Psalm 18:1-24 18:1 For the music director; by the Lord’s servant David, who sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul. He said: “I love you, Lord, my source of strength! 2 The Lord is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer. My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, and my refuge. 3 I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies. 4 The waves of death engulfed me, the currents of chaos overwhelmed me. 5 The ropes of Sheol tightened around me, the snares of death ...

Psalm 17 17:1 A prayer of David. Lord, consider my just cause! Pay attention to my cry for help! Listen to the prayer I sincerely offer! 2 Make a just decision on my behalf! Decide what is right! 3 You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful. 4 As for the actions of people – just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men. 5 I carefully obey your commands; I do not deviate from them. 6 I call to you for you will answer me, O God.Listen to me! Hear ...

Psalm 16 16:1 A prayer of David. Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are the Lord, my only source of well-being.” 3 As for God’s chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much – 4 their troubles multiply; they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods. 5 Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure. 6 It is as if I have been given fertile fields or received a beautiful tract of land. 7 I will praise the ...

Psalm 15 15:1 A psalm of David. Lord, who may be a guest in your home? Who may live on your holy hill? 2 Whoever lives a blameless life, does what is right,and speaks honestly. 3 He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor. 4 He despises a reprobate, but honors the Lord’s loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise. 5 He does not charge interest when he lends his money. He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent. The one who lives like this will never be shaken.   One thought: To allow sinners into heaven, would be to turn heaven into earth   Three questions: ...

Psalm 14 14:1 For the music director; by David. Fools say to themselves, “There is no God.” They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right. 2 The Lord looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God. 3 Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one! 4 All those who behave wickedly do not understand – those who devour my people as if they were eating bread,and do not call out to the Lord. 5 They are absolutely terrified, for God defends the godly. 6 You want to humiliate the oppressed, even though the ...

Psalm 13 13:1 For the music director; a psalm of David. How long, Lord, will you continue to ignore me? How long will you pay no attention to me? 2 How long must I worry, and suffer in broad daylight? How long will my enemy gloat over me? 3 Look at me! Answer me, O Lord my God!Revive me, or else I will die! 4 Then my enemy will say, “I have defeated him!”Then my foes will rejoice because I am shaken. 5 But I trust in your faithfulness.May I rejoice because of your deliverance! 6 I will sing praises to the Lord when he vindicates me.   One thought:   The most remarkable moment in history is when the ...

1 Pet 5:12–14 5:12 Through Silvanus, whom I know to be a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, in order to encourage you and testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it. 13 The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you, and so does Mark, my son. 14 Greet one another with a loving kiss. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.   One thought: These are the words of an eyewitness of Jesus Christ. Three questions:   Who do you think the church in Babylon is?   Have you been encouraged during our 1 Peter Series?   Write down three things you remember from 1 Peter.   Prayer: ...

1 Pet 5:10–11 5:10 And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him belongs the power forever. Amen.   One thought: To grow older is to be closer to glory.     Three questions:   Why does God always get the glory?   Do you take comfort in Peter’s words?   These verses would be great to memorise.   Prayer: Acknowledge God as the God of all grace who calls restores, confirms, strengthens, and establish us through His power. Give thanks that we can trust God to stay true to His promises. Ask God to ...