The psalmist describes in the twelfth chapter a society whose godliness and faithfulness ceases; we are living in similar times. In response, here are a few tools to help remain steadfast in these tempestuous times 🛐📖🧠 The Psalms Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsBUGQaDlvWHBYZk_6YUCaPu8cWWxMMT3 Bibliography: Herbert G. May and Bruce M. Metzger, The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha. C. Hassell Bullock, An Introduction to the Old Testament: Poetic Books, Revised and Expanded (Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 1988). Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Ethics, ed. Clifford Green, vol. 6, Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works (Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2005). Check out our social media pages! 💥✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionChurchDC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redemption.churchdc/

Our life is comprised of enduring many tests, some of which are attacks from the enemy and others are sent by the Lord to build our spiritual strength 💪⚔️🛡️ Even in the midst of hardship, our call is to submit to His guidance. Join us as we explore what submission to God looks like. The Psalms Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsBUGQaDlvWHBYZk_6YUCaPu8cWWxMMT3 Bibliography: Herbert G. May and Bruce M. Metzger, The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, 662. Herbert G. May and Bruce M. Metzger, 662. Herbert G. May and Bruce M. Metzger, 663. The Catholic Study Bible, 735. The Catholic Study Bible, 735. Saint Augustine, Confessions, 330. Check out our social media pages! 💥✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionChurchDC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redemption.churchdc/

Understanding those who purposely hurt others and commit sin can lead to great liberation. This is possible through the power of the Word of God as well as personal testimony. In this episode of Wednesday in the Word, we explore the mentality of the oppressor mentioned freqently in Psalm 10 implementing Augustinian thought into the mix to further comment on humanity's fallen state 📚🔍✒️ The Psalms Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsBUGQaDlvWHBYZk_6YUCaPu8cWWxMMT3 Bibliography: Herbert G. May and Bruce M. Metzger, The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, 661. Herbert G. May and Bruce M. Metzger, 661. C. Hassell Bullock, Poetic Books, 156. Herbert G. May and Bruce M. Metzger, The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, 662. Saint Augustine, Confessions, trans. R.S. Pine-Coffin (London, England: Penguin Books, 1961), 14-15. Herbert G. May and Bruce M. Metzger, The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, 662. Check out our social media pages! 💥✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionChurchDC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redemption.churchdc/

Those who are oppressed can trust in the Lord 🛡️ Those who are righteous can also have faith in Him 📖 Our Lord cares for all of His creation, so we ought to care for it as well, especially the afflcited 🤝 As we journey through Psalm 9, join us as we learn how God is the righteous judge and cares about His people The Psalms Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsBUGQaDlvWHBYZk_6YUCaPu8cWWxMMT3 Bibliography: Herbert G. May and Bruce M. Metzger, The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, 661. The Catholic Study Bible, 733. C. Hassell Bullock, Poetic Books, 45. Paul R. House, Old Testament Theology, 410. Mother Teresa, No Greater Love (Novato, CA: New World Library, 2001), 93. Check out our social media pages! 💥✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionChurchDC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redemption.churchdc/

God created the heavens, earth, and all that is contained within it 🌍🪐🌌 That includes human beings as well. He loves His creation, and we have the responsibility of returning that love by adoring and glorifying His majesty 👑 The Psalms Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsBUGQaDlvWHBYZk_6YUCaPu8cWWxMMT3 Bibliography: C. Hassel Bullock, An Introduction to the Old Testament: Poetic Books (Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 1988). Metropolitan Kallistos Ware, The Orthodox Way, vol. 2, Classics Series (Yonkers, NY: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 2018), 21. United States Catholic Conference, trans., Catechism of the Catholic Church (Washington, DC: Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1994), 2628. The Catholic Study Bible, Third Edition (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2010), 733. Saint Athanasius, On the Incarnation, Popular Patristic Series 44B (Yonkers, NY: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 373AD) The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, an Ecumenical Study Bible (Revised Standard Version, Second Edition of the New Testament) Paul R. House, Old Testament Theology (Downer's Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1998). Westminster Shorter Catechism Alister E. McGrath, Christian Theology: An Introduction, 6th ed. (Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishers Ltd, 2017), Check out our social media pages! 💥✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionChurchDC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redemption.churchdc/

God judges both His friends AND enemies 🏛️📜 In this way, it is our responsibility to remain blameless, just as the Bible says 📖 The Psalms: https://youtu.be/ZHgLU2UUm1c Bibliography: C. Hassel Bullock, An Introduction to the Old Testament: Poetic Books (Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 1988). The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, an Ecumenical Study Bible (Revised Standard Version, Second Edition of the New Testament) Paul R. House, Old Testament Theology (Downer's Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1998). Check out our social media pages! 💥✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionChurchDC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redemption.churchdc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@redemptionchurchdc?lang=en

Even whilst experiencing some of the lowest moments of his life, King David still cried out to God in the midst of his languish 💔 Through the compassion and righteousness of our Lord Jesus, we too have the oppotunity to cry out to our Father and he hear us 🗣️🤲 Faith in Action: https://youtu.be/FFGEPvyZ9aA Bibliography: C. Hassel Bullock, An Introduction to the Old Testament: Poetic Books (Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 1988). The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, an Ecumenical Study Bible (Revised Standard Version, Second Edition of the New Testament) Paul R. House, Old Testament Theology (Downer's Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1998). Check out our social media pages! 💥✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionChurchDC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redemption.churchdc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@redemptionchurchdc?lang=en

The scriptures prove to us that God is trustworthy 🤝 So why not have faith in His ability to protect His people? Bibliography: C. Hassel Bullock, An Introduction to the Old Testament: Poetic Books (Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 1988). The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, an Ecumenical Study Bible (Revised Standard Version, Second Edition of the New Testament) Paul R. House, Old Testament Theology (Downer's Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1998). Check out our social media pages! 💥✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionChurchDC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redemption.churchdc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@redemptionchurchdc?lang=en

When we are under pursecution, our duty is to put our sacrifice and trust in the Lord 🛡️🤲 Bibliography: C. Hassel Bullock, An Introduction to the Old Testament: Poetic Books (Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 1988). The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, an Ecumenical Study Bible (Revised Standard Version, Second Edition of the New Testament) Paul R. House, Old Testament Theology (Downer's Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1998). Check out our social media pages! 💥✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionChurchDC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redemption.churchdc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@redemptionchurchdc?lang=en