Thanksgiving for the King

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Thanksgiving for the King

Prayers of King David

September 15, 2023 • Dr. John Neufeld • Psalm 21

To a generation which feeds on complaint and criticism of leadership, Psalm 21 may feel like a speedbump. Like Ps.20, this is another royal Psalm. Psalm 20 calls us to pray for the king, but Psalm 21 calls us to be grateful for the king! That is another issue altogether. Listen as Dr. John opens this psalm with practical application for us all.

Part of the appeal of the Psalms is that they speak to our current life situations with clarity and hope. In this ten message series, Dr. John points to the prayers of David from Psalm 13-17. Whether we are enduring difficult times, feel surrounded by ungodliness, are falsely accused or struggle to worship well, these Psalms are our prayers.

Prayer for the King

September 14, 2023 • Dr. John Neufeld • Psalm 20

A clear principle demonstrated throughout Israel's history is this - godly leaders impact the nation for good. However, the opposite is also true. Ungodly leaders can ruin a nation. Dr. John teaches through Psalm 20, a royal psalm for the king. The psalm teaches us how to pray for our leadership, be it civil or congregational. We pray the blessing of God upon our leaders that we, too, might be blessed.

The Two Books

September 13, 2023 • Dr. John Neufeld • Psalm 19

To those who think that God is silent, Psalm 19 presents two books of God. Dr. John points to this library of God and demonstrates the power and impact of both the book of nature and the book of Scripture. The one overpowers us with wonder, the second offers wisdom that leads to spiritual wealth. Listen as Dr. John explains the place and power of each.

The Final Victory of the Lord

September 12, 2023 • Dr. John Neufeld • Psalm 18:20–50

The idealist hopes and prays for victory through negotiation. Certainly, peace through words is preferred, but Psalm 18 demonstrates David's victory through battle. David achieved peace, security and prosperity for Israel, but at a cost. As Dr. John continues to teach through Psalm 18, we are directed to the coming victory of Jesus Christ. While David's won peace was partial, the King of Kings will return and achieve victory and peace over all creation.