Introduction Most of us spend a lifetime longing to be known. We want someone to understand the things we can’t quite put into words, the reasons behind our fears, the motives behind our mistakes, the unspoken prayers buried deep within our hearts. Yet that kind of knowing is rare. We are often misunderstood by others, and sometimes even by ourselves. But in Psalm 139, David lifts our eyes to the breathtaking reality that there is One who knows us entirely, not partly, not ap

Introduction: The God Who Finishes What He Begins There’s something deeply satisfying about finishing a task. We take joy in completion, the sense that something begun in intention now stands whole. Yet every one of us knows the ache of unfinished things, abandoned plans, broken resolutions, unfulfilled hopes. Humanity begins much and completes little. Psalm 138, however, introduces us to a God who never leaves His work half-done. David lifts a song of thanksgiving to the LOR

Remembering Zion in a Strange Land Psalm 137: A Song of Exile, Faith, and Hope “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down and wept, when we remembered Zion.” — Psalm 137:1 (NASB) A Psalm of Exile Few psalms capture the depth of human sorrow and divine faithfulness quite like Psalm 137. It is one of the most poignant and haunting songs in all of Scripture, a psalm written in the aftermath of catastrophe, when the people of God were carried away into Babylonian exile. The psa

Introduction Psalm 136 is a psalm unlike any other. It is designed to be sung responsively by the people of God. The leader would declare the mighty acts of the Lord, and the congregation would respond again and again with the same refrain: “For His lovingkindness is everlasting.”  You can almost hear it as you read, line after line, verse after verse, this steady rhythm of mercy rolling through the psalm like the unending tide of the sea. It reminds us that every act of God,

Introduction “From Pilgrimage to Praise” When we open to Psalm 135, we stand at a threshold, a doorway between two great movements in the Psalter. Behind us lie the Songs of Ascent  (Psalms 120–134), those pilgrim hymns sung by weary travelers climbing toward Jerusalem. Each of those psalms captured the longings and struggles of God’s people as they journeyed through valleys and up mountains toward the house of the LORD. They sang of trust in the midst of danger, hope in the

Introduction: There is something deeply moving about songs that mark the end of a journey. Think of a graduation, when voices rise...

As the leaves turn and autumn reminds us of God’s faithfulness through the changing seasons, we are also reminded in October to pause and...

Introduction Few things in life are both good and pleasant at the same time. Some things are good for us, but they are not exactly...

Psalm 132 is one of the Songs of Ascents, sung by pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem. However, it is more than just a travel hymn; it serves as a profound covenant hymn. It begins with David’s vow and concludes with God’s vow. While it opens with human restlessness, it ultimately leads to divine rest. At the heart of this psalm lies a pivotal question: Where will the Lord rest with His people? David longed for God’s presence, yet he could not secure it forever. God Himself sw

Why Psalm 131 Matters Right Now We live in a loud world—and not just because of notifications or traffic. Our hearts make noise:...

Introduction Psalm 130 is one of the most beloved of the “Songs of Ascents.” Known throughout church history as the De Profundis  (“Out...

Introduction We live in a world where affliction is not an exception but a reality. God’s people have always known hardship—whether...

Everyone wants the “blessed life.” Just scroll through social media, and you’ll find #Blessed attached to everything from a new car to a...

Life in our modern world is often driven by striving. We rise early, stay up late, and push ourselves to the limits to build careers,...

Life in God’s kingdom is full of contrasts. Joy and sorrow. Planting and harvesting. Waiting and rejoicing. Psalm 126 captures all of...

Life can feel like shifting sand. Uncertainty rises, trials press in, and wickedness often seems to gain the upper hand. But in Psalm...

Reflections on Psalm 124 – A Song of Grateful Dependence Have you ever taken a quiet moment to look back over your life and consider this...

The Upward Life The Christian life is sustained not by lifting ourselves up, but by lifting our eyes to the enthroned Lord. This sermon...

Psalm 122 – What Happens When We Worship A Songs of Ascent Series Title:   Songs of Ascent: A Journey of Hope Preacher:  Dr. Joshua...

Psalm 121 – Safe in the Savior’s Care A Songs of Ascent Series Title:   Songs of Ascent: A Journey of Hope Preacher:  Dr. Joshua Nichols,...