Precious Stones (Psalm 102)
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Through affliction, God teaches you to cling to the things that really matter— things that are eternal.
Read MoreThe Company You Keep (Psalm 101)
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Those who wish to grow in godliness must spend time with God and surround themselves with those who love the Lord.
Read MoreThirsting (Psalm 42-43)
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In exile, God’s people can call out to the God who comes to their rescue and comforts them as they await re-entering his house and worshipping before his face.
Read MorePalace Etiquette (Psalm 100)
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The more we know the God who is our king, the more we will delight in him and in serving him.
Read MoreWhere Heaven and Earth Touch (Psalm 99)
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God’s kingdom is one of justice and mercy, and it is experienced in Jesus Christ.
Read MoreMake a Joyful Noise (Psalm 98)
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Joyful praise is the natural and appropriate response to the Lord’s salvation.
Read MoreWhat We Know (Psalm 97)
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The absolute assurance of God’s victory enables us to rejoice at all times.
Read MoreThe Song of the Redeemed (Psalm 96)
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Having invited all people to come to him for redemption, God calls those who come to sing a song about his salvation (and tell others to come as well).
Read MoreWhy we Worship (Psalm 95)
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We worship because that is what we were created to do and where we alone can find true joy and peace.
Read MoreHis Righteousness is our Strength (Psalm 93)
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Your hope on the Last Day is not that you are strong enough or righteous enough, but that you belong to the one who is.
Read MoreCompassion (Psalm 94)
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Left unchecked, pride will blind you to what God is doing in and around you.
Read MoreDepth (Psalm 92)
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If we are to weather life’s storms, we must possess depth, which is cultivated in worship.
Read MoreWaiting (Psalm 69)
/The unfailing love of your heavenly Father is what gives you confidence that pain will not have the final word for you.
The Certainty of Suffering (vv. 1-15)
Like Death and Taxes (vv. 4-5, 19-21)
Friendship with God (vv. 6-12)
A Prayer for Rescue (vv. 1-3, 13-15)
A Prayer for Justice (vv. 4-8, 22-29)
The Certainty of Glory (vv. 13–36)
The Confidence of Restoration (vv. 14-15, 34-36)
Based in Love (and Justice) (vv. 13, 16-18, 22-29)
Based in the Work of Jesus (vv. 4, 19-21)
The Pain of Waiting (vv. 3, 9-12, 30-33)
Where We Struggle (vv. 3, 13)
Zeal for Our Father’s House (vv. 9-12, 30-33)
A Table in the Presence of Enemies (vv. 22-29)
Discussion Starters:
Monday—Have you ever had a hard time where time seemed to just slow down and drag on? How did you feel during that time?
Tuesday—Why is it impossible to be friends with God and the world? Why does the world treat God’s people with contempt?
Wednesday—Is God’s justice a good thing or a bad thing? How can it be scary? How can it be a comfort?
Thursday—Why is God’s love meant to be a comfort for his people? How does his love shape your understanding of the future?
Friday—Why is waiting so hard? What can help you while you wait to find comfort and hope as you face the pains of this life?
What Kills You Only Makes You Stronger (Psalm 91)
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If you love God above all else, you need not fear anything this world can throw at you.
Read MoreNumbering Your Days (Psalm 90)
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A heart of wisdom recognizes that while your days on earth are few, how use them determines where you spend eternity.
Read MoreDealing With Disappointment (Psalm 89)
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Walking by faith means understanding that things will often appear to be the exact opposite of what they really are.
Read MoreLearning to Lament - (Psalm 88)
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Lamenting is the appropriate response of hope to a broken world.
Read MoreBelonging - (Psalm 87)
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Unity is not found in the accomplishments of man, but in the work of God in and through his church.
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