“Two Responses to Christ” – Psalm 40:1-5
Main thoughts:We do not know the background of this Psalm. All we know was that David wrote it for the entire congregation to learn. It appears to be written after God delivers him from one of the many adversities he faced in his life. A significant portion of the psalm is prophetic concerning the coming of the Messiah; how much of the psalm is difficult to tell.God’s Faithfulness (v.1-3a)David begins by speaking of how he has had to wait on…
“Vent to God” – Psalm 39
Main thoughts: Although we do not know the exact background of Psalm 39 it appears to go alongside Psalms 37 and 38. In this Psalm David deals with the triumph of the wicked and the suffering of the righteous. He also continues the idea found in Psalm 38 of being silent in the face of his enemies. The Psalm was written to the choirmaster, Jeduthun (1 Chronicles 16:41.) David wrote the words, and Jeduthun would develop the music, teach the…
“A Song for the Sick” – Psalm 38
Main thoughts: We do not know the exact occasion of this Psalm of David, but we know that it was written when he was facing some type of sickness. He sings this song as part of a memorial offering; he wants God to remember him in his suffering. (1-8) Sickness and sinDavid is seriously ill. It would appear that he has some sort of open sores (v. 5), severe pain in his stomach or groin that made it difficult for him…
“Patiently Wait on the Lord” – Psalm 37:26-40
Main thoughts: As David continues discussing the prosperity of the wicked versus the suffering of the righteous, we now come to his conclusion. (27-33) Keep walking in righteousnessWhen we see the wicked prospering, it can be difficult to find the motivation to continue to do what is right. David encourages us to keep doing what is right. God loves justice and will not abandon us. We must continue to boldly proclaim what is right. As we proclaim God’s law and…
“Contrasting the Righteous and the Wicked” – Psalm 37:12-26
Main thoughts: David continues discussing how God’s people should respond to the wicked prospering and the righteous suffering. (12-15) The problem of persecutionIt often appears that the wicked are triumphing over the righteous. All the plots and schemes seem to be successful while the righteous suffer. However, David shows us a different perspective. First, God is watching over all things. He laughs at the plans of the wicked. God will not allow them to succeed. Secondly, David shows us the perspective…
“The Linchpin of Christianity” – 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
Our apologies – No video is available. Main thoughts: As we look at the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Paul writes to the Corinthians about how important the Resurrection is to Christianity. Without it, there is no Christian faith. He recites an early creed of Christianity which lays out for us the whole message of Christ. The Most Important MessagePaul begins by telling us that this message is the most important message there is. It was not just a message that he…