Psalm 45 is a love song, depicting an ancient royal wedding, which points forward and upward to the ideal, promised king, Jesus Christ, and His eternal joy in the embrace of His resplendent bride, the church.

Psalm 16-9-11 celebrate the resurrection pointing forward to Jesus' triumph over the grave, which is the foundation for the Christian's joy.

Psalm 16-9-11 celebrate the resurrection pointing forward to Jesus' triumph over the grave, which is the foundation for the Christian's joy.

Psalm 44 expresses a deep lament from one who trusted the Lord yet suffered perplexing and crushing circumstances in life.

Psalms 42 - 43 are a combined lament of a temple servant, who is downcast over his separation from the presence of God, outlining the reasons for spiritual depression and indicating the cure.

In Psalm 3, the psalmist is quiet and confident- not overcome by the reality of evil but rather confident of the Lord's protection.

2 Samuel 23-1-7 records the final public testimony of-David, Israel's great king, poet and prophet, revealing his beliefs-and the legacy he hoped to bequeath to his people.

In Acts 19-1-22, Paul makes a prolonged visit to-Ephesus, preaching the gospel to Jews and Gentiles, before resolving-to pass through Macedonia and Achaia, on his way to Jerusalem and-eventually, Rome.

In 2 Samuel 22-25-31, David repeats the celebratory-themes of the first section of his song of deliverance but this time-in the opposite order.

Though the Holy Spirit had blocked Paul's original desire-to evangelize Ephesus, earlier in this journey, in Acts 18-18-28, Paul-visits the city briefly on his return to Syria, promising to return if God-so permitted.