Psalm 42 – Longing for God
Timeless Biblical Truth. Believers, when absent from the sanctuary and overwhelmed by enemies, yearn to be present in the sanctuary, praising God for His salvation. When absent from the place of worship and insulted because of their faith, believers will yearn to be...
Psalm 41 – Encouragement for Those Who Help the Poor
Timeless Biblical Truth. Because God delights in those who show mercy to those in need, He will deliver them in their time of trouble. Instruction: The LORD delivers those believers who help others in their time of need (1-3). The LORD delivers those who help the weak...
Psalm 40 – I Waited Before and I Am Still Waiting
Timeless Biblical Truth. Giving thanks for past blessings encourages the LORD’S people to a greater dedication to Him and a greater faith for asking Him to help in a time of trouble. Past: The LORD’S wondrous acts of deliverance inspire His people to praise Him (1-5)....
Psalm 39 – The Prayer of an Afflicted Believer
Timeless Biblical Truth. Believers under divine discipline for their sin and understand the frailty and uncertainty of their life must pray to the LORD as their only hope for relief. Believers under divine discipline may find their pain too much to keep silent (1-3)....


