David describes the prayer for military victory offered for him by the people before he leads the armies of Israel into battle. (Steven J. Lawson) Psalm 20 / John 16:33 Goal#1 – We ought to have full confidence of victory when praying for the advancement of Christ’s kingdom. Goal#2 – That advancement should be a single minded concern of the Church. 1)… The post Psalm 20: Praying for the Success of the King appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

The revelation of God must drive you to humility and holiness. How does God reveal Himself? 1) General revelation: what has been made (1-6) 2) Special revelation: written and incarnate Word (7-14) The post Psalm 19: See The Invisible God appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

Because of what God has done in our past, supplies for us presently, and promises for the future our lives should be filled with praise. Three keys to a praise-filled life: 1. Recall God’s dealings in your past 2. Consider God’s sufficiency for your present 3. Ponder God’s wisdom for your future The post Psalm 18: A Praise-filled Life appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

Confidence in prayer is directly linked with how we live and what we believe. Three essentials for confidence in prayer: 1) Confidence in prayer flows from a blameless life (1-5) 2) Confidence in prayer flows from a deep well (6-12) 3) Confidence in prayer flows from a hope-filled expectation (13-15) The post Psalm 17: Confidence in Prayer appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

Your faithfulness to God depends upon whether or not you believe God exists and will do what He's promised. The post Psalm 16: You Will Not Abandon My Soul appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

Because of the Gospel, patterns of holiness are typical for members of the body of Christ, i.e. there are certain marks (evidences) of a true believer. 1) The Question: Who may enter God’s presence? (1) 2) The Answer to the question: Those who bear the marks of a holy Life (2-5a) 3) The Promise: The true believer’s assurance (5b) The post Psalm 15: Zion’s Worshipers: Entering the Presence of God appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

In the midst of humanity's complete corruption, rejoice and be glad in the God who saves. The post Psalm 14: Divine Prerogatives appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

A believer may be in seasons of distress but through prayer and promise, he will rise again. The post Psalm 13: Speramus Meliora Resurget Cineribus – “We hope for better things; It will rise from the ashes” appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

In a world that lives by deception and tyranny, God's words can be trusted. The post Psalm 12: When Times Are Bad… appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.

Hold Fast: Heaven is coming down to Earth The post Psalm 11: God, Our Righteous Refuge appeared first on Emmaus Bible Church.