Sacred Songs

 

We are gearing up for another season of scripture reading and memorization. This year, we will be going through a few selected Psalms. I pulled together a list of the Staff and Elders' favorite Psalms, which we will go through two at a time each week. We selected them a bit randomly (by favorite), but we will go through them in the order they appear in the scripture. 

Before we get started in the series, you should watch/listen to this insightful overview of The Book of Psalms from the Bible Project. When I first listened to this overview, I was shocked at how much I DIDN'T know about the Psalms. Don't be surprised if you hear some of the details from this video in a future sermon or two.

Another great resource to download a head of time is an app called Through the Word. I am pretty new to this app, but they take the time to give a 10 to 15 minute run-down of every Psalm. This will come in handy as we spend time each week reading, studying, memorizing, and praying through the various Psalms that we'll cover over the next few months. 

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Here's what you can expect in the coming months. We'll read, study, memorize, and pray through two psalms per week, and on Sunday, to kick start the next week, I'll choose ONE of the two weekly Psalms to preach a sermon about before we dive into it for the week. 

Here's the line up (subject to change, but probably not)

April 26 - May 2

  •  Psalm 1: contrasts the blessed life of those who delight in God’s law with the unstable and ultimately doomed path of the wicked.

  •  Psalm 2: God establishes His anointed King over the nations, warning earthly rulers to submit to His divine authority.

May 3 - May 9

  •  Psalm 3: David expresses unwavering trust in God’s protection and deliverance while being pursued by many enemies.

  •  Psalm 4: The psalmist appeals to God for relief from distress, finding peaceful sleep in the assurance of divine safety.

May 10 - May 16

  •  Psalm 6: A weary sufferer cries out for God’s mercy and healing, confident that his prayers for deliverance have been heard.

  •  Psalm 19: The heavens declare God’s glory through creation while His perfect laws bring wisdom and revival to the soul.

May 17 - May 23

  •  Psalm 20: The psalmist prays for God’s support and victory for the king, trusting in the name of the Lord rather than earthly power.

  •  Psalm 23: David depicts God as a loving Shepherd who provides, guides, and protects His sheep through every season of life.

May 24 - May 30

  •  Psalm 24: The earth belongs to the Lord, and only those with pure hearts may enter the presence of the King of Glory.

  •  Psalm 27: The psalmist declares God as his light and salvation, seeking above all else to dwell in the Lord’s presence.

May 31 - June 6

  •  Psalm 34: David praises God for His goodness and constant rescue of the brokenhearted who seek refuge in Him.

  •  Psalm 42: A thirsty soul yearns deeply for God’s presence, choosing to hope in Him despite feeling overwhelmed by sorrow.

June 7 - June 13

  •  Psalm 51: King David offers a heartfelt prayer of repentance, pleading for God’s mercy and a clean heart after his sin.

  •  Psalm 73: Asaph struggles with the prosperity of the wicked but finds clarity and peace upon entering God’s sanctuary.

June 14 - June 20

  •  Psalm 84: The psalmist expresses an intense longing to dwell in God’s house, finding more joy in a single day there than a thousand elsewhere.

  •  Psalm 91: Those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High are promised divine protection from every fear and danger. 

June 21 - June 27

  •  Psalm 103: David calls his entire being to bless the Lord for His boundless mercy, forgiveness, and fatherly compassion.

  • Psalm 139: A meditation by David on God’s inescapable presence and intimate omniscience, guiding all people from the womb to all eternity.


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