Voices of Psalms

Psalm 43: A Plea for God's Presence

In this heartfelt psalm, the psalmist cries out to God in a time of deep despair and longing. Feeling distant from God's presence, the psalmist pleads for deliverance from their enemies and for God's continued love and guidance.

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Background:

The authorship of Psalm 43 is uncertain, but it is traditionally attributed to the sons of Korah, a group of musicians who served in the temple. The psalm is likely a lament written during a time of national crisis, when the people of Israel were facing oppression from their enemies.

Keywords: Psalm 43, despair, longing, deliverance, trust, faith, God's love

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Psalms reading by : Dr Suma

Music by: Blemin Babu

Yearning for God's Presence: A Look at Psalms 42

This psalm expresses a deep longing for God's presence. The speaker feels like a deer panting for streams of water, desperately thirsty for a God they feel distant from. Throughout the psalm, the speaker wrestles with doubt and despair, remembering past times of joy and communion with God. Yet, even in the midst of their struggles, they hold onto a flicker of hope, trusting that God will once again grant them favor and allow them to return to worship in his temple.

Themes Explored in Psalms 42

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Psalms Recording: Dr Ansu Sam

Music : Blemin Babu

Psalm 40

Psalm 40 begins with a high-flight of thanksgiving and ends with a mixture of prayer and lament similar to Ps 27 . Furthermore, the last 5 verses of Ps. 40 are nearly identical to Ps. 70.

Crucial associations surface throughout this psalm. The first is between the theocratic king as an individual and the

Psalms Reading: Moj K Raj

Music: Blemin Babu

This psalm allows those who are suffering to express their confusion to God. The circumstances of the suffering are left vague, although there is acknowledgment of sin in verse  8 and 11. Suffering is a reminder of how fleeting human life is.

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Psalms 38 -  In this lament, the singer lays his troubles before God, fully realizing that those troubles result from his own sin. The psalm describes anguish of body and mind, desertion by friends, and how the singer’s folly has made him vulnerable to enemies.

The title associates the psalm with the “memorial offering" mentioned in Leviticus 2:1-3

Psalm 37

Psalm 37 can be called a wisdom psalm because it reflects on themes normally dealt with in the Bible’s Wisdom Literature, particularly in Proverbs. It addresses the issue of why godless people often prosper. It shows that it really is better to stay loyal to the Lord—a loyalty expressed in contentment, honesty, and generosity.

Psalm 36

This is a lament that reflects on the wicked and on the steadfast love of the Lord. It concludes with a prayer that God will protect his people from the attacks of the wicked.

Psalms 35: Finding Hope and Vindication in God's Justice

Title: "Taste and See"

Description: Welcome to a journey of praise and deliverance as we explore Psalm 34. This psalm invites us to taste and see the goodness of the Lord, as we seek refuge and find comfort in His presence.

Through expressions of gratitude, trust, and awe, Psalm 34 reminds us of God's faithfulness and His willingness to rescue those who call upon Him. Join us as we immerse ourselves in the words of this psalm, allowing its melodies and lyrics to uplift our spirits and encourage our hearts.

Let us rejoice together in the assurance that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.