Psalm’s Themes Part 6: The Shepherd-King
The best way to fully understand God as Shepherd-King, and Christ as the Great Shepherd, is to look at shepherding in Ancient Near East.
Psalms 5: Warrior King or Loving Father?
By looking at the big picture Scripture presents, we can see one clear image of God our Father. He is both The Great King and loving Father.
Psalms 4: The Great King Tolerates No Rivals
As Great King our God demands nothing take his place of supreme importance in our lives. He tolerates no rivals.
Psalms 3:How Long Will You Forget Me Forever?
If God is all loving, why do we have to wait in times of trial and suffering? Why does He ignore our cry, “How long will you forget me?”
Psalms 2: The Avenger of Blood – Dealing with Persecution
The flip side of Christ’s gift of salvation and living “in Him” is persecution. What do we do when it becomes our reality?
Psalms: The Great King, The One and Only God
Knowing God changes our lives, but how we live reveals how we perceive God; it shows if we really believe he is the Great King, the Only God.
The Art of Balancing the Tension of Giving and Receiving
Balance the tension of giving to the world that asks so much with receiving from God who gives all that we need.
Psalm 73: Transitioning Perspective
Asaph struggled with injustice, but as he worked through his feelings with God he transitioned his perspective to God’s goodness.