Two Ways, Two Outcomes

Psalm 1

Marco Rankin

BIG IDEA: Psalm 1 shows us a clear choice: There are two ways to live, and each way leads to a very different end—God’s reward or God’s judgment.

OUTLINE:

  1. The Way of the Righteous [vv. 1–3]

  2. The Way of the Wicked [vv. 4–5]

  3. The Way of Judgment [v. 6]

RESOURCES: The Expositor’s Bible Commentary: Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, vol. 5 by Frank E. Gaebelein; Psalms, vol. 1, The NIV Application Commentary by Gerald H. Wilson; 50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith: A Guide to Understanding and Teaching Theology by Gregg R. Allison

Soul Depths to Soul Heights

Psalm 130

Pastor Adam Brown

BIG IDEA: God’s promises provide hope as his people await full redemption.

OUTLINE:

  1. Our Heard Cries (vv1-2)

  2. Our Forgiven Guilt (vv3-4)

  3. Our Fervent Wait (vv5-6)

  4. Our Communal Plea (vv7-8)

RESOURCES: The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon; The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary (Volume 4) by Christopher Ash; Psalms: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary by James M. Hamilton Jr.; Commentary on The Psalms by John Calvin; Psalms: Kidner Classic Commentaries by Derek Kidner; Waiting Isn't a Waste by Mark Vroegop

Stormy Seas Remembered

Psalm 77

Pastor Brian Drake

BIG IDEA: Seek the Unseen Shepherd in Stormy Seas Remembered

OUTLINE:
1. Where is my God who is Mighty to Save? (vv1-15)
2. God is in the Storm & Sea (vv15-20)

RESOURCES: Psalms: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary by James M. Hamilton Jr.; Commentary on The Psalms by John Calvin; Psalms: Kidner Classic Commentaries by Derek Kidner; Psalms: An Expositional Commentary by James Montgomery Boice; Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop