Month: June 2026
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Psalm 26:1‑3 — Vindicated by the Lord’s Faithfulness
When the heart is besieged by false accusations or the pressure to compromise in the face of opposition, the natural instinct is often to defend oneself with anger or to retreat in fear. Yet the psalmist chooses a different path: he stands firm in the confidence that his integrity is…
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Psalm 25:20‑21 — Guard My Soul and Keep Me Whole
When the world is filled with those who seek to harm, deceive, or overwhelm the faithful, the heart instinctively seeks a fortress that cannot be breached. The psalmist concludes his plea not with a demand for the removal of enemies, but with a request for divine preservation. He asks the…
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Psalm 25:16‑18 — Turn to Me and Be Gracious
When the soul feels isolated in its suffering and the weight of affliction presses down with no end in sight, the heart often cries out for a sign that God is still near. The psalmist does not hide his loneliness or his pain; instead, he brings his raw vulnerability directly…
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Psalm 25:11‑12 — Forgiveness and the Fear of the Lord
When the conscience is burdened by the weight of past failures, the heart often fears that God’s patience has finally run out. The natural instinct is to hide, to minimize the offense, or to believe that the stain of sin is too deep to be washed away. Yet this passage…
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Psalm 25:8‑10 — The Lord Instructs the Humble
When your heart grapples with the mystery of suffering or the confusion of difficult circumstances, it is easy to assume that God is distant or indifferent. Yet this passage reveals a striking truth: the Lord does not withhold His guidance from those who feel their own weakness most acutely. Instead,…
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Psalm 25:6‑7 — Remember Your Steadfast Love
When the weight of past failures presses heavily on the conscience, the mind often replays moments of weakness and regret. In those seasons, the temptation is to believe that God’s patience has run out or that His favor depends on our ability to erase the record of our mistakes. Yet…
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Psalm 25:4‑5 — Teach Me Your Ways
When the path ahead is obscured by uncertainty and the weight of past mistakes clouds the judgment, the heart instinctively seeks a guide who knows the terrain perfectly. The psalmist does not rely on his own understanding or the wisdom of the world; instead, he throws himself entirely on the…
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Psalm 24:7‑10 — The King of Glory Enters
When the gates of the city stand closed and the world seems to hold its breath in anticipation, a voice calls out from within: “Lift up your heads, O gates!” This majestic scene depicts a royal procession approaching the holy city, demanding entrance for the One who is worthy. The…
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Podcast Episode: Melchizedek: God’s Pattern for Jesus and the New Covenant Age
Pip: Welcome to Learn Christ — where the question on the table today is whether the church has been quietly selling its New Covenant birthright for a mess of Old Covenant pottage. Mara: John Dunn makes exactly that case. Today we're covering the figure of Melchizedek, what Hebrews does with…