Tag: psalms
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Psalm 72
These notes are based on my sermon from July 19, 2009. Audio available here: Further notes are available here: Psalm 72 presents a magnificent vision of the ideal king and his kingdom. This essay explores the psalm through four key questions: Who wrote it? Who is it about? What does it promise? And what does…
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An Introduction to the Psalter
Prologue Can music change the world? In the 1960s, rock stars thought so, and styled themselves as cultural prophets. Their songs were going to transform society, end war, and bring in an age of love and peace. In 1971, Jann Wenner, co-founder and publisher of Rolling Stone explained the philosophy behind his magazine and the…
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Jesus Covers David (Psalms)
We probably all have a favorite cover song – you know, a song that exists in an original version but which has been picked up and performed by another singer. One of my favorites is Johnny Cash’s “Hurt.” It was originally by Nine Inch Nails but Johnny Cash did a cover of it and….well, let’s…
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Sermon follow-up: 1 Samuel 22
In 1 Samuel 22:2, a rag tag bunch of 400 men come to David. They are obviously outcasts and losers. These were angry, disaffected young men (you’ve probably seen the type – they are common today as well). These men are in distress, in debt, and discontent. We are not told if their suffering is…
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Cary, NC Conference — The Psalms: Getting to the Heart of the Christian Life
Next weekend, I’ll be speaking at Christ Church in Cary, NC. The details are here. Here’s a quick overview of my talks: The Psalms are at the center of our Bibles and at the center of the Christian life. The psalter is amazingly versatile, covering every human emotion, from the deepest agony to the highest…
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