Psalms: The Joys & Struggles of the Faithful (Page 3)
Blessed or Perishing?
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.
Thirsting for God… Satisfied in 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.
Blessed Are Those Who Dwell in the House of 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.
In the Day of My Trouble I Call Upon You
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.
Keeping God’s Word: Our Happy Duty
Psalm 119:1-16 ~ Is “doing your duty” something you are obligated to do even though you are not motivated or enjoy it? Pastor Ben Khazraee teaches that, when it comes to our duty to obey God, we should be delighted with the opportunity to please our Lord and relish the impact it has on our lives.
Psalm 103: Bless the Lord!
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.
The Sorrow of Sin and the Joy of Repentance
Psalm 51 – Pastor Ben Khazraee takes us through David’s psalm of repentance and helps us see the joy of restoration.
Praising God
Psalm 33 – Pastor Ben Khazraee uses the 33rd Psalm to examine how we should praise our Heavenly father.
What Can the Righteous Do When Society Crumbles?
Psalm 11 – If you focus on current events reported in the news, you can become overwhelmed, concerned, and fearful. Pastor Khazraee applies the wisdom from the Psalms to make practical application for today.
Our Short Life and Our Eternal God
Psalm 90 ~ Pastor Ben Khazraee teaches us the importance of numbering our days in this next installment in his series, The Joys and Struggles of the Faithful.
The Sorrow of Injustice & Oppression
Psalm 10 ~ In his next installment of the series “The Joys and Struggles of the Faithful”, Pastor Ben Khazraee looks at a topic that stirs up a lot of passionate responses.
The Joys and Struggles of the Faithful: Aging
Psalm 71 ~ Pastor Ben Khazraee continues his series on the Joys and Struggles of the Faithful by examining one psalmist’s view on growing old.