Few things are as strong and durable as rock. Granite, limestone, and marble anchor many a sturdy structure. To illustrate the indestructability of the church, Jesus told Peter that He would build His church upon the bedrock of His deity (Matthew 16:16-18). …
The concluding exhortation of Psalm 27 is to “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!” (v. 14). This is the climactic conclusion to David’s consideration of the reasons for exercising a heroic,…
Integrity is that intense spiritual loyalty to God which compels a person to do the right thing, even when nobody is watching. Genuine righteousness requires it. Send article as PDF
When David wrote Psalm 25 he was being threatened by mighty enemies externally (v. 2) and great iniquity internally (v. 11); therefore, his passionate plea was “Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in thee: let…
No greater questions about fellowship with God can be asked than the ones found in Psalm 24:3—”Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place?” Send article as PDF
After His victory over sin, death, and Hades, Jesus ascended to heaven and was given dominion, glory, and a kingdom (Daniel 7:13-14). Being exalted to the right hand of God (Acts 2:33), He sits on the throne of David (Acts 2:30). With all…
When living by joyful, obedient faith, David found his Shepherd’s rod and staff to be of comfort (Psalm 23:4). Each piece of the Shepherd’s equipment was a source of security and strength. Send article as PDF
The providence of God is a most reassuring, yet mysterious, doctrine of Scripture: Send article as PDF
Few, if any, pieces of literature have been more beloved than Psalm 23. Over the past 3,000 years, an innumerable host of people around the globe has found comfort and peace from it. David begins the psalm with a simple, yet profound declaration:…
Worthy is the Lamb Not only does the 22nd Psalm detail Jesus’ crucifixion in precise ways (vv. 1-21), it also foretells the worthiness of the risen Lamb (vv. 22-31). He is worthy of receiving power, riches, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and blessing (Revelation 5:12)…
