by Stuart | 1 Nov 2021 | Devotionals, Psalms
We live in a world in which people like to think that they, and most people, are basically good. Sure, there are a few bad apples that threaten to spoil the entire bunch, but we are encouraged to find the goodness in people rather than focusing on the negative. The...
by Stuart | 29 Oct 2021 | Devotionals, Psalms
Donald Whitney tells the story of sitting under the ministry of a guest preacher at the Chicago church he pastored in March 1985. As the guest taught on the prayers of the Paul, he paused, held up his Bible, and exhorted, “Folks, when you pray, use the prayer book.”...
by Stuart | 28 Oct 2021 | Devotionals, Psalms
Psalm 134 concludes the mini-collection of fifteen psalms (120–134) known as the Songs of Ascent. As we have observed, these songs were likely sung by worshippers as they travelled to Jerusalem three times a year for the main religious festivals at the temple. They...
by Stuart | 27 Oct 2021 | Devotionals, Psalms
The beloved hymn, “Onward Christian Soldiers,” has come under a great deal of scrutiny in recent months. After the armed insurrection at the US Capitol in early January, many called for an end to the use of this song in church worship services. The specific objection...
by Stuart | 26 Oct 2021 | Devotionals, Psalms
Psalm 132 celebrates the arrival of the ark of the covenant in Jerusalem during the time of David. Though it was probably not written by David (see v. 10, where David is referred to in the third person), it seems to have been penned prior to Solomon’s dedication of...
