Message by Chris Chase – June 15, 2025
ABOUT THE PSALMS
The Psalms are a collection of 150 ancient Hebrew poems, prayers, and songs found in the Bible, specifically in the Old Testament. They are traditionally attributed largely to King David, though other authors such as Asaph, the sons of Korah, Moses, and others are credited with some.
WE CAN SEE OURSELVES IN THE PSALMS
– Our worst tendencies
– Our fears and worries
– Our hopes and ideals
– Reasons to remember, things we hope to forget
– How to express feelings when we don’t have the words to do so
1 Samuel 21:10-15 (NLT) So David escaped from Saul and went to King Achish of Gath. But the officers of Achish were unhappy about his being there. “Isn’t this David, the king of the land?” they asked. “Isn’t he the one the people honor with dances, singing, ‘Saul has killed his thousands, and David his ten thousands’?” David heard these comments and was very afraid of what King Achish of Gath might do to him. So he pretended to be insane, scratching on doors and drooling down his beard. Finally, King Achish said to his men, “Must you bring me a madman? We already have enough of them around here! Why should I let someone like this be my guest?”
OBSERVATIONS ON PSALM 56
1. David’s life was painful at that moment in time.
2. Though he was afraid, David still chose to trust God.
3. David’s trust led to a commitment of worship (Psalm 56:12-13) – A thank offering was a specific kind of sacrifice of thanksgiving in the Old Testament sacrificial system. It fell under the category of peace offerings, which celebrated fellowship with God.
TAKE HOMES
1. Life won’t always be pretty.
2. God is for you, proved through His Word.
3. Respond to God with trust and worship.
You can listen to the sermon on YouTube here.
About Chris Chase: Chris is a husband, father of two teenagers, and serves as the strategic engagement lead at Open Doors Canada, a non-profit that focuses on strengthening Christians where faith costs the most. Prior to this, he spent close to 20 years split between pastoral ministry and seminary administration. When not with his family or serving at his local church, Chris loves writing, being a sports and gym enthusiast, and coffee – both on his own and with friends.
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