In this final Psalm of Ascent, the psalmist gives us an example of call and response centered on the blessing of God.
Unity
November 6, 2016 • Ryan Kelly
The unity of the church is for beholding and for pursuing.
Remember David
October 30, 2016 • Ryan Kelly
The Psalmist remembers God's promise and pleads for God's presence.
Humility
October 2, 2016 • Ryan Kelly
Resting in God means we forsake pride and humble ourselves.
Finding Forgiveness
September 25, 2016 • Ryan Kelly
The Lord's forgiveness is greater than the depths of our sin, and He offers it to those who cry out to Him.
Afflicted
September 18, 2016 • Ryan Kelly
The Lord strengthens and preserves His people for persecution on account of Him.
Blessed Is Everyone Who Fears the Lord
September 11, 2016 • Trent Hunter
Blessing comes to those who fear the Lord and walk in His ways.
Not the Same
September 4, 2016 • Ron Giese
Psalm 127 has a new meaning for “house” and “heritage” for Jews returning from exile.
From Tears to Joy
August 28, 2016 • Ryan Kelly
The Lord has done great things, and this is a ground for all that we ask and expect Him to do.
Those Who Trust...
August 21, 2016 • Ryan Kelly
The psalmist presents us with a dramatic contrast between those who trust the Lord and those who turn aside.
The Lord on Our Side
August 14, 2016 • Ryan Kelly
As we consider what is in light of what could have been, we respond in praise to God who saves and keeps us.
Look to God
August 7, 2016 • Ryan Kelly
The prayer "have mercy" is a general prayer, letting God fill in the details and timing.
A Song for the Church's Mission
July 31, 2016 • Ryan Kelly
In Psalm 122, “Jerusalem” was a people and not just a place; the church is not a building, but people.
Jerusalem
July 24, 2016 • Ryan Kelly
David's Psalm—used by pilgrims to Jerusalem, by exiles generations later, by Jesus, and by us—is a poem that makes us long for our eternal home in God's presence.
Help
July 17, 2016 • Ryan Kelly
As pilgrims in this broken world we must always look in faith to our Lord and maker who indeed will bring us help forever.