Psalm 78:21-72

 Scripture – Psalm 78:21-72

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• Psalm 78:21–72 – God's anger and mercy
• Psalm 78:21–22 – God's anger burns because of Israel's unbelief
• Psalm 78:23–29 – God provides manna and meat in abundance
• Psalm 78:30–31 – Judgment strikes even as they eat
• Psalm 78:32–33 – Israel continues to sin despite God's wonders
• Psalm 78:34–37 – A repentance without true loyalty
• Psalm 78:38–39 – God's mercy restrains His anger
• Psalm 78:40–42 – Rebellion in the wilderness 
• Psalm 78:43–51 – God’s mighty acts in Egypt
• Psalm 78:52–55 – God leads His people safely into the Promised Land
• Psalm 78:56–58 – Israel angers God through idolatry
• Psalm 78:59–64 – God rejects Shiloh and allows judgment to fall
• Psalm 78:65–66 – God rises up and defeats His enemies
• Psalm 78:67–69 – God chooses Judah and Mount Zion as His dwelling
• Psalm 78:70–72 – God chooses David to shepherd His people with integrity

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Psalm 77-78:1-20

Scripture – Psalm 77-78:1-20

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• Psalm 77 – I Will Remember the Deeds of the Lord
• Psalm 77:1-3 – A cry to God in the day of trouble
• Psalm 77:4-6 – Restlessness and questioning in distress
• Psalm 77:7-9 – Questions about God’s rejection and mercy
• Psalm 77:10-12 – Turning point: choosing to remember God’s works
• Psalm 77:13-15 – Praise for God’s holiness and power to redeem
• Psalm 77:16-20 – Recalling God's mighty deliverance at the Red Sea
• Psalm 78:1–20 – Lessons from Israel’s History
• Psalm 78:1-4 – A call to teach the next generation about God's works
• Psalm 78:5-8 – God's law was given so that future generations would not rebel
• Psalm 78:9-11 – Ephraim turned back; they forgot God's works
• Psalm 78:12-16 – God’s miraculous works in Egypt and the wilderness
• Psalm 78:17-20 – Israel's rebellion: questioning whether God can provide in the desert

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Psalm 74-76

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• Psalm 74 – A Lament Over the Destruction of the Sanctuary
• Psalm 74:1-3 – Crying out to God over rejection and ruined sanctuary
• Psalm 74:4-8 – Description of enemies desecrating the holy place
• Psalm 74:9-11 – Bewilderment over God's silence and inaction
• Psalm 74:12-17 – Remembering God’s power in creation and past deliverance
• Psalm 74:18-23 – Appeal to God to defend His cause and remember His people
• Psalm 75 – God Will Judge with Equality
• Psalm 75:1 – Thanksgiving for God's nearness
• Psalm 75:2-5 – God declares He will judge uprightly and bring down the proud
• Psalm 75:6-8 – God brings justice
• Psalm 75:9-10 – The psalmist rejoices in God’s righteous judgment
• Psalm 76 – God Is Known by His Judgments
• Psalm 76:1-3 – God’s name is great in Israel
• Psalm 76:4-6 – God is more majestic than earthly powers
• Psalm 76:7-9 – Who can stand before God's anger? 
• Psalm 76:10-12 – Even human wrath will praise God

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Psalm 72-73

Scripture – Psalm 72-73

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• Psalm 72 – A Prayer for the King
• Psalm 72:1-4 – Prayer for the king to rule with justice and righteousness
• Psalm 72:5-7 – A reign of peace and prosperity that endures
• Psalm 72:8-11 – Dominion from sea to sea; nations bring tribute
• Psalm 72:12-14 – Deliverance for the poor and needy
• Psalm 72:15-17 – The king is honored; his name endures forever
• Psalm 72:18-19 – Praise to God, the doer of wondrous things
• Psalm 72:20 – Conclusion of the prayers of David
• Psalm 73 – God Is My Portion Forever
• Psalm 73:1-3 – The psalmist’s struggle: the prosperity of the wicked
• Psalm 73:4-12 – Description of the wicked’s arrogance and ease
• Psalm 73:13-16 – The psalmist’s inner conflict and confusion
• Psalm 73:17-20 – Understanding comes in God’s sanctuary: the end of the wicked
• Psalm 73:21-22 – Confession of bitterness and ignorance
• Psalm 73:23-26 – God is always with him
• Psalm 73:27-28 – Destruction for the unfaithful, refuge and praise for the nearness of God

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Psalm 70-71

Scripture – Psalm 70-71

• Psalm 70 – Make Haste to Help Me, O Lord
• Psalm 70:1 – A cry for urgent help
• Psalm 70:2-3 – A plea for shame and confusion on enemies
• Psalm 70:4 – A call for the righteous to rejoice in God
• Psalm 70:5 – A humble request for God's speedy deliverance=
• Psalm 71 – A Prayer for Lifelong Protection and Praise
• Psalm 71:1-3 – Trust in God as a refuge and rock of salvation
• Psalm 71:4-6 – God has upheld the psalmist since youth
• Psalm 71:7-8 – A life that is a testimony of God's greatness
• Psalm 71:9-13 – A plea for help in old age, against adversaries
• Psalm 71:14-16 – Commitment to continual hope and praise
• Psalm 71:17-18 – A request to declare God's power to the next generation
• Psalm 71:19-21 – God's greatness through trials and restoration
• Psalm 71:22-24 – Singing praises with joy for God's faithfulness

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Psalm 69

Scripture – Psalm 69

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• Psalm 69 – Save Me, O God
• Psalm 69:1-3 – A desperate cry for help in overwhelming trouble
• Psalm 69:4-6 – Surrounded by enemies without cause; a plea not to shame God’s people
• Psalm 69:7-12 – Suffering reproach for God’s sake
• Psalm 69:13-18 – A prayer for rescue and deliverance in steadfast love
• Psalm 69:19-21 – Rejection, scorn, and bitterness received instead of comfort
• Psalm 69:22-28 – Asking for God’s judgment on the wicked
• Psalm 69:29-33 – Confident that God hears and delivers the humble
• Psalm 69:34-36 – Praise to God who will restore Zion and bless His people

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Psalm 68

Scripture – Psalm 68

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• Psalm 68 – Let God Arise!
• Psalm 68:1-3 – Let God arise; the righteous rejoice, the wicked flee
• Psalm 68:4-6 – God is a father to the fatherless and sets the lonely in families
• Psalm 68:7-10 – God led His people through the wilderness
• Psalm 68:11-14 – God gives the word; kings flee before Him
• Psalm 68:15-18 – The Lord ascends in triumph
• Psalm 68:19-20 – God daily bears our burdens and saves
• Psalm 68:21-23 – God will strike down His enemies
• Psalm 68:24-27 – Procession into the sanctuary with praise
• Psalm 68:28-31 – A prayer for God to strengthen and draw the nations
• Psalm 68:32-35 – All kingdoms are called to praise the powerful and majestic God

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Psalm 65-67

Scripture – Psalm 65-67 

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• Psalm 65 – Praise to God for His Abundant Blessings
• Psalm 65:1-4 – Praise for God's forgiveness and nearness
• Psalm 65:5-8 – God's power in creation and His awe-inspiring deeds
• Psalm 65:9-13 – God’s care in watering and blessing the earth with abundance
• Psalm 66 – Come and See What God Has Done
• Psalm 66:1-4 – A call for all the earth to praise God
• Psalm 66:5-7 – Remembering God’s deliverance and power
• Psalm 66:8-12 – God tests and refines His people
• Psalm 66:13-15 – Offering sacrifices and fulfilling vows
• Psalm 66:16-20 – A personal testimony of answered prayer
• Psalm 67 – May God Be Gracious and Bless Us
• Psalm 67:1-2 – A prayer for God's blessing to make Him known
• Psalm 67:3-5 – A call for all nations to praise God
• Psalm 67:6-7 – God’s blessing leads to global reverence

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Psalm 62-64

Scripture – Psalm 62-64

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• Psalm 62 – My Soul Waits for God Alone
• Psalm 62:1-2 – Quiet trust in God, the only rock and salvation
• Psalm 62:3-4 – Warning about those who plot against the righteous
• Psalm 62:5-7 – Reaffirming trust in God alone
• Psalm 62:8 – A call for others to trust in God
• Psalm 62:9-10 – Do not trust in wealth or status
• Psalm 62:11-12 – Power and steadfast love belong to God
• Psalm 63 – Thirsting for God in a Dry Land
• Psalm 63:1-2 – Longing for God in the wilderness
• Psalm 63:3-5 – God’s love is better than life
• Psalm 63:6-8 – Meditating on God throughout the night
• Psalm 63:9-11 – The fate of enemies and the joy of the righteous
• Psalm 64 – A Prayer for Protection from the Wicked
• Psalm 64:1-2 – A plea for protection from secret enemies
• Psalm 64:3-6 – Description of the wicked’s secret plots
• Psalm 64:7-9 – God strikes them down; people fear and proclaim His works
• Psalm 64:10 – The righteous rejoice in the Lord

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Psalm 59-61

Scripture – Psalm 59-61

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• Psalm 59 – Deliver Me from My Enemies
• Psalm 59:1-2 – A plea for deliverance from enemies
• Psalm 59:3-5 – Cry to the God of justice
• Psalm 59:6-8 – The wicked prowl, but God laughs at them
• Psalm 59:9-10 – God is a fortress and strength
• Psalm 59:11-13 – Prayer for the defeat of the wicked
• Psalm 59:14-15 – The enemies wander in vain
• Psalm 59:16-17 – A song of trust and strength in God
• Psalm 60 – A Prayer for Restoration After Defeat
• Psalm 60:1-3 – Lament over God’s apparent rejection
• Psalm 60:4-5 – A plea for deliverance through God’s power
• Psalm 60:6-8 – God’s sovereign claim over the nations
• Psalm 60:9-12 – Confidence in victory through God, not man
• Psalm 61 – Lead Me to the Rock That Is Higher Than I
• Psalm 61:1-2 – A cry to God from the ends of the earth
• Psalm 61:3-4 – God as a refuge and strong tower
• Psalm 61:5-7 – A prayer for the king’s long life and protection
• Psalm 61:8 – Promise to praise God continually

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Examples to follow – Victory is through God not man. (O give us help against the adversary,

For deliverance by man is in vain.) Man's deliverance is not just "not as good as God's) it's vain. Which means useless. 

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Psalm 56-58

Scripture – Psalm 56-58

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• Psalm 56 – When I Am Afraid, I Will Trust in You
• Psalm 56:1-2 – A cry for mercy amid relentless enemies
• Psalm 56:3-4 – Trust in God when afraid
• Psalm 56:5-7 – Plea for justice against those who twist words
• Psalm 56:8-9 – God sees every tear and answers prayer
• Psalm 56:10-11 – Confidence in God’s word and protection
• Psalm 56:12-13 – Offering praise for deliverance from death and stumbling
• Psalm 57 – A Cry for Mercy and Praise in the Cave
• Psalm 57:1-3 – Taking refuge under God’s wings
• Psalm 57:4-6 – Surrounded by danger, yet confident in God
• Psalm 57:7-11 – Steadfast heart and rising praise to the heavens
• Psalm 58 – A Rebuke of Unjust Rulers
• Psalm 58:1-2 – Condemnation of corrupt judges
• Psalm 58:3-5 – The wicked are corrupt from birth
• Psalm 58:6-9 – Prayer for their power to be broken
• Psalm 58:10-11 – The righteous rejoice at God’s justice

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Psalm 53-55

 Scripture – Psalm 53-55

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• Psalm 53 – The Fool Says There Is No God
• Psalm 53:1-3 – The foolishness and corruption of mankind
• Psalm 53:4-5 – The judgment and fear of the wicked
• Psalm 53:6 – A longing for salvation from Zion
• Psalm 54 – A Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies
• Psalm 54:1-3 – A plea for salvation from ruthless enemies
• Psalm 54:4-5 – Confidence in God's help and justice
• Psalm 54:6-7 – Offering praise for deliverance
• Psalm 55 – Cast Your Burden on the Lord
• Psalm 55:1-3 – A cry for God to hear in trouble
• Psalm 55:4-8 – Overwhelmed with fear and longing to escape
• Psalm 55:9-11 – Describing the violence and strife in the city
• Psalm 55:12-15 – Betrayal by a close friend
• Psalm 55:16-19 – Trusting in God, who hears and saves
• Psalm 55:20-21 – The deceiving speech of the wicked
• Psalm 55:22-23 – Cast your burden on the Lord; He will sustain you

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Psalm 51-52

 Scripture – Psalm 51-52

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• Psalm 51 – A Prayer of Repentance
• Psalm 51:1-2 – A plea for mercy and cleansing
• Psalm 51:3-6 – Confession of sin and acknowledgment of guilt
• Psalm 51:7-9 – Desire for purification and forgiveness
• Psalm 51:10-12 – A prayer for a clean heart and renewed spirit
• Psalm 51:13-15 – Commitment to teach others and praise God
• Psalm 51:16-17 – God delights in a broken and contrite heart
• Psalm 51:18-19 – A prayer for Zion and true worship
• Psalm 52 – The End of the Boastful Wicked
• Psalm 52:1-4 – Rebuke of the powerful evildoer who trusts in deceit
• Psalm 52:5-7 – God will bring the wicked down
• Psalm 52:8-9 – The righteous trust and praise God continually

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Psalm 48-50

Scripture – Psalm 48-50

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Psalm 48 – Zion, the City of God

Psalm 48:1-3 – God is great and praised in His city

Psalm 48:4-7 – Kings fled in fear at God’s power

Psalm 48:8-11 – God's steadfast love in His temple

Psalm 48:12-14 – Walk around Zion and tell future generations

Psalm 49 – The Folly of Trusting in Riches

Psalm 49:1-4 – A message for all people to hear

Psalm 49:5-9 – Wealth cannot redeem a soul from death

Psalm 49:10-12 – The foolish perish like beasts

Psalm 49:13-15 – The fate of those who trust in themselves

Psalm 49:16-20 – Do not fear the prosperity of the wicked

Psalm 50 – God the Righteous Judge

Psalm 50:1-6 – God comes in glory to judge His people

Psalm 50:7-15 – God desires thanksgiving, not mere sacrifice

Psalm 50:16-21 – A rebuke to the wicked who dishonor God

Psalm 50:22-23 – A warning and promise: honor God and find salvation

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Psalm 45-47

Scripture – Psalm 45-47

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• Psalm 45:1-17 – A Royal Wedding Song
• Psalm 45:1 – A noble theme for the king
• Psalm 45:2-5 – Praise for the king’s beauty, grace, and might
• Psalm 45:6-9 – The eternal throne and righteousness of the king
• Psalm 45:10-12 – A call for the bride to honor the king
• Psalm 45:13-15 – The beauty and procession of the bride
• Psalm 45:16-17 – A promise of lasting legacy and praise
• Psalm 46:1-11 – God Is Our Refuge and Strength
• Psalm 46:1-3 – God is a refuge amid chaos
• Psalm 46:4-7 – God’s presence brings peace to His city
• Psalm 46:8-9 – Come and see the works of the Lord
• Psalm 46:10-11 – Be still and know that He is God
• Psalm 47:1-9 – God the King of All the Earth
• Psalm 47:1-2 – A call to rejoice before the great King
• Psalm 47:3-4 – God defeats nations and chooses our inheritance
• Psalm 47:5-7 – Sing praises to God, our King
• Psalm 47:8-9 – God reigns over the nations

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Psalm 42-44

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• Psalm 42 – Longing for God in the Midst of Distress
• Psalm 42:1-2 – Deep longing for God
• Psalm 42:3-4 – Tears and memories of worship
• Psalm 42:5 – A self-reminder to hope in God
• Psalm 42:6-7 – Distress and overwhelming sorrow
• Psalm 42:8 – God’s steadfast love and song in the night
• Psalm 42:9-10 – Questions and pain surrounded by enemies
• Psalm 42:11 – Hope in God despite the pain
• Psalm 43 – A Plea for Deliverance and Restoration
• Psalm 43:1-2 – Prayer for vindication and guidance
• Psalm 43:3-4 – Desire to return to God’s presence
• Psalm 43:5 – Hope in God
• Psalm 44 – A National Lament for Defeat
• Psalm 44:1-3 – Remembering God’s mighty deeds in the past
• Psalm 44:4-8 – Trust in God, not in weapons
• Psalm 44:9-16 – A cry over present defeat and disgrace
• Psalm 44:17-22 – Faith despite suffering
• Psalm 44:23-26 – A desperate plea for God to act and redeem

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Psalm 40-41

Scripture – Psalm 40-41

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• Psalm 40:1-17 – A Song of Praise for God's Deliverance
• Psalm 40:1-3 – Waiting patiently for the Lord’s help
• Psalm 40:4-5 – Blessed are those who trust in the Lord
• Psalm 40:6-8 – Sacrifices are not as pleasing to God as obedience
• Psalm 40:9-10 – Proclaiming God’s faithfulness
• Psalm 40:11-12 – A plea for mercy in the face of troubles
• Psalm 40:13-17 – Prayer for deliverance from enemies and sin
• Psalm 41:1-13 – A Prayer for Mercy in Time of Trouble
• Psalm 41:1-3 – Blessings for those who care for the poor and needy
• Psalm 41:4-6 – A plea for healing and mercy from sickness
• Psalm 41:7-9 – Betrayal by a close friend
• Psalm 41:10-12 – Confidence in God's protection and restoration
• Psalm 41:13 – Praise to the Lord for His faithfulness

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Application – We can give God our time or our resources, but what he really wants is obedience.

Prayer – Heavenly Father, help me to obey you. I know that giving things to you aren't as important as me obeying you. Help me to obey you in my schoolwork, at church, and at home. Help me to obey you by obeying my parents, how I talk and act, and how I serve. Amen.

Psalm 38-39

Scripture – Psalm 38-39

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• Psalm 38 – A prayer in time of discipline
• Psalm 38:1-2 – A plea for mercy under God's discipline
• Psalm 38:3-8 – Suffering from sin and physical affliction
• Psalm 38:9-10 – The Lord knows every sigh and longing
• Psalm 38:11-14 – Abandoned and surrounded by enemies
• Psalm 38:15-16 – Hope and patience in the Lord
• Psalm 38:17-20 – Confession of sin and unjust attacks
• Psalm 38:21-22 – Final cry for help and salvation
• Psalm 39 – The shortness of life
• Psalm 39:1-3 – A struggle to be silent before the wicked
• Psalm 39:4-6 – A reflection on the shortness of life
• Psalm 39:7-8 – Hope is in the Lord alone
• Psalm 39:9-11 – Submission to God’s discipline
• Psalm 39:12-13 – A plea for mercy before life ends.

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Psalm 37

Scripture – Psalm 37

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• Psalm 37 – Trust in the Lord and Do Good
• Psalm 37:1-2 – Do not fret over the wicked; they will fade
• Psalm 37:3-6 – Trust, delight, and commit your way to the Lord
• Psalm 37:7-9 – Be patient; the wicked will be cut off
• Psalm 37:10-11 – The meek will inherit the earth
• Psalm 37:12-15 – The wicked plot, but their own sword will pierce them
• Psalm 37:16-20 – The Lord sustains the righteous
• Psalm 37:21-24 – The Lord upholds those who follow Him
• Psalm 37:25-26 – The righteous are generous and never forsaken
• Psalm 37:27-29 – Turn from evil and dwell forever
• Psalm 37:30-31 – The righteous speak wisdom
• Psalm 37:32-34 – The Lord will not abandon His own
• Psalm 37:35-36 – The wicked may seem strong, but vanish
• Psalm 37:37-38 – The blameless have peace; the wicked perish
• Psalm 37:39-40 – Salvation and refuge come from the Lord

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Examples to follow – Be patient, even though it might seem like the wicked will prevail, they will be cut off.

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Promises to claim – The wicked will fade and vanish. The Lord will prevail. The Lord is on the side of the Righteous. 

Commands to obey – Turn from evil and dwell forever. Salvation and refuge will come from the Lord if we trust in Him.

Application – Be patient and wait for the Lord to rule. 

Prayer – Heavenly Father, help me to trust in you, delight in you, and commit myself to you. I know that soon the wicked will be cut off. They will get their time of glory, but you will reign  in the end. Help me to trust in you. Amen.