The central idea in the Psalm is 3a -- God sets apart the godly for Himself.

Psalms 4:1-8

Seems to me the central idea of this Psalm is David calls on God to bless him, cover him, and guide ...

Psalms 5:1-12

Fighting to hope in God - fighting against enemies Three grounds for deliverance -- three bases upon...

Psalms 6:1-10

My life is secure with God as my refuge.

Psalms 11:1-7

Having God as my refuge requires knowledge of God and it leads to a thankful heart.

Psalms 7:1-17

Note two repeating themes: 1) the heavens (vs.

Psalms 8:1-9

  Is 4c-6c an example of 1-4b? Is the sun one of the declarations of God? If so, is 7a ff an in...

Psalms 19:1-14

Note that there is no answer to the significant question.

Psalms 10:1-11

I see 4 statements in this Psalm 1) A plea, a request (to God): God, save! -- God, Help! 2) A promis...

Psalms 12:1-8

David preaches to his soul.

Psalms 13:1-6

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Psalms 14:1-7

the basic thought of the Psalm:  I was needy, God didn't forget me; I am now needy, God won't forget me.

Psalms 9:1-20

There is an unmentioned leap in this Psalm.

Psalms 15:1-5

Preserve me, is David's initial cry.

Psalms 16:1-11

David argues himself into confidence.

Psalms 17:1-15

David's joy in God is well founded.

Psalms 21:1-13

One unique aspect of this Psalm is there is no description of God -- only of David.

Psalms 26:1-12

David's declarations:  what he holds to:   H e has not despised or abhorred the affliction...

Psalms 22:1-31

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Psalms 20:1-9

David does what he calls others to do - he ascribes glory to God.

Psalms 29:1-11

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Psalms 23:1-6

Death must have really been close to David -- much more than I realize.

Psalms 30:1-12

The setting of this Psalm is unknown/uncertain, but it could be inferred that David is preaching to ...

Psalms 24:1-10

Fleeing David fights to hold onto God as his refuge.

Psalms 31:1-24

In affliction, David does two things well, he cries, and he calls out to God.

Psalms 25:1-22

Four divisions readily stand out in this Psalm.

Psalms 27:1-14

David's cry is that God would not be deaf -- that he would be able to hear David's call.

Psalms 28:1-9

David's story of rescue becomes the basis for his exhortation for all to know the Lord as their God.

Psalms 34:1-22

The Arc looks confusing, but for me it simplifies what is happening in the Psalm.

Psalms 35:1-28

Loading his argument with proof, David makes a case that it is best to trust God.

Psalms 32:1-11

Like 29, this is another Psalm that is practically all about God.

Psalms 33:1-22

David preaches to those who feel life is not fair because the ungodly flourish while the godly suffer.

Psalms 37:1-40

Another Psalm about David's sin.

Psalms 39:1-13

  Called to obey The "so then" in vs.

Philippians 2:12-18

By contrasting the ungodly with God, David makes the obvious point that the place to live is within the shelter of the hesed of God.

Psalms 36:1-12

The Big idea: If Christ is exalted, my situation is cause for joy.

Philippians 1:12-18

Like Psalm 51, 38 "memorializes" the impact of sin on David's life and how he responds.

Psalms 38:1-22

Walking forward looking backward, David draws on his experience of deliverance to gain hopeful confidence for future deliverance.

Psalms 40:1-17

What's the relationship between vs.

Psalms 41:1-13

Pretty clearly, the passage is about prayer, and the heart of Paul that drives the prayer.

Philippians 1:1-11

Cast away from Jerusalem, David remains faithful to seek God.

Psalms 42:1-11

    Paul processes his sense of God's will for his life.

Philippians 1:18-26

The witness of glorious suffering 28b really stood out as I did this arc.

Philippians 1:27-30

  Paul continues his exhortation regarding the importance of a church family system characteriz...

Philippians 2:1-11

Following the example of those who stand firm.

Philippians 3:17-4:1

The closing thoughts and exhortations I was moved by the warmth in Paul's heart as he shared his aff...

Philippians 4:10-23

If I cannot come to you soon     Seeing my arc of what I mark off as one large section (1:...

Philippians 2:19-30

Seeing the whole I mark off 1:25-2:30 as one large section.

Philippians 1:25-2:30

Stay focused on Christ 3:2-16 is part of a larger section in which Paul gives his concluding exhortation.

Philippians 3:1-16

I don't think my arc is necessarily warranted, but I like it.

Philippians 4:2-9

Trying to get the bigger picture in this passage.

Philippians 3:1-4:15

The Psalmist argues his case with God that something is really wrong and God should act.

Psalms 44:1-26

God reigns over the nations What a beautiful picture of God as King of the Earth.

Psalms 47:1-9

God's protected people: The truth of God's sovereignty over the nations makes God's people secure.

Psalms 48:1-14

The Courtroom and the Judgment   Vs.

Psalms 50:1-23

A song for 2 kings I'm going to interpret this Psalm as speaking to an earthly king, I'm assuming it speaks to David.

Psalms 45:1-17

Forgiven for His name's sake It seems David's appeal for forgiveness is grounded in what God would do for the glory of His name (13-15).

Psalms 51:1-19

More than a limited, personal promise, Psalm 46 exalts the world-wide reign of God.

Psalms 46:1-11

David's strategy in trouble is to watch for God (vs.

Psalms 59:1-17

Why should I want to be like them? I think vs.

Psalms 49:1-20

What do I do when there are real enemies, and I am afraid? One thing I notice in David that is quite...

Psalms 56:1-13

What a Picture for David's life.

Psalms 52:1-9

  My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! So Jotham became mighty because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.

Psalms 57:1-11

Surely there is a God who judges the earth David's hope is that the unrighteous judges will be judged.

Psalms 58:1-11

The Fool who refuses to acknowledge God I see four descriptions of the foolish: 1) Their corrupt dee...

Psalms 53:1-6

Situation/Response:  though David's enemies are against him and he is calling out to God, still God is His hope and helper.

Psalms 54:1-7

The Devastation of an Unexpected Enemy I get the impression from this Psalm that there are enemies t...

Psalms 55:1-23

  What to cry for in the wilderness 5 petitions Hear me (vs.

Psalms 61:1-8

In a time of victory, David doesn't take God's help for granted.

Psalms 60:1-12

A study in contrasting trust It seems this is surely a "teaching" Psalm.

Psalms 62:1-12

David gives reasons that support his declaration that God is worthy of praise, and that all mankind would perform their vows to God.

Psalms 65:1-13

Beautiful truth fills this Psalm, truth that was foundational for David as he was being tracked thro...

Psalms 63:1-11

Getting outside of ourself David gets God's global purpose.

Psalms 67:1-7

What stands out to me in this Psalm is David's expectation to rejoice while under attack.

Psalms 64:1-10

5 calls to glorify God 1-4 general call to "all the earth" 5-7 for what he has done in Israel's hist...

Psalms 66:1-20

I see 13 requests that Solomon makes for himself.

Psalms 72:1-20

The extension of God's reign As I've studied this Psalm, I increasingly get a sense of the majesty o...

Psalms 68:1-35

I see a pattern: ABAB BA B A -  vs.

Psalms 71:1-24

A theme I am seeing in the surrounding Psalms is how the psalmist bases his hope for rescue on God alone.

Psalms 80:1-19

Though strange, I love this Psalm.

Psalms 69:1-36

What is the link between the title, "for a memorial", and the Psalm? The Psalm seems like a spontane...

Psalms 70:1-5

What motivates God to act -- at least in the mind of this Psalmist -- what does he believe will move...

Psalms 74:1-23

Looking up seems to be the central focus of the Psalm.

Psalms 73:1-28

God exalts, and God debases.

Psalms 75:1-10

Matthew Henry on vs.

Psalms 76:1-12

The situation:  I'm .

Psalms 77:1-20

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Psalms 78:40-72

Recounting God's works strengthens hope (vs.

Psalms 78:1-39

This Psalm seems to fit into a situation/response relationship.

Psalms 79:1-13

A judgment scene - God judging the nations.

Psalms 82:1-8

So how does this Psalm match with Jesus' command in Mat.

Psalms 83:1-18

"I hear a language I had not known" (vs.

Psalms 81:1-16

Three sections make up this Psalm - remembering, requesting, declaring.

Psalms 85:1-13

One person I read on this Psalm comes up with 6 blessings of worship in the Psalm.

Psalms 84:1-12

Like many Davidic Psalms, 86 follows the patterns of: reliance on the name and character of God, arg...

Psalms 86:1-17

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Psalms 89:46-52

1-2 set the theme of the Psalm: God's faithfulness to his covenant of love.

Psalms 89:1-45

6 straightforward affirmations of God's city, Zion.

Psalms 87:1-7

"Before you" see Ps.

Psalms 88:1-18