Fear God, Be Blessed
June 30, 2024 • Luke Hendrix • Psalm 112
Psalm 112:1-10 | Luke Hendrix | "Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments!" It is a wonderful thing to be counted among the people of God, for God loves and intends to bless his children. Here, we see the perseverance of the saints of God. OUTLINE I. Save your fear for the one who deserves it. II. Does fearing the Lord really guarantee us a charmed life? III. Fear of the Lord, is not about trying but trusting.
When God is Silent
June 30, 2024 • Christopher Rich • Psalm 77
Psalm 77:1-20 | Chris Rich | "In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying; my soul refuses to be comforted." Where would you be if you couldn't remember anything? Day-to-day life would be difficult, and hard seasons would be unbearable. Here, we see the comfort, hope, and security offered to God's people as they remember him, his works, and his promises.
Bless You!
June 23, 2024 • Ben Potloff • Psalm 103
Psalm 103:1-22 | Ben Potloff | "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!" The more you consider the Lord's attributes, character, and works, the more reason you have to sing his praises, tell of his mighty deeds, and obey him. It is an honor to serve and praise the Lord! MAIN IDEA Bless the Lord for all His blessings. OUTLINE I. Humans are fleeting, but God’s love is forever (vv. 3-19) II. God is faithful to those who fear Him (vv. 11, 13, 17-18)
The Atheist Delusion
June 16, 2024 • Ben Potloff • Psalm 14
Psalm 14:1-7 | Ben Potloff | "The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.'" How do finite people relate to an infinite God? How does mankind compare with the God who created it? In Psalm 14, King David considers man's position in the face of a holy, mighty, good, and wise God. MAIN IDEA Fools reject God, but God rescues His people. OUTLINE I. We are fools (vv. 1-3) II. God is faithful (vv. 4-7)
A Response
June 9, 2024 • Ben Potloff • Psalm 100
Psalm 100:1-5 | Ben Potloff | "Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!" Simply put, our God is worthy of our worship, adoration, service, and trust. Psalm 100 calls its readers to praise the Lord. MAIN IDEA The Lord is God. The Lord is good. Praise the Lord! OUTLINE I. He made us (1-3a) II. We are his (3b-5)
Knowing God
March 31, 2024 • Ben Potloff • Psalm 16
Psalm 16:1-11 | Ben Potloff | "For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption." Looking back on Jesus' glorious resurrection, the Apostles remembered words originally penned by King David a thousand years before. God, faithful to his promises, delivered his Anointed One from the power of sin and death. MAIN IDEA To know God is to have life. OUTLINE I. People who know God worship God. (vv. 1-4) II. People who know God are satisfied in God. (vv. 5-6) III. People who know God are led by God. (vv. 7-8) IV. People who know God hope in God. (vv. 9-11) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Coming soon
Beyond the Grave
March 31, 2024 • Andrew Murch • Psalm 16
Psalm 16:1-11 | Andrew Murch | "For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption." Looking back on Jesus' glorious resurrection, the Apostles remembered words originally penned by King David a thousand years before. God, faithful to his promises, delivered his Anointed One from the power of sin and death.
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Forsaken
March 29, 2024 • Andrew Murch, Ben Potloff • Psalm 22
Psalm 22:1-31 | Andrew Murch & Ben Potloff | On the cross, Jesus cried out, quoting Psalm 22, saying, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" The Son experienced the anguish of separation from the Father so that sinners would not have to if they would put their faith in Jesus and be saved. On Good Friday, we remember and reflect on the cost of our redemption.
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Forsaken
March 29, 2024 • Andrew Murch, Ben Potloff • Psalm 22
Psalm 22:1-31 | Andrew Murch & Ben Potloff | On the cross, Jesus cried out, quoting Psalm 22, saying, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" The Son experienced the anguish of separation from the Father so that sinners would not have to if they would put their faith in Jesus and be saved. On Good Friday, we remember and reflect on the cost of our redemption.
Christianese
March 24, 2024 • Ben Potloff • Psalm 118
Psalm 118:1-29 | Ben Potloff | "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" As Jesus rode triumphantly into Jerusalem, the crowds joyfully quoted Psalm 118 and recognized Jesus as the long-awaited king of Israel. Jesus came not only as the rightful king but as the one who would lay down his life for his rebellious people. MAIN IDEA Lift up your voice, the Lord Saves. OUTLINE I. God loves (vv. 1-4, 29) II. God saves (vv. 5-18, 25-26) III. God’s people praise (vv. 19-24, 27-29) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Coming soon
Psalm 145
December 31, 2023 • Todd Miles • Psalm 145
Psalm 145:1-21 | Todd Miles | "I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever." Authored by King David, Psalm 145 stands as an incredible song of praise to God for who he is and the wondrous things he has done. Here, we see that our God is supremely and uniquely worthy of praise because he is both Great and Good, wholly other and tenderly near to his people.
Don’t Trust Your Gut
September 3, 2023 • Nathan Noorlun • Psalm 56
Psalm 56:1-13 | Nathan Noorlun | "In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?" Captured by the Philistines, David calls out to God in a prayer saturated with confidence and hope in God. Here, we see that, although oppressed and imprisoned, the hope of God's people is in God himself.
God’s Got You Covered
August 27, 2023 • Joshua Ryan Butler • Psalm 91
Psalm 91:1-16 | Joshua Ryan Butler | "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty." It is a wonderful thing to find oneself under the shadow of God's redemptive refuge and protection. For the author of Psalm 91, it cause him to glorify God and meditate on the reality of life lived in the presence of God.
We Are Not Alone
August 20, 2023 • Andrew Murch • Psalm 19
Psalm 19:1-14 | Andrew Murch | When you are awed by Mt. Hood, moved by the tides on Cannon Beach, or blown away in the Gorge, you are hearing the symphony of God’s creation declaring his glory. When you read his Word, you are learning from the conductor how and why the notes that are played. When you cry out to him and receive redemption, you learn to play the instrument he has assigned to you.
A Cry for Help
August 13, 2023 • Gavin Hesse • Psalm 6
Psalm 6:1-10 | Gavin Hesse | "Turn, O Lord, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love." As we continue exploring the Psalms this summer, we come to another prayer from King David. Here, we see that evil does are cast off as David cries out for deliverance from the Lord.