A Song of Ascents, sung by pilgrims on their way to the Temple in Jerusalem, remind us of God’s tender care for us and how He keeps us in every circumstance. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

Written for a royal wedding, this psalm three times emphasizes being glad. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

David recalls a time in exile when he felt like a deer desperate with thirst. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

King David’s frenemies and a close friend wish he would die from his sickness. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

King David describes his life as if he was a playlist of songs through which people could see the Lord (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

The psalmist portrays his lifelong suffering as a palpable darkness. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

David dedicates a song to his fellow servant, Jeduthun, which proclaims the limitless power and unfailing mercy of God, who is a refuge for His people. (Gene Pensiero Jr)

David believes that the Lord will be a shield and buckler against those who hate him. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

We are told that this is a Psalm of David when he pretended madness before Abimelech. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

David asks the Lord to deliver him speedily from his troubles. In this Psalm we learn that God is our “fort-rest.” (Pastor Gene Pensiero)