Psalm 40 – Sacrifice
In Psalm 40, David proclaims the biblical theme that God does not merely desire sacrifice but obedient hearts and lives which sees it’s ultimate fulfilment…
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Psalm 39 -Silence
Psalm 39 calls us to the dual burden and wisdom of silence before the Lord and calls us to lay out our words to Him…
Psalm 38 – Memorial in Suffering
Psalm 38 is a difficult memorial: to reflect on our sin during times of suffering. While Scripture affirms that suffering happens to the just and…
Psalm 37 – The Righteous Not Forsaken
Psalm 37 is David’s homily reminding us that God is faithful to the righteous, and the position of the successful wicked is not secure. It…
Psalm 30 – Testimony 101
Psalm 30 is a Psalm that invites us to tell the testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness over and over again. Our music is provided…
Psalm 27 – Secret Sauce
What made David, well, David? In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 27 and what makes David the “man after God’s own heart.”…
Psalm 26 – Tested and True
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 26. Contrasting the themes of Psalm 25 and 26, we seek to have our hearts tested…
Psalm 23 – The Shepherd’s Psalm
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 23 and simply share a few translations and excerpts from commentaries and writings on this beloved…
Psalm 19 – A One-Two Punch
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 19, the double whammy of the heavens and the Law proclaiming the glory of God. Our…
Psalm 18 – Blessed be the Rock
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 18, the reflection by David on the faithfulness of God over his life and reign as…
Psalm 17 – Arise O God
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 17, where we consider the plea and prayer of David before God the judge and savior,…
Psalm 16 – The Pleasant Portion
In this episode, we study Psalm 16, looking at the man who orients his life around the Lord, and then in praise of the Lord…
Psalm 14 – In which we say mean things to atheists
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 14, which deals harshly with atheistic thinking. Our music is provided by Brian Sauve. You can…
Psalm 13 – The Howling Psalm
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 13, as Spurgeon so aptly put it the “howling psalm.” Our music is provided by Brian…
Psalm 12 – I Do Not Love My Lips
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 12, with quotes from C.S. Lewis on the deceptive tongue that shows up throughout the psalms.…
Psalm 8 – Our Place
“We may style this Psalm the song of the Astronomer; let us go abroad and sing it beneath the starry heavens at eventide.” – Charles…
Psalm 7 – The Oath of Innocence
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 7, one that has been a part of my prayer life. We look at the Biblical…
Psalm 5 – Lead the Righteous
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 5, which Spurgeon described as “not so much a prayer as a resolution.” Remember that God…
Psalm 4 – Listen Here
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 4 which charges us to place ourselves in proper dependence on God. Our music is provided…
Psalm 3 – Cracking Jaws
In this episode, we read and reflect on Psalm 3 which introduces us to Psalms with the historical context and imprecatory language. “To be in…
Psalm 2 – “Kiss the Son” with guest Rollie Hawk
This week we are joined by our first guest, Rollie Hawk. Rollie lives in Anna, Illinois where he serves as an Elder at First Christian…
Psalm 1 – The Tree
Welcome back to the Firmly Planted Tree. In this episode we kick off the reading of the Psalms with Psalm 1, centering around the righteous…
Ep. 22 – What Happened to Convincing One Another?
In order to move forward together, we need to create a healthier environment for dialogue. We shouldn't retreat to those who agree with us and shame t…
Ep. 19 – The Whole Trinity Saves
Salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone is not a work accomplished by the Son of God alone — the entire Trinity is involved in every salvat…