footing. In Psalm 73, Asaph begins; “Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.”The cause of Asaph's struggle was seeing how those who love Jesus suffer while those whose worship and love are for themselves seem to prosper. It is a real and raw question – if we have found favor in the Lord's sight, why then is life so dang hard? The thing that lifts us up out of the flood and sediment that follows is to gaze on our Shepherd. He is our sanctuary, He is our strength, He is near and He is good. How wonderful it is to know that our faith may falter, our hope may dim and our strength may fail, but God is steadfast, His love is unfailing, His grip is strong. Jesus alone is able to keep us from falling and to present us before His glorious presence without fault and with great Joy. Jude 24-25Let us shift our gaze onto the Comfort and Care of our Shepherd who promises us mercy and grace to help us in our times of need. Hebrews 4:16Prepare for this week's teaching by reading Psalm 73
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Pastor Doug reads and comments on Psalm 73:16-28.
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Word of Life Bible Reading: Psalm 73 - Pastor Tom JJ Wood (06/21/2026) by Word of Life Assembly of God
Psalm 73 | Although the wicked may seem to prosper now, worship gives believers an eternal perspective that reveals their end and reminds us that God Himself is the greatest and lasting reward of the faithful.Psalms | Jeremy Hudson
Pastor Doug reads and comments on Psalm 73:1-15.
How do you handle it when the realities of life have you questioning your faith? The psalmist gives us a clue. Let's pray...
Psalm 73 ; Is Living for God Really Worth it? - Bob Bochat; June 14, 2026 by NewBranch
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Send us Fan Mail***Read the Bible in a Year with me in 2026 right here on the podcast!***Bible Verses of the Week: Week 24: 1 John 3:2-3Welcome to the podcast Move Forth With Grace! We will be reading the entire Bible in a year. This is such a perfect way to get into God's Word each day and to develop your own relationship with God our Father through His Son Jesus Christ. I am your host Angela and want to first of all say that I am not an expert in Theology or Church History or a Minister and I never will claim to be. I am a wife and mother who has been reborn and want to be of service to God in gratitude for calling me back home. Welcome to the Podcast! The Bible that I will be reading from is the McArthur Daily Bible. It is a New American Standard Bible.Thank you for being here....thank you for becoming less like you and more like Jesus.May you Move Forth with Grace today!Love, Angela Connect with me on social media or send a prayer request to me on my website here:https://campsite.bio/moveforthBible Teachers that I recommend:Mike Winger on https://biblethinker.org/meet-mike/John McArthur on https://www.gty.orgDr. Chuck Missler on www.khouse.orgNancy Missler on www.kingshighway.orgDale Partridge on www.relearn.orgChuck Smith on http://www.pastorchuck.org/RC Sproul Eschatology Playlist:https://youtu.be/n22MRa0P6_I?si=Aw53nQLSteu6T3-ASupport the show
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Send us Fan Mail***Read the Bible in a Year with me in 2026 right here on the podcast!***Bible Verses of the Week: Week 24: 1 John 3:2-3Welcome to the podcast Move Forth With Grace! We will be reading the entire Bible in a year. This is such a perfect way to get into God's Word each day and to develop your own relationship with God our Father through His Son Jesus Christ. I am your host Angela and want to first of all say that I am not an expert in Theology or Church History or a Minister and I never will claim to be. I am a wife and mother who has been reborn and want to be of service to God in gratitude for calling me back home. Welcome to the Podcast! The Bible that I will be reading from is the McArthur Daily Bible. It is a New American Standard Bible.Thank you for being here....thank you for becoming less like you and more like Jesus.May you Move Forth with Grace today!Love, Angela Connect with me on social media or send a prayer request to me on my website here:https://campsite.bio/moveforthBible Teachers that I recommend:Mike Winger on https://biblethinker.org/meet-mike/John McArthur on https://www.gty.orgDr. Chuck Missler on www.khouse.orgNancy Missler on www.kingshighway.orgDale Partridge on www.relearn.orgChuck Smith on http://www.pastorchuck.org/RC Sproul Eschatology Playlist:https://youtu.be/n22MRa0P6_I?si=Aw53nQLSteu6T3-ASupport the show
Ever find yourself looking around and wondering why the rest of the world seems to have it so easy while you're trying your best to walk the narrow road? In this episode, we dive into the raw honesty of Psalm 73, tracking the journey of a worship leader who almost lost his footing to envy and comparison. We explore how easily an outward fixate on what others have can warp our minds and steal our peace.But the story doesn't end in the struggle. Discover how stepping into God's presence changes everything, quieting our anxious minds with His overwhelming grace, anchoring us in true contentment, and sending us back into the world ready to worship.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS1. The Trap of Comparison: Asaph admits he nearly lost his spiritual footing because he was fixated on the success and ease of others (Psalm 73:2-3). With social media constantly displaying everyone's "highlight reels," in what specific areas of your life are you most tempted to compare and covet?2. The "Beast-Like" Perspective: Envy can reduce our thinking to a "beast-like" level (v. 22)—focused entirely on immediate comfort, instinct, and visible circumstances. How does losing an eternal perspective change the way you react to daily stressors or financial anxieties?3. The Power of the Sanctuary: Asaph's perspective didn't shift until he entered the sanctuary of God (v. 17). Why is gathering for worship or being vulnerable with a gospel-centered community so vital for correcting a warped perspective?4. Living in Sufficiency: The sermon highlights the truth that "God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever" (v. 26). Practically speaking, what is one tangible gratitude practice or gospel truth you can use this week to interrupt the cycle of comparison?+ + + + +Hey, while you're here, please help Generation by clicking the 'Subscribe' button, then click on the BELL
Pastor Dan teaches through Psalms 73, focusing on the struggle of seeing wicked people prosper while those who follow God suffer. He explains that Asaph nearly loses his footing because he becomes consumed with envy and frustration, questioning whether following God is even worth it. Everything changes when Asaph enters God's presence and gains an eternal perspective, realizing that earthly success is temporary while God's justice and goodness are eternal. Dan encourages believers to bring their honest doubts and frustrations to God, but not to remain focused on their circumstances. Instead, he calls Christians to lift their eyes to God's character, trust His timing and justice, and find their hope in His presence rather than in comfort, success, or circumstances. Ultimately, the sermon reminds believers that even when life is difficult and unfair, God Himself is their greatest treasure, their refuge, and their portion forever.
There's an implicit question that first rolls off of the forked tongue of the serpent in Eden. And it was Adam and Eve's response to this question that plunged all of humanity into a world filled with sin and death in Genesis 3. It is a question facing the people of God in every age: is God good? Psalm 73 explores this question by considering a particular struggle in the life of a believer: the temptation to see the prosperity of the wicked, compare it to their own suffering, and contemplate defecting to the dark side. And so, the hope of the psalmist for us today is that we would be strengthened to see the foolishness of envying the wicked as we learn to live by faith and not by sight in the promises of a good and just God.
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Comparison is a subtle thief. In Psalm 73, Asaph takes us on a painfully honest journey from confidence in God to frustration, envy, and spiritual confusion. While looking at the success of the wicked, he began to lose sight of the goodness of God, and what started as comparison slowly became a slippery slope away from the Lord. Join us as we walk through Psalm 73 and rediscover this powerful truth: no matter how far our hearts may wander, it is always good to draw near to God.
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When we improperly perceive one's earthly prosperity as indicative of their ultimate prosperity, we need God to re-fix our gaze on eternity with Him.
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When we last left Gideon and his army, he had attacked the forces of Midian with 300 hundred men. Though he and his small band had already killed 120,000 men, there are still 15,000 left. We begin with a discussion between Gideon and the men of Ephraim who have just killed the two princes of Midian as Gideon's men routed them from battle. They're upset that they weren't called to fight, but Gideon basically tells them their leftovers are better than the full harvest of what his men have reaped. After securing victory, Israel tries to make Gideon their leader, but he refuses and says that the Lord should lead them. Then, strangely he makes an ephod out of gold, which becomes a snare of idolatry. Judges 8 – 1:12 . Judges 9 – 8:36 . Psalm 73 – 20:00 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org
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