Charles Spurgeon called prayer and praise "the twin lips of the soul". Psalm 28 is an example of how to balance these two aspects of our worship.

Our witness/evangelism can be something Christians find daunting. A mountain of books and seminars have been provided on the subject. But who better to turn to for help than Jesus himself? His conversation with the Samaritan woman at a well is a "how-to" on evangelism.

It has been said that human beings seek out beauty to "ease the churn" of life in a fallen world. Where do you look for beauty? Does it ease the churn? Have you gazed on the beauty of the person and work of Jesus Christ?

Human beings turn to all kinds of things for comfort when we face doubts, accusations, anxieties. In Psalm 26 David shows us that the best tonic for trouble is going to the place of worship.

Having made a Great Declaration in verse 18, in verses 19-20 Jesus gives the Great Commission, and a Great Comfort. Even as we "go" to "make disciples" as our King commands, he promises to be with us, always!

Matthew's Gospel concludes with some of the most important words in the Bible, as Jesus, the resurrected King of the nations, sends his followers into the world on his mission. The King's Declaration 1. A Declaration About Who Jesus Is 2. A Declaration of the Power Jesus Possesses 3. A Declaration About the Position Jesus has been Given

Psalm 25 might seem a "messy" psalm: David goes from problems to praise to problems to prayer and back again. But isn't that just like our lives? In the midst of our messes and problems, we need to continually pray, "Show me your ways, O LORD".

Abraham is a giant of Scripture, and even world history - but his life on earth, inevitably, came to an end. In reflecting on his life, death and what happened to him afterwards, the writer of Genesis encourages us to see God's faithfulness to Abraham, and the faithfulness he offers to all of us who trust in Him.

The arrival of celebrities or political figures generates great anticipation - at least, among those who appreciate and respect them. This psalm gives us the reasons why we ought to anticipate the coming of King Jesus.

Nearing the end of his life, Abraham still has an important task to complete: Isaac needs a wife! In this story of love and marriage, we also see the priority believers must make of commitment to God's promises. We also see God once again providing for his people when they step out in faith.