Various Psalms
Exploring the Psalms
When Trouble Comes
November 6, 2016 • John Rysdyk
What should we remember when trouble comes? We are to remember that: 1. Our God is our refuge and strength; therefore, we are not to fear. 2. God is with us; therefore we are not to get shook up. 3. God is sovereign; therefore we are not to strive, but be still.
Praise the Lord, O My Soul
May 22, 2016 • John Rysdyk
David in this Psalm answers: How should a person praise the Lord? - with all of our hearts Why should a person praise the Lord? - because of all His benefits *the forgiveness of his sins *heals his diseases *his redemption *satisfies his desires with good What is God like that we should praise Him? Who should praise God? Do you have a share in the blessings of God?
Hope in God
February 15, 2015 • John Rysdyk
"Why are you cast down, O My Soul?" As the psalmist in these two Psalms exposed his downcast heart before God almighty, he was reminded of God's faithfulness, His supreme love toward His children, and His infallible Word of Truth! No matter the circumstance we encounter, let us expose our hearts before our God and likewise recall His faithfulness, His unrelenting love, and His Holy Word of Truth! "Why are you cast down, O my soul?" "Hope in God"!
Thirsty for God
April 12, 2015 • John Rysdyk
1. What it means to thirst God (v1-5) a. Earnestness (v. 1) b. Remembrance (v. 2) c. Praise (v. 3-5) The results when we act on our thirst (v6-11) A. Restlessness, fearful nights are calmed by moments of meditation (v. 6) b. Joyful songs will spring forth from your heart (v. 7) c. A confident assurance that God will uphold, protect, and vindicate you in the end (v. 8-11)
From Guilt to Gladness
August 12, 2012 • John Rysdyk
From Guilt to Gladness Psalm 32 The theme of Psalm 32 is closely related to David's Psalm 51 confession over his sin with Bathsheba. In context then of secret sins brokenly confessed to God, the author's state goes from downtrodden guilt to glorious joy! This psalm has four stanzas, but it can be divided into five parts: 1. A shout of confidence (1-2, 11) 2. A silence of conviction (3-4) 3. The sob of confession (5) 4. The song of cleansing (6-8) 5. The sincerity of commitment (9-10)