Psalms: The Joys & Struggles of the Faithful (Page 2)

Psalm 19 Psalm 19 declares that God is not silent and that we should recognize and respond to that truth. Pastor Ben Khazraee explores this psalm and explains how God speaks to us through creation and the scriptures.

Psalm 46 Martin Luther, critical to the Christian reformation movement, gained confidence in his position from the word of God, eventually penning the hymn that describes God as our fortress. Pastor Ben Khazraee dives into Psalm 46 and explains how we, like Luther, can rely on God for our strength in all situations.

Psalm 49 It is important to understand that all people will die, both the rich and the poor, the wise and the fool. Pastor Ben Khazraee dives into Psalm 49 and explores the urgent call to understand these truths.

Psalm 1 ~ What would make you truly happy this new year? Pastor Ben Khazraee explores Psalm 1 for the answer to what sort of person a truly happy person is, according to God.

Psalm 63 ~ David authored this psalm while in a desperate situation when he was fleeing for his life in the wilderness of Judah. Pastor Ben Khazraee applies this passage to our lives when he teaches that, despite the circumstances, David thirsts for, is satisfied in, and clings to God.

Psalm 84 ~ The author of Psalm 84 describes his longing to be in God’s dwelling place, even for a single day. Pastor Ben Khazraee teaches about how this intense longing for God’s place is a longing for God himself.

Psalm 86 ~ As we move into the new year, we know that our lives will encounter times of trouble in the coming months—some difficult, some easy; some long, some short. Pastor Ben Khazraee teaches from David’s prayer to remind us why we pray and the character of Him who answers.

Psalm 103 – Remember what God has done for us, reflect on His character, remember our frailty, and respond to God’s love and benefits. Pastor Ben Khazraee points our gaze heavenward as he teaches from Psalm 103.

Psalm 33 – Pastor Ben Khazraee uses the 33rd Psalm to examine how we should praise our Heavenly father.