Specific Psalms Archives

Psalm 89: Short Devotional

By Christina M Wilson on 2019-12-03

Psalm 89 tells an interesting story of God’s promises to Israel concerning Messiah. The exalted expectations are then contrasted with the harsh realities of the Messiah’s life during his incarnation.Continue readingPsalm 89: Short Devotional

Psalms 9 and 10: A Readers Theater

By Christina M Wilson on 2018-05-25

God is not a stern, heavy-handed professor who crosses out the needs and heartfelt cries of our prayers with a large red pen, saying, “No, you are reading my psalmsContinue readingPsalms 9 and 10: A Readers Theater

Psalms 9 and 10: Justice

By Christina M Wilson on 2018-05-23

God speaks the last word: his word is final, just, and determinative. What does a “wicked” person look like? Psalms 9 and 10 stand near the beginning of the Psalter,Continue readingPsalms 9 and 10: Justice

Psalm 8: Humanity in General or Christ in Particular?

By Christina M Wilson on 2018-05-17

As it breaks out with joyful praise, Psalm 8 is a first day of the new week kind of psalm. It voices neither petitions nor statements of personal need.Continue readingPsalm 8: Humanity in General or Christ in Particular?

Psalms 7 and 37: Dynamic Duo

By Christina M Wilson on 2018-05-09

Psalms 7 and 37 are a dynamic duo: earth’s prayer and heaven’s reply. Psalm 7 Psalm 7 is the first time in the Psalter that the psalmist proclaims hisContinue readingPsalms 7 and 37: Dynamic Duo

Psalm 6: Enter God’s Wrath

By Christina M Wilson on 2018-05-03

Psalm 6 adds a further element: God’s wrath upon the righteous speaker. … Continue readingPsalm 6: Enter God’s Wrath

Psalm 5: Okay, Then–Define “Unrighteousness”

By Christina M Wilson on 2018-04-28

The important thing is to go to God. That right there is how Psalm 5 defines righteousness. God himself does all the rest. 1 For the director ofContinue readingPsalm 5: Okay, Then–Define “Unrighteousness”

Psalm 4: A Peek Inside the Prayer Closet

By Christina M Wilson on 2018-04-27

Psalm 4 is a window into the struggle that is prayer. 1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I wasContinue readingPsalm 4: A Peek Inside the Prayer Closet

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