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Psalm 142

Psalm 142 - "Tell God all that is in your heart, as one unloads one’s heart, its pleasures and its…

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Psalm 141

Psalm 141 - David fixed his eyes on the Lord. There are many times in life where we are stunted…

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Psalm 138

Psalm 138 - The LORD will accomplish what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O LORD, is everlasting; Do not forsake the…

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Psalm 136

Psalm 136 - Mercy, kindness, lovingkindness, goodness, and favor. This is the translation for the Greek word checed which appears…

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Psalm 135

Psalm 135 - Our God is praise worthy in every age and season. No matter the circumstances, God is with…

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Psalm 133

Psalm 133 - Through Jesus, the Holy Spirit has been poured out over us. Like a priest who would be…

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Psalm 132

Psalm 132 - This psalm is a prayer that pleads with God to remember His covenant. Some ascribe it to…

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Psalm 131

Psalm 131 - “Here we find the description of a humble, a broken and contrite spirit. It has well been…

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Psalm 129

Psalm 129 - The enemies of God will not prevail. Even though it seems like they are winning, God promises…

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Psalm 128

Psalm 128 - "I'm so blessed." We hear this phrase often in our culture. It's not that I don't believe…

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Psalm 127

Psalm 127 - According to J. Vernon McGee, this psalm has been used on several important occasions. It was used…

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Psalm 126

Psalm 126 - Dr. J. Vernon McGee writes... "The Psalms are full of Christ. There is a more complete picture…

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Psalm 125

Psalm 125 - It is a bold declaration, especially within the turmoil of our world today. Those who trust in…

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Psalm 124

Psalm 124 - The storms that God allows only further serves to reveal His power and glory within. When we…

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Psalm 122

Psalm 122 - In the Christian Jewish Bible, verse 4 speaks to two reasons for going to the house of…

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Psalm 121

Psalm 121 - The Lord is our protector. He is our strength and our refuge. He fights our battles. He…

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Psalm 120

Psalm 120 - "The Meshechites were presumably descended from Meshech, a grandson of Noah through Japheth (Gen 10:2; 1Ch 1:5).…

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Psalm 119

Psalm 119 - The original Hebrew version of this psalm is a complex acrostic. Each verse in a particular section…

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Psalm 118

Psalm 118 - Many scholars believe that Psalm 118 was written during Moses' day in the Exodus. If you compare…

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Psalm 116

Psalm 116 - "How can I repay the LORD for all the good He has done for me?  13  I…

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Psalm 115

Psalm 115 - Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.  10  House of Aaron, trust in…

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Psalm 114

Psalm 114 - Persecution. Power. Provision. This is the pattern of Psalm 114. Note that none of these are within…

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Psalm 113

Psalm 113 - Music connects with every person on the planet. More than likely, all of us can identify with…

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Psalm 112

Psalm 112 - In my opinion, verse 7 defines the context for this entire psalm. Psalms 112:7 HCSB  He will…

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Psalm 111

Psalm 111 - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His instructions have good…

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Psalm 109

Psalm 109 - What do we make of this prayer? On the surface, it appears to be vindictive, hateful, and…

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Psalm 108

Psalm 108 - Moab is My washbasin; I throw My sandal on Edom. I shout in triumph over Philistia." Psalms…

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Psalm 107

Psalm 107 - But He lifts the needy out of their suffering and makes their families multiply like flocks.  42 …

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Psalm 106

Psalm 106 - What is risk? It is a decision to act in a way that opens us to danger,…

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Psalm 104

Psalm 104 - Let the glory of the LORD endure forever; Let the LORD be glad in His works;  32 …

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Psalm 103

Psalm 103 - How long do you strive? It seems like an odd question on the surface. Let me rephrase…

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Psalm 102

Psalm 102 - "The Psalm has been attributed to Daniel, to Jeremiah, to Nehemiah, or to some of the other…

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Psalm 101

Psalm 101 - "I will pay attention to the way of integrity. When will You come to me? I will…

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Psalm 100

Psalm 100 - I find it ironic that during the holiday season many secular artists will release Christmas albums. I…

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Psalm 98

Psalm 98 - Do we actually praise and worship God for His judgment? Let the sea and all that fills…

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Psalm 96

Psalm 96 - "Sing to the LORD a new song; Sing to the LORD, all the earth.  2  Sing to…

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Psalm 95

Psalm 95 - All worship is not equal. There are many today who bring false worship before the Father. Coming…

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Psalm 94

Psalm 94 - O LORD, God of vengeance, God of vengeance, shine forth!  2  Rise up, O Judge of the…

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Psalm 92

Psalm 92 - The righteous man will flourish like the palm tree, He will grow like a cedar in Lebanon.…

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Psalm 91

Psalm 91 - Whoever goes to the LORD for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, 2 can…

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Psalm 90

Psalm 90 - So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom.…

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Psalm 89

Psalm 89 - In similar fashion to Psalm 88, the writer here boldly introduces some deep theological questions. He records…

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Psalm 88

Psalm 88 - Psalm 88 will most likely not be made into a children's song one day. It's too raw.…

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Psalm 87

Psalm 87 - "I shall mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me; Behold, Philistia and Tyre with Ethiopia:…

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Psalm 86

Psalm 86 - We are all familiar with the tumultuous relationship between joy and sorrow. In Psalm 86, David moves…

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Psalm 85

Psalm 85 - He has shown favor. He has restored. He has forgiven. He has covered. He withdrew his fury.…

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Psalm 84

Psalm 84 - A very wise woman (Mona Jean Workman) used to describe the highs and lows of her life…

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Psalm 82

Psalm 82 - Psalm 81 is one of those chapters that is difficult to understand without digging deeper into the…

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Psalm 80

Psalm 80 - There are some aspects to growth that can only happen in community.  This is the central theme…

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Psalm 78

Psalm 78 - Coming off the heels of Psalm 77 where we are to remember God's faithfulness, we now move…

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Psalm 77

Psalm 77 - We've all experienced sleepless nights wondering if God can hear us. The primary issue at hand is…

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Psalm 76

Psalm 76 - God is faithful. His track record is perfect. He never fails and never shows up late. His…

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Psalm 73

Psalm 73 - Have you ever pondered how God is good when our lives are drenched in the darkness of…

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Psalm 72

Psalm 72 - Psalm 72 is considered a royal psalm and coronation hymn. It presents the job description of the…

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Psalm 71

Psalm 71 - As an older man, David's primary concern in this Psalm is that he is protected and never…

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Psalm 68

Psalm 68 - There is something to be said about the joy of the Lord being our daily strength. Our…

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Psalm 67

Psalm 67 - Many forget God's original intent when He chose Israel as His people. "I will make a covenant…

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Psalm 66

Psalm 66 - The end of Psalm 66 highlights various ways in which we are to walk out the mercy…

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Psalm 65

Psalm 65 - "How blessed is the one whom You choose and bring near to You To dwell in Your…

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Psalm 64

Psalm 64 - "One of the most pressing theological questions today is “why do the evil ones prosper?” If one…

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Psalm 63

Psalm 63 - David is on the run from his son Absolam who has organized a revolt against him. King…

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Psalm 62

Psalm 62 - Back in high school, I used to play percussion in concert band. One of my favorite instruments…

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Psalm 61

Psalm 61 - When we struggle through hard times, we lose confidence. Our demeanor changes and we just can't move…

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Psalm 60

Psalm 60 - Defeat is never easy. Never. But since Jesus took on sin and death and triumphed over it…

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Psalm 59

Psalm 59 - Twice in the first two verses, David cried out for God to deliver him. In verse 2,…

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Psalm 58

Psalm 58 - Verses 1-6We read a familiar description of those in leadership who deceive others. Consider the description. They…

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Psalm 57

Psalm 57 - My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. Psalms…

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Psalm 56

Psalm 56 - In his book "Happiness," Randy Alcorn writes, “I think it’s fair to say that many Christians don’t…

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Psalm 55

Psalm 55 - Suffering often produces an emotional rollercoaster. We are emotional beings who can swing violently from low to…

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Psalm 54

Psalm 54 - Though the opening verses do not indicate the specifics of the trouble at hand, the plea is…

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Psalm 53

Psalm 53 - When God looks down from heaven at humanity, He's not looking at innocent people. He's looking at…

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Psalm 51

Psalm 51 - It is known as "The Sinner's Guide" and contains some of the most quoted verses in all…

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Psalm 50

Psalm 50 - What does our praise look like when we face trouble and adversity? Or, do we praise at…

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Psalm 49

Psalm 49 - Death. No one can escape it. It is a certainty that all of humanity agrees upon regardless…

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Psalm 48

Psalm 48 - Several years ago I witnessed one of the most miraculous events I've ever seen God perform in…

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Psalm 47

Psalm 47 - In Psalm 47, I am drawn to God's sovereign choosing... He chose our heritage for us, the…

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Psalm 46

Psalm 46 - The statements made in Psalm 46 are common knowledge to those who've walked with God. We sing…

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Psalm 42

Psalm 42 - “(Thirst) is more than hungering; hunger you can palliate, but thirst is awful, insatiable, clamorous, deadly.” Charles…

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Psalm 41

Psalm 41 - The timeless and inspired Word of God never ceases to amaze us. It has the ability to…

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Psalm 40

Psalm 40 - Gratefulness. Some days it seems to escape us. Our day starts off on the wrong foot and…

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Psalm 39

Psalm 39 - Let's track this psalm from the beginning. The psalmist opens with tremendous grief. There seems to be…

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Psalm 38

Psalm 38 - Once again, the psalmist is upset with his enemies and those who do evil. However, picking up…

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Psalm 37

Psalm 37 - It is sometimes difficult to understand why the evil continues to prosper. We struggle to reconcile how…

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Psalm 36

Psalm 36 - The Warehouse staff has just begun to have weekly accountability meetings. Each pastor on staff has a…

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Psalm 35

Psalm 35 - Years ago, while working for Youth for Christ, my wife and I become close friends with a…

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Psalm 34

Psalm 34 - Many people do not realize that the Psalms were written with a specific poetic order and structure.…

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Psalm 33

Psalm 33 - Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.  21  For our heart…

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Psalm 32

Psalm 32 - 8 years ago, I was headed back from work driving north. My windshield wipers were frantically trying…

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Psalm 31

Psalm 31 - How do we move from anguish and sorrow to trust and assurance? People have smeared your name.…

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Psalm 30

Psalm 30 - One of the most difficult theological principles to reconcile in our hearts and minds is the idea…

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Psalm 29

Psalm 29 - In Canaanite poetry, it was believed that Baal was the god of the storm who controlled the…

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Psalm 28

Psalm 28 - What does it mean to trust in the Rock of our Salvation? David uses the phrase "My…

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Psalm 27

Psalm 27 - Rolf Jacobson writes in the New International Commentary about a personal story relating to this Psalm. "When…

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Psalm 26

Psalm 26 - The key to Psalm 26, as Hank has written, is the second verse. If you read through…

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Psalm 25

Psalm 25 - Have you ever wondered why David prayed so regularly for his enemies to be routed? So far,…

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Psalm 24

Psalm 24 - Psalm 24 was written to be chanted/recited and comes with two choruses. It would have been sung…

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Psalm 23

Psalm 23 - Psalm 23 is known as the shepherd's psalm. Composed by David as a youth, he was keeping…

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Psalm 22

Psalm 22 - "I know not whether any Psalm throughout the whole book contains matter more weighty, or from which…

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Psalm 20

Psalm 20 - Already, but not yet. What a difficult attitude to have. How do you move from crying out…

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Psalm 19

Psalm 19 - One of the issues addressed in this psalm is hidden sin. I'm not talking about sins you…

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