Psalms

with us. If we call ourselves Christians it means we are followers of Christ and it’s vital to know where we stand in theological issues. General revelation is one of the first things to consider when thinking on these things. In the verses 1-6 of Psalm 19 we read about how God is revealed in nature. It says “the heavens declare the glory of God.” The creation he has made, points directly to him and shows his glory and wisdom in creating it. Not only is he revealed but specific attributes are…

The existence of God was once never denied, as His presence, His existence was evident in miracles and the people's faith. Psalm 13:1 reads, "The Fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God.' This argument itself suggest God existence is true. If you take in account the Laws of Logic God established you then will realize his existence. God created a universe so magical that…

You might not see how this is going to happen but you need to get ready. Your mind will tell you, you’ll never get well, you’ll never meet the right person, never accomplish that dream, but don’t believe those lies, the creator of the universe has already established a set time for your step forward. Even what may feel like a set back can actually be a set up for God to show up! His power is made manifest in our weakness. His power is greater than any force that’s trying to come against you.…

Mary Rowlandson and her use of David’s Psalms When the Puritans arrived in New England, they saw themselves confronted with a wilderness in which they wanted to found their “New Jerusalem”. In the Psalms of David, which describe his own spiritual “wilderness experience”, they found hope and consolation. It is not surprisingly then, that these Psalms appeared in the first book printed in America, the Bay Psalm Book of 1640. David’s Psalms appeared to be of particular importance to one Puritan…

Psalm 23 ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’ conveys many different truths and meanings using different literary features to convey these messages to the audience. ‘The Lord is my Shephard’ or Psalm 23 is a psalm which is written by David and can describe what God is and what God does for everyone. The different meanings and truths found throughout the psalm can be used by the reader to gain deeper knowledge about God. Literary features are different writing techniques and structures which help the writer…

Psalm 22 and the Messiah Belcher describes Psalm 22 as “an individual lament (vv.1-21) with an expanded section of praise and thanksgiving for God’s answer of the lament (vv. 22-31).” Psalm 22 is a unique Psalm because of its strong connection to the final passion week of Christ’s life. James Luther Mays in “Prayer and Christology: Psalm 22 as Perspective on the Passion” states how strong the connection is: “There are thirteen (perhaps seventeen) Old Testament texts that appear in the passion…

therefore he can wisely depict the state of the people around him. On the other hand, I wonder if this verse serves to foreshadow the coming of Jesus and the reality that even the most righteous need to receive forgiveness through the blood of Jesus. Psalm 15 This chapter lays out the criterion of actions one must follow to stand in the presence of God. The list David provides is fitting for a mortal man to stand in the presence of God; However, if one truly evaluates their heart and the…

book of Psalms gives us. It is an exponential history of the antiquated people of God that no one can dispute. The Old Testament book of Psalms is an incredible book filled with the history of the people of biblical times. This history is impactful on our lives even today. For this paper we will pay particular attention to…

mankind was redeemed. As Christians, we are constantly called to trust God in all things, from everyday small matters to large decisions or problems. Ideas of this trust can be found throughout the entirety of the Bible, but is mentioned frequently in Psalms, Isaiah and Romans. I will explore a few articles written by modern Christians and comparing them to Scripture and also giving some of my own ideas and thoughts on trust in the daily lives of Christians. Gods people are called to trust in…

Every Psalm that I have read thus far has shown me more and more about God’s grace and how we must give him praise every single day. Not just because of the sole fact that he is our Creator but, because every day each and every one of us go through so many things and he is always there for us no matter what. He is the only one who chooses between giving us life and death, and he is the only one who continuously shows us grace above all else. In Psalm 23:1 “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all…