God is a comfort to his people, and a dread to his adversaries.

What is faith like? How do we have faith in the midst of trouble?

David’s psalm reveals a struggling our heart.

We find hope in God’s truth. It lasts longer than any peril we may face.

We need God to help us. Let us pray together for help.

The words of the wicked deceive and destroy.

Those who know God are saved from trouble.

Look at how foolishness and lawlessness are brothers.

The wicked may do some evil, but God’s mercy is eternal.

Sin is real and we cannot pretend otherwise. We need to confess our sins to God and repent.

What does God say to you? What part of this psalm do you need to hear?

In what do you hope and trust?

What does it mean to praise the city of God?

All peoples are called to praise the Lord.

God’s ever ready help is the faithfulness we all need in our lives.

What would it be like to live in a nation with an honorable ruler?

Knowing God’s works in the past gives us strength during the day.

No matter what the trouble, God is happy to be our help.

This psalm reveals a faith struggling to grow. We see what it feels like to face doubts, as what to do when we meet them.

We really must do good; God has done so much good for us.