The Psalms, Volume 1: Rejoice, the Lord Is King (Psalms 1-41)

by James Johnston, R. Kent Hughes (Editor)

Overview

The Psalms is one of the most widely loved books of the Bible. A source of instruction for our prayers, inspiration for our songs, and consolation for our tears, these biblical poems resound with the whole spectrum of human emotion and teach us to hope in God each and every day. In the first volume of a three-part commentary on the Psalms, pastor James Johnston walks readers through chapters 1–44, offering exegetical and pastoral insights along the way. In an age that prizes authenticity, this resource will help anyone interested in studying, teaching, or preaching the Bible to truly engage with God in a life-changing and heart-shaping way.

Part of the Preaching the Word series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433533587
Publisher:	Crossway
Publication date:	01/31/2015
Series:	Preaching the Word Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	480
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

James Johnston (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior pastor of Tulsa Bible Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma and a visiting faculty member at Jordan Evangelical Seminary. He has led workshops on expository preaching for over 15 years and is an instructor for the Charles Simeon Trust. He and his wife, Lisa, have four children.

R. Kent Hughes (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior pastor emeritus of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, and visiting professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hughes is also a founder of the Charles Simeon Trust, which conducts expository preaching conferences throughout North America and worldwide. He serves as the series editor for the Preaching the Word commentary series and is the author or coauthor of many books. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, and have four children and an ever-increasing number of grandchildren.

Table of Contents

A Word to Those Who Preach the Word 11

Introduction: The Lord Reigns! Opening the Book of Psalms 13

1 Blessed Is the Man (Psalm 1) 23

2 Let Earth Receive Her King (Psalm 2) 33

3 God Save the King (Psalm 3) 43

4 Trusting God in a Bad Economy (Psalm 4) 53

5 The God Who Hears Prayer (Psalm 5) 63

6 How Long, O Lord? (Psalm 6) 73

7 A Prayer for Justice (Psalm 7) 83

8 How Majestic Is Your Name! (Psalm 8) 93

9 Praise Him for His Justice (Psalm 9) 103

10 God, Where Are You? (Psalm 10) 113

11 Faith or Flight? (Psalm 11) 123

12 Deliver Us from Deception (Psalm 12) 133

13 How Long? (Psalm 13) 143

14 I Am the Problem (Psalm 14) 153

15 The Ultimate Question (Psalm 15) 163

16 An Easter Psalm (Psalm 16) 173

17 Lord, Hear My Prayer (Psalm 17) 183

18 The Lord Is My Rock (Psalm 18) 193

19 The Skies and the Scriptures (Psalm 19) 203

20 The Faith of Israel (Psalm 20) 213

21 Jesus' Joy (Psalm 21) 223

22 The Psalm of the Cross (Psalm 22) 233

23 The Lord Is Christ's Shepherd (Psalm 23) 243

24 The King of Glory (Psalm 24) 253

25 He Will Never Let You Down (Psalm 25) 261

26 The Man of Integrity (Psalm 26) 271

27 My Light and My Salvation (Psalm 27) 281

28 My Strength and My Shield (Psalm 28) 291

29 The Lord of the Storm (Psalm 29) 297

30 Resurrection Song (Psalm 30) 307

31 Be Strong and Wait for the Lord (Psalm 31) 317

32 The Blessing of Forgiveness (Psalm 32) 327

33 Shout for Joy! (Psalm 33) 337

34 Taste and See (Psalm 34) 347

35 My Savior Will Defend Me (Psalm 35) 357

36 God's Steadfast Love (Psalm 36) 367

37 Don't Envy the Wicked (Psalm 37) 377

38 A King's Confession (Psalm 38) 387

39 Waiting in Silence (Psalm 39) 397

40 He Set My Feet on a Rock (Psalm 40) 407

41 The Blessing of Christ (Psalm 41) 417

Notes 427

Scripture Index 453

General Index 465

Index of Sermon Illustrations 469

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Johnston is a pastor who rightly deserves the title ‘pastor-scholar,’ and his scholarly abilities and studies, as well as his pastoral sensibilities and sensitivities, are on full display in his commentary on the Psalms. As Johnston helps you exegete, illustrate, and apply the heart of the Old Testament in light of the person and work of Christ, I trust that your heart—like the men on the road to Emmaus—will burn within.”
—Douglas Sean O'Donnell, senior pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Elgin, Illinois; author, The Beginning and End of Wisdom; editor, The Pastor's Book

“While being sensitive to the original historical context of the Psalms as the prayer and songbook of the Jews, Johnston is keenly aware that there is a Christocentric end to which the Psalms point and a Son in whom they find fulfillment. Because of this, Johnston recognizes all the Psalms are messianic, and understood in this way means the Psalms are also the Christian’s prayer, song, and life book. Reading this commentary results in thanksgiving and worship. Johnston’s excellent commentary is a great addition to the Preaching the Word series. I commend it to you as both an aid to your preaching and as a companion to your devotional reading and praying of the Psalms.”
—Gregory C. Strand, Director of Biblical Theology and Credentialing, Evangelical Free Church of America

“Psalms will be a treasured volume in this series. The original text is taken seriously and the gospel is made clear. In reading it, my own affections for Christ were delightfully energized. Johnston weds his love for God’s poetry to his heart, which is so joyfully pledged to God’s people.”
—David R. Helm, Pastor, Holy Trinity Church, Chicago; Chairman, The Charles Simeon Trust

“More excellent fodder for sermons from this first rate resource for preachers.”
—Josh Moody, Senior Pastor, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois; author, Journey to Joy: The Psalms of Ascent