Author Archives: dkoop

Theme: Gratitude for deliverance and victory.  To be delivered from surrounding evil,  call upon God for help and strength. This psalm of praise and victory was written and sung after the Lord made David king of all Israel and gave him … Continue reading →

Theme: A plea for justice in the face of false accusations and persecution. David urges us to realize the true goal of life–to know God–and the true reward of life–to one day see God.  This is one of five psalms … Continue reading →

This is a very personal hymn of joy that focuses on the goodness of the Lord. The personal pronoun “my” is used over a dozen times (my trust, my goodness, my cup, etc.). David’s joy (vv. 9, 11) is expressed … Continue reading →

Theme: Guidelines for living a blameless life  Psalm 14 informs us that there were two groups in Israel: the “workers of iniquity” and “the generation of the righteous” (vv. 4-5). Those who ignored God’s laws and those who kept the faith alive.  Today, … Continue reading →