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Introduction to Psalm 25: 8-22

October 5, 2020 • Barry Phillips

This second part of Psalm 25 is where we can put our roots down and get to know even better why Samuel and Paul both called David a man after God's own heart. It's also a place where we can press deeper into Christ and become men and women after God's own heart.

Psalm 25: 8-22

Good and upright is the LORD;
therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
He leads the humble in what is right,
and teaches the humble his way.
All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness,
for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.

For your name’s sake, O LORD,
pardon my guilt, for it is great.
Who is the man who fears the LORD?
Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose.
His soul shall abide in well-being,
and his offspring shall inherit the land.
The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him,
and he makes known to them his covenant.
My eyes are ever toward the LORD,
for he will pluck my feet out of the net.

Turn to me and be gracious to me,
for I am lonely and afflicted.
The troubles of my heart are enlarged;
bring me out of my distresses.
Consider my affliction and my trouble,
and forgive all my sins.

Consider how many are my foes,
and with what violent hatred they hate me.
Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me!
Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.
May integrity and uprightness preserve me,
for I wait for you.

Redeem Israel, O God,
out of all his troubles.

Into Your Hands

November 22, 2020 • Rev. Dr. Gerrit Dawson

Will you put yourself in the hands of God? Father, into your hands I commit my Spirit.

Shouts of Joy!

November 15, 2020 • Rev. Dr. Gerrit Dawson

There is no need to stay in the dark any longer. No need to keep running. No need to be ducking out on God. When we keep silent about our sin, life dries up. When we confess the truth, we discover anew that God forgives sin. The way to the good life, the life of well being, is to enter this gospel dynamic day by day.

Joy Comes with the Morning

November 8, 2020 • Rev. Dr. Gerrit Dawson

David’s songs are the intersection between what’s going on in his daily life, the deep places of his heart and soul, and the reality of the God he loves and serves. They come together as he writes his prayers with as much honesty and faith as he can summon.