One of the good kings of Judah was King Jehoshaphat. But Jehoshaphat’s life was a roller-coaster of faith. In 2 Chron. 18 Jehoshaphat makes an unfortunate alliance with wicked King Ahab of the northern kingdom. The two kings had agreed to go up against Ramoth-gilead together. Since Jehoshaphat was a godly king, he told Ahab […]
Psalms 42-43 have long been recognized as one Psalm, perhaps divided for liturgical purposes. But these two Psalms have also long been recognized as coming from a depressed soul. He says his tears have been his food day and night (42;3a). He says his soul is in despair, disturbed within him (42:5, 11; 43:5). He […]
When we first started the church, much contemporary worship music wasn’t that good. We had to be incredibly selective because the content was typically shallow. But about 15-20 years ago some things started to change. Sovereign Grace Music and Indelible Grace began to revitalize some old hymns (e.g., Before the Throne of God Above). Sovereign […]