Book of Psalms – Page 10 – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

Discipline Me, Forgive Me – Psalm 38

This is a penitential psalm as well as a plea for rescue from the enemy. When our

David, in his old age, is giving the wisdom he has learned about Yahweh and about

"Every astronaut, everybody who's been up into space, they say this, that it changes

60-Minutes reported that in 2019 the United States Supreme Court ruled that Curtis

This is one of the few psalms we have that gives us a historical setting in explanation

God doesn't miss a beat. Those whose hearts he fashioned, and that's everyone,

Paul quotes this wisdom psalm of David in Romans 4 as he seeks to defend his understanding

It is fun to think of God as our fortress. You can imagine awe-inspiring citadels

Whether this psalm was used at the dedication of the Tabernacle with the ark of the

This is a praise psalm by David. It uses Yahweh's personal identification 18 times.

David faces yet another severe challenge to his life and does what a man after God's

David didn't want to literally live in the temple. He had his own palace for dwelling.

Leaders are especially susceptible to using their leadership for personal gain, and

I am ashamed of so many of my Evangelical friends who have lifted up their souls

This is a royal psalm, not talking about a human ruler, however, but the divine Ruler,