An Approved Workman

Lesson Summary: The contrast between the ways and wages of the righteous, and the ways and wages of the wicked. Focus Passage: Psalm 1. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Road to Righteousness (Psalm 1:1-2) Principle: The Road to Righteousness is paved with Devotion to God’s Word. Application: What do you need to change … Continue reading "Which Way?"

Lesson Summary: The Psalmist pours out his affliction before the LORD and is comforted in the Mighty, Faithful, and Eternal God. Focus Passage: Psalm 102. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Prayer of the Afflicted (Psalm 102:1-11) Principle: In our affliction we should come before God with an open and honest heart. Application: … Continue reading "Cast Down and Poured Out"

Lesson Summary: Asaph’s faith is tested, restored, and strengthened by putting his focus on God’s ultimate power, purpose, and plan. Focus Passage: Psalm 73. Outline and Lesson Goal Who was Asaph? Principles and Applications I. Faith Tested (Psalm 73:1-14) Principle: Earthly focus can lead us to focus on earthly rewards. Application: How is your current focus testing … Continue reading "When in Doubt…"

Lesson Summary: Because God hears our prayers and has delivered us from death into eternal life, He is worthy of all our worship and thanksgiving. Focus Passage: Psalm 116. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Our God Hears (Psalm 116:1-4) Principle: We can be thankful for a God who hears and answers our prayers. Application: … Continue reading "Reasons for Thanksgiving"

Lesson Summary: David goes to God  in faith when he faced great opposition and great fear and he experiences God’s great deliverance. Focus Passage: Psalm 56. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. David’s Problem (Psalm 56:1-6) Principle: When we are afraid we should respond with faith in God’s promises. Application: What great fear is oppressing … Continue reading "Fear or Faith?"

Lesson Summary: The LORD is my Good Shepherd who provides, protects, and promises everlasting life to me. Focus Passage: Psalm 23. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. My Good Shepherd’s Provision (Psalm 23:1-2) Principle: The LORD always Provides for all of my Needs. Application: What provision do you need from your Shepherd today? Scripture Reference … Continue reading "My Good Shepherd"

Lesson Summary: God is great and worthy of worship, great and mighty in strength, and great and full of compassion. Focus Passage: Psalm 135. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Great Qualities (Psalm 135:1-6) Principle: God is Great and Worthy of all our Praise. Application: How does your worship reflect your understanding of God’s greatness? Scripture … Continue reading "The Greatest of All Time"

Lesson Summary: The psalmist describes God’s faithful dealings with Israel, the failings of Israel, and God’s merciful judgments on His people. Focus Passage: Psalms 105-106. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. God’s Faithfulness (Psalm 105:1-10, 42-45) Principle: God is Faithful and True. Application: How has God shown you His faithfulness? Scripture Reference Praise the LORD! Oh … Continue reading "Faithful Redeemer"

Lesson Summary: David praises God as a mighty, righteous, and faithful Judge who can and will deliver him from his enemies and who will judge the wicked. Focus Passage: Psalm 9. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Praise for a Mighty Judge (Psalm 9:1-6) Principle: God is able to Judge and Defeat your Enemies. Application: What enemies … Continue reading "Who’s On Your Side?"

Lesson Summary: David describes the natural and special revelation of God and the correct response to this revelation. Focus Passage: Psalm 19. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Natural Revelation of God (Psalm 19:1-6) Principle: God’s Natural Revelation in Creation demand praise. Application: How can you join creation in praising God daily? Scripture Reference Let everything that … Continue reading "Revelation and Response"