"Hiding in Plain Sight" - Psalms 30-32
I can tell you that, in this teaching we will come face to face with some beautiful truths in our passages tonight! Psalm 32 is of particular note, and happened to be the favorite Psalm of St Augustine. What made it his favorite?
Psalm 32 is very similar to Psalm 51, although it is more general. Psalm 51 is directly connected to David's sin with Bathsheba, and the general thoughts of Psalm 32 seem to have laid the groundwork for the specific application in Psalm 51.
The challenge addressed in Psalms 31, 32, and 51 is the challenge we all face of moral failure. We all have to deal with the inconvenient truth of our weaknesses, our shortcomings, and the fact that even the best of us has sinfully weak moments when our behavior is less than loving. What do we do with our sin?
Two extremes are possible. Admit it, and then wallow in guilt and shame feeling like a hopeless failure. Or hide it and pretend everything is ok on the surface while it eats us up on the inside. But there is a wonderful third option. What does this have to do with hiding in plain sight?
If you want to be blessed, then come and see the powerful truths of the Psalms!
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Steve
Psalms 30-32
April 27, 2022 • Pastor Steve Feden • Psalm 32, Psalm 30, Psalm 31
Psalm 1
January 9, 2022 • Pastor Steve Feden • Psalm 1
"How to Find Happiness" We will open our Bibles to Psalm 1, which is familiar territory for many of God's people. Psalm 1 will serve as our intro to our year-long study of the Book of Psalms which will be on Wed nights, starting Jan 12. But for now..... Psalm 1 is simple, clear, and makes no demands. Instead, the Psalmist present two choices and urges the reader to make a decision based on what is presented. The big question is, what kind of life do you want to live? The Declaration of Independence guarantees people of America the right to pursue happiness. Donald Trump promised to "Make America Great Again", but couldn't make Americans happy again. In terms of national "happiness", people from Finland topped the 2018 survey, with Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Switzerland rounding out the top 5. Those are some cold yet happy people! Brrrr. What about America? A humble 18th place and dropping each year. Regardless of national happiness, and how that is determined, the opening statement of Psalm 1 is "Oh how happy is the man......". And the Psalm goes on to describe the life of a happy man and compare his [or her] life to the opposite. Throughout the Psalm we will see some themes repeated from our recent study of Philippians while asking the questions, "Am I happy?", and "Who is responsible for my happiness?" This is a simple and great Psalm that may help get things on track for 2022. Lord knows, we need it! View and See.....!!!
Psalms 2-3
January 12, 2022 • Pastor Steve Feden • Psalm 2, Psalm 3
"The Heart of Worship" Tonight, after an intro to the Psalms and a little fun, we will start the ball rolling with Psalms 2 and 3. Psalm 2 is quoted a number of times in the NT, and could be title "Rebellion is No Joke". If you have ever thought to yourself, "What's the deal with the world? Why are people so set against Jesus?", then Psalm 2 is for you. I have often taught from Psalm 2 at Megiddo in Israel, just above the Valley of Armageddon. Wanna know why? You will understand after tonight! Psalm 3-5 seem to all be connected together and to an event in the life of King David. A very tough time when his Son Absalom "stole the hearts of the people of Israel". His leadership was undermined by his own good-looking, charismatic, and somewhat bitter son. How does he handle it all as his approval ratings plummet and he is forced off the throne. He is a laughingstock whom people are gossiping about. How would you feel? How would you handle it. The Psalms are full of raw emotion and heart. I believe the fruit of our study will be a return to the heart of worship. May God put a song in our hearts! If your life is dry, and your praise is flat, and you need Psalm-thing to sing about, then..... http://....view AND SEE! Steve