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Jesus in All of Psalms Book 2

This Bible study devotional covers Psalms 42 and 43. In this passage, a homesick and hunted priest begs God to be near him and rescue him from his enemies. But this priest can sing even in exile, because he trusts God to be his security and deliverer from his dark, stormy circumstances.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalms 42 and 43, we see that Jesus was the ultimate homeless priest in exile. He willingly abandoned all comforts and let go of life itself, so that by rising from the dead, he could lead those who trust him to a home of life and joy with God.

Psalm 42-43

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 44. In this passage, a handful of innocent people are suffering the punishment of the guilty many. Their humiliation and exile are at odds with their faithfulness and obedience, so they call on God to rise up and act on their behalf.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 44, we see that Jesus was the innocent one who was crushed under the punishment of the guilty. But he is able to save those who are guilty because his death and resurrection crushed the enemies of sin and death.

Psalm 44

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 45. In this passage, the wedding of a victorious and glorious king to his beautiful beloved bride is a celebration that affects the entire world. The royal couple rule together over a universal kingdom and their heirs span the years of an eternal dynasty.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 45, we see that Jesus is the glorious king who triumphed over all enemies to be united to his bride the church. When we accept his love, we join him in what will be a universal and eternal kingdom. Jesus and his church will rule together and fill the world with joy.

Psalm 45

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 46. In this passage, an apocalyptic scene threatens to undo God’s world and God’s people. But the psalmist is unshaken because he knows God’s voice puts all chaos to order. God’s presence means safety for his people even when the world is toppling into anarchy.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 46, we see that Jesus is the voice that commands all powers of nature and mankind. Jesus is the secure fortress where his people can find rest, knowing that one day they will live with him in a chaos- and war-free world forever.

Psalm 46

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 47. In this passage, the psalmist praises God that through a King of Israel, he will bless all nations. The king who rules the entire world is not only going to be a descendant of Abraham, but God himself. Every country will acknowledge and praise his sovereignty and enjoy his righteous reign.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 47, we see that Jesus is the celebrated king who is both Abraham’s descendant and God himself. He is the rightful king of all Israel and the world, and everyone will ultimately bow to him.

Psalm 47

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 48. In this passage, God’s might in Jerusalem amazes God-seeking pilgrims, and utterly terrifies God’s enemies. God’s might destroys his enemies and his loving presence embraces those who come to explore his temple.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 48, we see that Jesus is the temple where we see God in all his beauty. His power vanquishes enemies, and his love brings near to God everyone who comes to him.

Psalm 48

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 49. In this passage, the psalmist gives a riddle about escaping death. Rich people falsely think that money is the answer. But even as they hoard up wealth in life, Death shepherds them to their final resting place. The riddle of death remains unanswered.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 49, we see that God answers the riddle. Jesus paid a way out of death by laying his own life down. He satisfied death’s demand and walked out of the grave. Everyone who trusts his payment, he will shepherd out of the grave into pastures of life.

Psalm 49

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 50. In this passage, God’s people think God somehow benefits from their offerings and that God treats his laws as flippantly as they do. God reminds them that he is not dependent on them. Instead, God always provides what his people need.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 50, we see that God provides all that his people need in Jesus. Jesus is the perfect sacrifice given to us, and his obedience is the perfect life offered to us. Our response to Jesus, God’s gift to us is joyful thanksgiving.

Psalm 50

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 51. In this passage, David wants his adultery with Bathsheba to be blotted out, washed away, and cleansed. Only God can create a new heart, so David asks God to make him new, because God’s love never fails to show compassion.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 51, we see that Jesus gives us everything David prays God would give him. Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross cleans our conscience and “un-sins” our heart. Through Jesus, God never fails to show compassion to sinners who ask for forgiveness.

Psalm 51

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 52. In this passage, God uproots the evil destroyer like a troublesome weed, but he plants the righteous like flourishing trees. Like a sword, he separates two ways of life. Those who love evil will be destroyed and those who trust God will live in his house forever.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 52, we see that Jesus is the sword that divides the whole world between those who are destroyed and those who rest in him. He trusted God to deliver him even from death and now stands firm like a tree. Everyone who plants their lives in Jesus will rejoice when he destroys all destroyers.

Psalm 52

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 53. In this passage, the fool rejects God’s authority and selfishly preys on others. Rejection of God results in universal corruption. But God delivers people from the danger of fools. He is against the cannibalistic consumerism of the fool because he defends those who cry out to him. 

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 53, we see that Jesus was the only one who did not reject God in his heart. Jesus took the foolishness of humanity on himself and let it consume him. In doing so he gave fools his wisdom!

Psalm 53

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 54. In this passage, David’s countrymen betray him and act like his enemies. David flees from their flakiness and runs to God, the only name that never flakes. David knows God’s unchanging character will not break faith with him, so he knows deliverance from evil will come.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 54, we see that Jesus is the name that never flakes on us! His unchanging character will never betray those who trust him, and his goodness is a guarantee that no evil will go unpunished.

Psalm 54

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 55. In this passage, David fears that the violence of his enemies and the betrayal of his friends will be the end of him. He desires only to flee. David prays for an end to the evil, because he knows that God saves him as often as he calls for help.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 55, we see that God answers David’s prayer in Jesus. Jesus’ friends betrayed him and his enemies killed him, but God raised him to life. He conquered the evil that consumed him, and he is able save all who call to him for help.

Psalm 55

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 56. In this passage, David fears for his life. But in his exhaustion and fear, he entrusts his life to God. Knowing God’s character and that God promised him a throne one day, David is confident in his coming rescue.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 56, we see that Jesus was hunted like David. Though he was promised a throne, he fell into the hands of enemies. But his resurrection proves that he can rescue from the slander and threat of enemies. He is now king at God’s right hand, and one day will bring justice to every cruelty his people had to endure.

Psalm 56

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 57. In this passage, David prays for  the mercy of God’s protection. He believes God will send vindication, and shame Saul for his unjustified violence against him. Even though David hides in darkness, he sings his song through the night until God brings the dawn.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 57, we see that Jesus came to protect his people by defeating the lies of the greatest enemy—Satan. In glorious victory, Jesus vindicates us from enemy accusation. We can sing in the night because our enemy has fallen!

Psalm 57

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 58. In this passage, wicked rulers plot injustice to benefit themselves at the expense of those under them. The psalmist prays that God would break their restless evil and clear the earth of them. He knows God will save the innocent and silence the injustice of rulers with the justice of God.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 58, we see that Jesus is the one who has been invested with the authority to judge the earth. Jesus is the God and Ruler who does not stay silent in the face of oppression. He is on the side of the innocent, and he is coming quickly to their rescue.

Psalm 58

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 59. In this passage, Saul’s conspiring men have trapped David who prays for escape. God hears David’s cry for help and raises him above his enemies. God answers David’s prayer at night with deliverance in the morning.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 59, we see that our prayers for rescue are answered in Jesus. Jesus was trapped and put to death, but he rose to life in the morning of God’s deliverance.

Psalm 59

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 60. In this passage, David is shaking from defeat in battle. He runs to God and asks him to save him. David knows that with God, even rejection can be followed by victory.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 60, we see that God does not reject those he loves. Jesus also suffered defeat in death before he was given a crown of victory and eternal life. We can run to Jesus like David did, because with Jesus, victory is guaranteed.

Psalm 60

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 61. In this passage, God is David’s refuge. Like a protective fortress, God was there for David in the past, and God will keep his promise to be with him in the future. A king will come from David who will guarantee God’s people access to him forever.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 61, we see that Jesus is the king God promised David. As he rules on David’s throne, he gives us eternal access to God.

Psalm 61

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 62. In this passage, God is like an unassailable mountain fortress that no evil can breach. David is teetering under the pressure of lies and accusations, but he remembers God is his refuge against them.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 62, we see that Jesus is the great Fortress against false accusations. His innocence on behalf of his people is the impenetrable wall that keeps them safe from the hurt and anxiety of defaming slander.

Psalm 62

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 63. In this passage, David longs to be with God. He knows he is God’s chosen king, but he is parched in the desert. But God is David’s protector, and God’s love for David will not let him be exiled forever.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 63, we see that Jesus meets our need for God’s presence. He is better than life and his love saves from death. He promises to satisfy us with his love forever.

Psalm 63

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 64. In this passage, evil conspirators plot David’s downfall. David trusts God’s cunning over theirs. He prays that God would turn their plotting against them, so that he can celebrate the God who brings evil plans to nothing.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 64, we see that Jesus turned the greatest plot of the enemy on itself. His death looked like defeat, but it became the moment of greatest victory. No scheme or conspiracy can touch those who hide in Jesus’ indestructible life.

Psalm 64

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 65. In this passage, God is the global Lord of harvest, provision, and plenty. He provides the world with all that it needs and gives his people forgiveness of sins and a harvest of celebration.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 65, we see that Jesus is the Lord of a global harvest of salvation. Jesus’ sacrifice secured forgiveness for his people and is the harbinger of the worldwide celebration he will bring on his return.

Psalm 65

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 66. In this passage, the psalmist invites the nations to “come and see” what God has done on behalf of Israel. He saved his people from Egyptian slavery and refined their hearts to love him. God always hears the prayers of his beloved people.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 66, we see that Jesus achieved an even greater salvation than that from Egypt. His death on the cross defeated our sin and his resurrection triumphed over death. Nothing can keep Jesus from hearing and answering the prayers of his rescued people.

Psalm 66

This Bible study devotional covers Psalm 67. In this passage, the psalmist celebrates a global harvest of people who shine with the light of God. As God's blessings spread from person to person the whole world reflects God’s radiance. All nations sing for joy because God rules them wisely.

As always, we are committed to showing you how to see the good news of the Gospel in every passage of Scripture. In Psalm 67, we see that Jesus revealed the light of God’s face to the world. Everyone who looks to Jesus will shine with the radiance of God. And Jesus will gather in a global harvest of people from every nation whom he will rule in wisdom as they enjoy his light.