In this sermon, Jim Osman powerfully unpacks the believer’s resurrection hope from Psalm 16:9–11. Emphasizing that resurrection hope is personal, prophesied, and pleasurable, he demonstrates how David's words ultimately point to Christ’s victory over death. Osman also shows how this resurrection hope not only assures eternal life but transforms how Christians view death and anticipate the joys of God's presence.

Jim Osman unpacks the beauty of Psalm 16:5–8, revealing Yahweh our treasure and eternal reward. He illustrates how God is not only our portion and inheritance but also our wise guide and powerful guard. Throughout this passage, Osman emphasizes the joy found in knowing Yahweh our treasure, encouraging believers to find full satisfaction in Him alone. His message challenges us to delight in God above all else.

Jim Osman preaches on Psalm 16:1-4, illustrating how Yahweh our refuge is the unwavering hope for believers amid life's dangers. Emphasizing that Yahweh our refuge is not only our protection but also our ultimate good, Osman explains David's dependence on God's goodness, delight in God's people, and disdain for idolatry. Through this powerful passage, listeners are encouraged to forsake all idols and trust fully in the Lord, who preserves and sustains His people.

In this opening message on Psalm 16, Jim Osman introduces the powerful theme of trust in Yahweh. He explains how the Psalm reveals Christ as the Holy One who would not see decay and how David, though imperfect, points forward to Jesus. Osman highlights the structure and significance of Psalm 16 and shows that true hope, joy, and resurrection life come when we trust in Yahweh.

In Psalm 37:37, 39–40, Jim Osman describes the refuge of the righteous and the eternal blessings promised to them. While the wicked will be cut off, the righteous are remembered, rescued, and rewarded. Their salvation and strength come from the Lord, who delivers them from danger and preserves their legacy. Osman urges believers to trust in the refuge of the righteous—Yahweh Himself, who grants eternal peace and protection.

In this sermon on Psalm 37:35–36, 38, Jim Osman explains how the wicked go from flourishing to being forgotten. He contrasts their apparent success with their ultimate end—total and irreversible judgment. Though they may prosper like luxuriant trees in their native soil, they will fade and perish without a trace. Osman powerfully reminds believers that from flourishing to forgotten is the destiny of all who reject God’s mercy.

Jim Osman expounds on Psalm 37:32-34, emphasizing how the righteous are preserved through earthly trials and ultimately vindicated by God. He explains that while the wicked pursue and oppress believers, they will be judged, and the faithful will inherit the land. God's justice preserves the righteous, and patience in His promises ensures their eternal reward. In the end, they will witness the downfall of the wicked and rejoice in God's righteousness.

Psalm 37:30-31 highlights the central role of God's Word in the life of the righteous. Jim Osman explains that the Word of God is in the believer's mouth, heart, and steps. A righteous person speaks wisdom and justice because God's truth fills their heart, shaping their words and actions. True righteousness is not about external conformity but an inward delight in God's law, which guards and guides the believer's path. This passage emphasizes the transformative power of Scripture—it leads to salvation and sanctifies and preserves the righteous, ensuring that their steps do not slip.

Psalm 37:27-29 highlights the preservation of the righteous, emphasizing their purity, divine protection, and eternal inheritance. Jim Osman explains that believers must depart from evil and pursue righteousness, trusting in God's justice, which ensures they will never be forsaken. While the wicked may prosper temporarily, their descendants will be cut off, whereas the righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever. This passage reassures believers that their security rests not in worldly success but in God’s eternal promise, guiding them to live with a focus on holiness, faith, and future hope in Christ.

Here are the last two ways that Yahweh makes the little of the righteous to be more than the much of many wicked. He establishes the ways of the righteous. He makes the righteous a blessing to others. This is the third message in the section of Psalm 37 that describes God's provision for the righteous (vv. 16-26). An exposition of Psalm 37:16-26.