SNS 075: Is Praise More Than Just a Word We Use? Psalm 47, Psalm Tuesday

Can I just say that praise is more than just a word to use in a church service? I mean, I often hear the phrase, “Praise God” or “I give praise to God” while at a church service and am often left thinking, “Ok… and what is the praise you’re giving?” Now hear me out. If a friend, co-worker, or boss were to come up to you and say, “I want to praise you,” maybe expressed as “I want to tell you, good job,” but then say nothing else; are you completely satisfied with such statements? Or, are you, sometimes, waiting for the follow-through? Thinking, “Ok, and the praise is…. What?” Or, “what exactly am I doing so well?” Now… well, before going any further, let’s hear this psalm first, shall we? Then we can chat further. Also, I have an exciting announcement I’ll share at the end of this episode.

But, for now, my name is Charles, Charles Yerkes and this is Psalm Tuesday here on the Simple Not Shallow Podcast. This is a podcast for those who want a deeper faith and not an aggressively mediocre one. Psalm Tuesday is a series in which, each Tuesday, we will listen to a Psalm being read in a manner that honors their original use as part of a worship service. 

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Scripture Passages referenced:
Psalm 47

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SNS 074: Fear Not the Chaos and Evil of Others, Psalm 46, Psalm Tuesday

Can I just say that, once again, the Psalms have proven themselves to be a haven for creativity and eloquent expression? Used here for the telling of us why we need not fear the chaos and evil caused by others. The actual reason, to not fear, is stated in a fairly straightforward manner, God is our strongly proven help in our times of need. He is our refuge so we need not fear. It is after these simple statements that the creativity explodes across the page. Creativity that truly creates a palpable impression of the chaos and evils being talked about. Now…. Well, before going any further, let’s hear this psalm first, shall we? Then we can chat about it. Also, I have an exciting announcement I’ll share at the end of this episode.

But, for now, my name is Charles, Charles Yerkes and this is Psalm Tuesday here on the Simple Not Shallow Podcast. This is a podcast for those who want a deeper faith and not an aggressively mediocre one. Psalm Tuesday is a series in which, each Tuesday, we will listen to a Psalm being read in a manner that honors their original use as part of a worship service.     

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Scripture Passages referenced:
Psalm 46

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SNS 073: In Praise of the Messiah, In Praise of Jesus. Psalm 45, Psalm Tuesday

Can I just say that the Psalms always seem to bring the heights of creativity and eloquent expression to bear in the worshiping of God? For example, here in this psalm, we find a poem that, on the surface, looks like one praising a king on his wedding day. Yet, under the surface, it is actually one praising the messiah and celebrating a believer’s relationship with him. This Messiah, according to the quoting of this Psalm in Hebrews chapter 1, is none other than Jesus. Which makes the believers all of us who believe in him. Yes, I know! To poetically capture the Messiah as king and those who believe in him as the queen and her attendants, all involved in a wedding… that is very eloquent indeed; and very biblical. This illustration is everywhere in the Bible. It is even in the New Testament. Now…. Well, before going any further, let’s hear this psalm first, shall we? Then we can chat about it. Also, I have an exciting announcement I’ll share at the end of this episode.

But, for now, my name is Charles, Charles Yerkes and this is Psalm Tuesday here on the Simple Not Shallow Podcast. This is a podcast for those who want a deeper faith and not an aggressively mediocre one. Psalm Tuesday is series in which, each Tuesday, we will listen to a Psalm being read in a manner that honors their original use as part of a worship service. 

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Scripture Passages referenced:
Psalm 45

Other Scripture mentioned:
2 Timothy 3:16 ~ All Scripture is for our instruction.
Hebrews 1:8,9 ~ Quoted referencing Jesus as the Messiah, the king.

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SNS 072: You Will Have Troubles, But... Psalm 44, Psalm Tuesday

Can I just say that it seems to never cease to amaze me just how much I find New Testament teaching here in the Psalms? Not word for word, but what is taught. For example, do you remember reading where Jesus says, in this world, we will have trouble, but to be of good cheer for he has overcome (John 16:33)? Anyway, this is what this Psalm brought to mind. For…. Well, let’s hear this psalm first, shall we? Then we can chat about this further. Also, I have an exciting announcement I’ll share at the end of this episode.

So, for now, my name is Charles, Charles Yerkes and this is Psalm Tuesday here on the Simple Not Shallow Podcast. This is a podcast for those who want a deeper faith and not an aggressively mediocre one. Psalm Tuesday is series in which, each Tuesday, we will listen to a Psalm being read in a manner that honors their original use as part of a worship service. 

So, grab yourself some coffee, and let’s get started. 

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Scripture Passages referenced:
Psalm 44

Other Scripture mentioned:
John 16:33 ~ In this world you will have troubles, but...
Philippians 1:14 ~ Peter being in chains as inspiration for boldness.

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SNS 071: Remembering the Who (not the band or the doctor), Psalm 43, Psalm Tuesday

Can I just say that some things bear repeating? At least, the Psalmist seems to think so for he tells us once again how to have peace in midst of sorrow. It is by remembering who God is and what he has already done. Then trusting him to do so again. Trusting the one we know through remembering who he is. Well… let’s hear the psalm first, shall we? We’ll touch base afterwards. Oh, and there is an exciting announcement I’ll share at the end of this episode.

So, for now, my name is Charles, Charles Yerkes and this is Psalm Tuesday here on the Simple Not Shallow Podcast. This is a podcast for those who want a deeper faith and not an aggressively mediocre one. Psalm Tuesday is series in which, each Tuesday, we will listen to a Psalm being read in a manner that honors their original use as part of a worship service.     

So, grab yourself some coffee, and let’s get started. 

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Scripture Passages referenced:
Psalm 43

Other Scripture mentioned:
Psalm 8

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