An Expositional Study of Selected Psalms

FOOD FOR THE THIRSTY SOUL

The Book of Psalms is a veritable treasure trove equivalent to “silver” and “fine gold” for the soul (Pro 2:1–4; 3:13–26). It appeals and is applicable to saints of all times (Heb 13:8; Rom 15:4; 1Co 10:11)—from the ancient Jews to the apostolic church and onward to today’s Christian. Furthermore, its scope is broad, encompassing the following:

• Inspiration
• Lamentation
• Hope
• Joy
• Poetry
• Theology
• Prophecy
• Songs
• Prayer
• Ceremony
• Praise
• Assurance
• Edification
• Encouragement
• Exhortations
• Penitence
• History
• Wisdom

A solid understanding of the psalms is a must for those who desire to “press on to maturity” in faith and “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (Heb 6:1; 2Pe 3:18). Come along as we embark on an expositional (verse by verse) study of selected psalms and follow in the footsteps of the saints who have come before us, who relied on the Book of Psalms in times of trial, tribulation, and persecution as they “stood firm” (see 1Co 16:13; Eph 6:11, 14; 1Pe 5:12) in their faith and “endured to the end” (see Mat 24:13; cf. 2Ti 2:12; Rev 2:2–3).

As the deer pants for the water brooks,
So my soul pants for You, O God. – Psalm 42:1