David’s pilgrim psalm teaches a nation to bless the Lord who breaks snares and stops floods. It leaves us with a creed to carry: our help is in his name.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
David’s pilgrim psalm teaches a nation to bless the Lord who breaks snares and stops floods. It leaves us with a creed to carry: our help is in his name.
Psalm 40 moves from waiting to rescue to witness, centering on obedience from the heart rather than mere offerings. It teaches believers to sing, obey, and hope when pressure returns.
Psalm 9 remembers specific deliverance and confesses God’s permanent reign. It pairs throne and stronghold—public justice and personal refuge—and sends worshipers to proclaim his deeds among the nations.
Acts 22 recounts Paul’s testimony in Jerusalem—zeal confronted by Jesus, sins washed by calling on His name, and a mission aimed at the nations. The Lord’s providence and civil order preserve the witness for courts and kings.
The Samaritan woman’s encounter with Jesus at the well demonstrates His power to redeem and transform, breaking through cultural and social barriers to offer eternal life. Her story reminds us of the universal reach of the gospel and the call to worship God in spirit and truth.