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Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms we turn to Psalm 3:1-2. David turns to the Lord as his enemies attack.   Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 — J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms — James M. Hamilton Jr. Psalms 1–72 — Derek Kidner Christ in the Psalms — Patrick Henry Reardon Psalms, Volume 1 — James Montgomery Boice The Treasury of David — Charles H. Spurgeon DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we look at the final verse of Psalm 2, verse 12. The psalm that began with rage — ends with refuge. The psalm that opened with kings plotting against Christ — closes with Christ opening His arms to sinners. Resources: Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 —J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms 1–72 —Derek Kidner Christ in the Psalms —Patrick Henry Reardon DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we turn to Psalm 2:10-12a. Because God has installed His Son as King, the only wise response is to stop rebelling, serve the Lord with reverent joy, and bow before Christ in faith. Resources: Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 —J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms 1–72 —Derek Kidner Christ in the Psalms —Patrick Henry Reardon DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we look at Psalm 2:8-9, The nations rage against Christ, but the nations still belong to Christ. That is one of the great surprises of Psalm 2. The very peoples who rebel against the Son are promised to the Son as His inheritance. The enemies of Christ are not outside His reach. They are either rebels to be subdued or sinners to be saved. Resources: Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 —J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms 1–72 —Derek Kidner Christ in the Psalms —Patrick Henry Reardon DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we look at Psalm 2:7 declares that God’s Anointed King is His Son, and the New Testament reveals that this Son is Jesus Christ, crucified, risen, enthroned, and worthy of all faith, worship, and obedience. Resources: Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 —J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms 1–72 —Derek Kidner Christ in the Psalms —Patrick Henry Reardon DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we look at Psalm 2:4-6, Men rage, rulers gather, cultures shift, and enemies of Christ speak as if God’s throne were in danger. Psalm 2 shows us the truth. Heaven is not anxious. Heaven laughs. Resources: Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash The Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 — J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms 1–72 — Derek Kidner Christ in the Psalms — Patrick Henry Reardon DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we return to Psalm 2, verses 1-3. Resources: Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash The Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 — J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms 1–72 — Derek Kidner Christ in the Psalms — Patrick Henry Reardon DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound   

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms". We begin a 7 part series on Psalm 2, today we learn the nations rage against God’s Anointed, but their rebellion is vain because Christ is the true King, and blessing belongs only to those who take refuge in Him.   Bibliography Psalms 1–50 — Christopher Ash Exalting Jesus in Psalms 1–50 — J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin Psalms 1–72 — Derek Kidner Christ in the Psalms — Patrick Henry Reardon   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms' we close our episodes of Psalm 1 on verse 6, The Lord Knows our Way! Biblography Ash, Christopher. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary. Volume 2: Psalms 1–50. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2024. Hamilton, James M., Jr. Psalms. Vols. 1–2. Edited by T. Desmond Alexander, Brian S. Rosner, and Andreas J. Köstenberger. Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Academic, 2021. Reardon, Patrick Henry. Christ in the Psalms. Chesterton, IN: Ancient Faith Publishing, 2000. Spurgeon, Charles H. The Treasury of David. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1988.   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.”   All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, Christ and the Psalms, we look at Psalm 1:5, the coming Judgment, who can stand?   Biblography Ash, Christopher. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary. Volume 2: Psalms 1–50. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2024. Hamilton, James M., Jr. Psalms. Vols. 1–2. Edited by T. Desmond Alexander, Brian S. Rosner, and Andreas J. Köstenberger. Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Academic, 2021. Reardon, Patrick Henry. Christ in the Psalms. Chesterton, IN: Ancient Faith Publishing, 2000. Spurgeon, Charles H. The Treasury of David. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1988.   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we turn to verse 4 and look closely at the image of chaff.   Biblography Ash, Christopher. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary. Volume 2: Psalms 1–50. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2024. Hamilton, James M., Jr. Psalms. Vols. 1–2. Edited by T. Desmond Alexander, Brian S. Rosner, and Andreas J. Köstenberger. Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Academic, 2021. Reardon, Patrick Henry. Christ in the Psalms. Chesterton, IN: Ancient Faith Publishing, 2000. Spurgeon, Charles H. The Treasury of David. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1988.   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms (Psalm 1:4), we get the true picture of the wicked.   Biblography Ash, Christopher. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary. Volume 2: Psalms 1–50. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2024. Hamilton, James M., Jr. Psalms. Vols. 1–2. Edited by T. Desmond Alexander, Brian S. Rosner, and Andreas J. Köstenberger. Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Academic, 2021. Reardon, Patrick Henry. Christ in the Psalms. Chesterton, IN: Ancient Faith Publishing, 2000. Spurgeon, Charles H. The Treasury of David. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1988.   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms', we return to Psalm 1 and given the image of the fruitful tree! Biblography Ash, Christopher. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary. Volume 2: Psalms 1–50. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2024. Hamilton, James M., Jr. Psalms. Vols. 1–2. Edited by T. Desmond Alexander, Brian S. Rosner, and Andreas J. Köstenberger. Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Academic, 2021. Reardon, Patrick Henry. Christ in the Psalms. Chesterton, IN: Ancient Faith Publishing, 2000. Spurgeon, Charles H. The Treasury of David. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1988.   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms', we return to Psalm 1 and meditate on 'meditation' (Psalm 1:2)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today, for Passion Week we do a Good Friday Devotional (Philippians 2:8)     DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today, in recognition of Passion Week, we reflect upon Maundy Thursday (John 13:1, 34-35)

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms we consider Psalm 1 verse 2, delighting in God's Word!   Biblography Ash, Christopher. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary. Volume 2: Psalms 1–50. Hamilton, James M., Jr. Psalms. Vols. 1–2. Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary.  Reardon, Patrick Henry. Christ in the Psalms. Spurgeon, Charles H. The Treasury of David.    DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we return to Psalm 1 and focus on the downward pull of wickedness & sin.   Biblography Ash, Christopher. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary. Volume 2: Psalms 1–50. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2024. Hamilton, James M., Jr. Psalms. Vols. 1–2. Edited by T. Desmond Alexander, Brian S. Rosner, and Andreas J. Köstenberger. Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Academic, 2021. Reardon, Patrick Henry. Christ in the Psalms. Chesterton, IN: Ancient Faith Publishing, 2000. Spurgeon, Charles H. The Treasury of David. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1988.   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Christ and the Psalms, we return to Psalm 1 and take a closer look at the blessed man.   Biblography Ash, Christopher. The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary. Volume 2: Psalms 1–50. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2024. Hamilton, James M., Jr. Psalms. Vols. 1–2.   Reardon, Patrick Henry. Christ in the Psalms. Chesterton, IN: Ancient Faith Publishing, 2000. Spurgeon, Charles H. The Treasury of David. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1988.   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today we begin a new series, "Christ and the Psalms", and we begin with an intro of sorts looking at the connection between Psalm 1 and Psalm 2.   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our final episode in our series, "Christ in the Minor Prophets," we are introduced to the True Temple, the Priest-King, and the Coming Lord who Purifies!   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Christ in the Minor Prophets, we turn to Zephaniah (1:14-18, 3:14-17)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Christ in the Minor Prophets', we look at Habbakkuk (Hab. 2:1-4; 3:17-19), the just shall live by faith!   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.”   All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Christ in the Minor Prophets, we turn to the prophet Nahum (Nahum 1:2-3, 7-8, 15)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Christ in the Minor Prophets, ' we turn to the prophet Micah and encounter the Shepherd King from Bethlehem (Micah 5:2-5; 7:18-20)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Christ in the Minor Prophets', we consider Jonah and the greater Jonah he points to (Jonah 1:17, Jonah 3, 4:10-11).   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Christ in the Minor Prophets', we turn to Obadiah.     DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

Today in our series, "Christ in the Prophets" we turn to the prophet Amos 5:21–24 and 9:11–15   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Christ in the Minor Prophets" we turn to Joel and the promise of the Holy Spirit's Outpouring (Joel 2.12-13, 28-32; 3.14-16)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our new Series, "Christ in the Minor Prophets", we begin in Hosea (Hos. 1:2, 2:14-16, 3:1-2): The Faithful Husband Who Redeems the Unfaithful

Today, in the final episode of our series, 'Pictures of Christ in the Book of Revelation, the question is asked, "If Jesus is truly coming soon, does the way I'm presently living really make sense? (Rev. 22:12-21)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, write, and refine the structure and content of each episode.”   All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Pictures of Christ in the book of Revelation,' we meet the Alpha and Omega: the Lord of History, who is Coming Soon. DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Pictures of Christ in Revelation," we see a picture of Jesus, the Lamb, as the Light of the Eternal City of God (Revelation 21:9-27)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Pictures of Christ in Revelation', we turn to the end of the book and the end of time with the picture of Jesus the Bridegroom (Rev. 19:6-10, 21:1-4)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Pictures of Christ in the book of Revelation', we get a picture of our victorious King (Rev. 19:11-21)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Pictures of Jesus in the Book of Revelation, we are introduced to The Lamb Who Shepherds His People (Revelation 7:9-17; see also Psalm23, Isaiah 49:10, John 10:11-16)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Pictures of Christ in Revelation, we meet the conquering lion who is the slain lamb (Revelation 5)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, Portraits of Christ in Revleation we are confronted with the Lord who searches the churches (Rev. 2 and 3)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Pictures of Christ in Revelation', we are introduced to The Faithful Witness, Firstborn from the Dead, Ruler of Kings (Revelation 1:4-8)     DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, Pictures of Christ in Revelation, we get a vision of Christ in the midst of His Churches (Rev. 1:9-20)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'RESOLVE , we consider finishing well our spiritual race (2Timothy 4:6-8; Hebrews 12:1-2; Psalm 92:12-15; Philippians 1:6)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'RESOLVE', we reflect on biblical love (1John 3:16-18; John 13:34-35; James 2:14-17)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, RESOLVE, we address the use of our tongue (Ephesians 4:29; James 3:9–10; Colossians 4:6; Matthew 12:34–37)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound.

Today in our series, RESOLVE, we resolve to live by the word, not our feelings. (2 Timothy 3:16–17 Psalm 119:105; James 1:22; Colossians 3:16)     DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, RESOLVE: we focus on prayer (Luke 18:1; Mark 1:35; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Hebrews 4:16) DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI (LOGOS, AI, ChaptGPT, Navigate_the_Way) to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, RESOLVE: we focus on the yes and mind (Psalm 101:3a; Proverbs 4:23; Philippians 4:8)     DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'Reolve, we are called to battle against Sin (Romans 8:13, Colossians 3:5)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'RESOLVE', we are called to Obey God (Joshua 24:14-15, Acts 5:29)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI (Navigate_The_Way & ChatGPT) to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'RESOLVE', we are reminded that living the Christian is never to be done in isolation (Hebrews 10:24-25)   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI (Navigate_The_Way & ChatGPT) to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound 

Today in our series, 'RESOLVE', we begin with the foundation, resolving to seek God first.   DISCLAIMER: To prepare these short devotionals, I use AI to help outline, organize, and refine the structure and content of each episode.” all music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound