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Psalms 9–16: Refuge
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When life feels out of control and God feels distant, where do you even begin?
Psalms 9-16 are one big, honest conversation about what it's like to live in a broken world and still choose to trust God. David, who wrote all of these Psalms, was a man who fought 50+ battles, faced enemies on every side, and somehow kept his faith intact. These Psalms aren't polished theology. They're raw, real, and remarkably relatable.
In this episode, we cover everything from crying out in anger when evil seems to win, to finding shelter in God like a bird tucked under a wing. And we end somewhere surprising...with a hidden resurrection prophecy tucked inside a psalm written a thousand years before Jesus walked the earth.
This Psalms 9-16 Bible study covers:
- [09:50] Psalm 10: When God Feels Absent – David shows us how to ask "Where are you, God?" as an act of faith, not doubt.
- [12:30] Psalm 11: When Fear Has the Upper Hand – Why your foundation matters more than your circumstances and what it means that God is in control.
- [15:05] Psalm 12: Deception and Lies – How to take heart and trust God for protection when people in your life can't be trusted.
- [16:50] Psalms 13: When You Need a Safe Place – "How long, O Lord?" can become one of the most faithful prayers you can offer up.
- [23:03] Psalm 15: How to Find Favor with God – A surprisingly practical list of what it looks like to live in a way that draws you closer to God.
- [27:52] Psalm 16: A Prophecy You Didn't See Coming – A hidden vision of resurrection that Peter quoted at Pentecost pointing from David all the way to Jesus.
Psalms Show Notes:
- Psalms Roadmap
- Psalms Playlist on Apple Music
- Psalms Playlist on Spotify
- Psalm 8 (Hallé) by Phil Wickham
- ACTS Prayer Guide
- Psalms Prayer List
Group Discussion Questions for Psalm 9–16:
- [16:50] David asks "how long" four times in a six-verse psalm. Then his mind quickly pivots from lament to trust in God's unfailing love. Do you think this ability to vent without spiraling into despair is the secret to David’s faithfulness? How could you imitate this in your own faith walk?
- [23:12] Psalm 15 describes 10 behaviors of someone who walks closely with God. Which of these 10 behaviors feels most like a place of potential growth for you right now?
- [27:02] Psalm 16 says our security is not tied to a bank account, a home, or a job. God is our portion. What is one thing you tend to rely on for security more than God, and what would it look like to loosen your grip on it?
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This episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
