Category Archives: deliverance

saved to serve

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 61 This psalm combines elements of an individual lament and a royal psalm.  David can do this, because his need for God’s response and the preservation of God’s plans through the monarchy are the same purposes.  It is helpful … Continue reading →

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wild dogs

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 59 I heard their barking, and it was incessant.  I knew I could not get any sleep with this pack of wild dogs howling and growling and fighting outside my house all night long.  So, I decided to do … Continue reading →

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waiting for his name

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 52 In spite of what the world – and, sometimes the church – tells us, evil is a temporary thing in God’s universe.  The LORD has appointed a day in which he will judge and destroy all evil.  That … Continue reading →

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the ender of wars

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 46 This psalm is especially suited to sing during times of international strife and global war.  It speaks of the nations raging against one another, and kingdoms tottering. During times like these, it is good to look to the … Continue reading →

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sustained on a sickbed

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 41 He had taken care of the poor around him, but now he is struck by illness.  His enemies cannot wait for him to die and get it over with.  Even his friends are forsaking him.  But he trusts … Continue reading →

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down time

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 38 These are the words of a man who is in physical and mental anguish because of his sins, who feels all alone in the world.  His only hope is the one he has offended most.  Yet, he pleads … Continue reading →

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refuge

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 34 David was in a strange land among strange men.  He cried out to the LORD, and was rescued.  He sought refuge from the LORD, and was delivered.  The LORD does not promise to keep us from times of … Continue reading →

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passing the test

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 7 The LORD responded to Solomon’s prayer and dedicated the temple to himself.  He promised that he would be available, but the rescue associated with his presence was a conditional promise.  If Solomon and his people turned to … Continue reading →

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He will remember

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 22 It is difficult to extract this psalm from the Christian tradition that surrounds it since many of its words were fulfilled by Christ on the cross.  But it is important to see the psalm in its original context.  … Continue reading →

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going deeper

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 19 Let me introduce you to my LORD, the Master of the universe. Look at space, with all its wonders. He created that, and didn’t even break a sweat. He is awesome. Interested?  Get to know him better by … Continue reading →

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