By David Faust Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in God’s Word. Appropriately enough, the theme of the chapter is praising God for his revealed truth. Located at the heart of the Bible, it reminds us to treasure the Bible in our hearts. This remarkable portion of Scripture is an acrostic poem divided into […]
The rejected cornerstone– May 27, 2012
By David Faust Psalm 118 Cook a meal, and minutes later hungry diners will consume the fruit of your labors. Build a stone wall, and others will admire your work a century from now. It’s hard work—and an art—to lay bricks and stones. A stone wall adds character and curb appeal to a property’s landscape. […]
To God be the glory– May 20, 2012
By David Faust Psalm 115 Some pride is healthy and appropriate. At the end of a hard day’s work a laborer feels the satisfaction of a job well done. A fifth-grader smiles at her grade card because her extra effort in class has been rewarded. A newly baptized believer embraces the dignity and […]
Peace in (and after) the storm– May 13, 2012
By David Faust Psalm 107 Quick—where do the folow-ing words appear in the Bible? “He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the seawere hushed.” If you’re like me, you immediately think of the four Gospels, which tell the well-known story about how Jesus calmed a storm at sea. Surprisingly, however, those words […]
A concert by creation’s choir– April 29, 2012
By David Faust Psalms 93-98 Positioned in the center of the Bible, the Psalms remind us that worshipping God should be central to life. They use picturesque language to stretch our imagination and expand our appreciation for God’s glory. It’s no surprise that for centuries God’s people have used the Psalms’ collection of […]
