the psalms

January 11th THE PSALMS Psalm 49-53 Psalm 51 Create for me a pure heart, O God! Renew a resolute spirit within me! Psalm 51:10, The NET Bible Theme: Repentance and Restoration. Background: The aftermath of David’s sins of adultery and murder. 51:6 “Behold, you delight in truth in...

January 10th THE PSALMS Psalm 44-48 Psalm 45 My heart is on fire, boiling over with passion. Bubbling up within me are these beautiful lyrics as a lovely poem to be sung for the King. Like a river bursting its banks, I’m overflowing with words, spilling out into this sacred story. Psalm...

January 9th THE PSALMS Psalm 39-43 Psalm 40 To do Thy pleasure is my delight, and Thy law is in my inmost heart. Psalm 40:8, Praise Songs of Israel - DeWitt Theme: Delighting in God. Background: This Messianic Psalm points to Calvary and his Jesus’ resurrection. 40:2-3 “He...

January 8th THE PSALMS Psalm 36 Psalm 35-38 You let them drink from your river of pleasure [delights]. You are the giver [ fountain] of life. Your light lets us enjoy life. Psalm 36:8-9, The Expanded Bible Theme: Enjoy His protective love. Background: David finds relief from the...

January 7th THE PSALMS Psalm 31 Psalm 30-34 Into Thy hand I commit my spirit, thou hast redeemed me, Jehovah God of truth. Psalm 31:5, Young’s Literal Translation Theme: Into Your hands. Background: David’s problems, prayers and praises. 31:5 “Into your hand I commit my...

January 6th THE PSALMS Psalm 24-29 Psalm 27 One thing I have asked from Yahweh; it I will seek: that I may dwell in the house of Yahweh all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of Yahweh, and to consider his temple. Psalm 27:4, Lexham English Bible Theme: Confidence in God’s...

January 5th THE PSALMS Psalm 19-23 Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd [to feed, guide and shield me]; I shall not lack. Psalm 23:1, Amplified Bible, Classic Edition Theme: From PASTURE through the PIT into the PALACE! Background: David celebrates the security afforded by God’s...

January 4th THE PSALMS Psalm 16 Psalm 14-18 You will make known to me the path of life; In your presence is fullness of joy; In your right hand there are pleasures forever. Psalm 16:11, New American Standard Bible Theme: The Joy of being God’s. Background: David’s deep trust is...

January 3rd THE PSALMS Psalm 8-13 Psalm 13 How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? Psalm 13:1, New American Standard Bible Theme: How long? Background: Under pressure, David feels forgotten...

January 2nd THE PSALMS Psalm 1-7 Psalm 1 His delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:2, New American Standard Bible Theme: Two contrasting ways. Background: Psalm 1 sets the tone for the book, pointing to the Blessed Man, Jesus...

January 1st THE PSALMS Today, listen to a few one-minute audio recordings of Psalm 1 from various translations. Background For the Lord is great and is highly praised; He is feared above all gods. Splendour and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. Psalm...