Talks

Psalm 89 begins with confidence, celebration, and strong declarations of God’s faithfulness — the psalmist lifts up God’s covenant love and mighty works with joy. But after verse 37, the tone changes. The psalmist looks at the brokenness around him and cries out in confusion, asking why God’s promises seem distant in the midst of suffering. Today, Pastor Chris helps us walk through this dramatic shift — from praise to lament — and shows how even the psalmist’s hardest questions ultimately point us to the Lord Jesus, the true fulfilment of God’s covenant faithfulness. Join us as we open God’s word together. Today’s reading: https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PSA.89.1-37.ESV

Do you ever wonder where God is in times of trouble — when life feels heavy, prayers feel unanswered, and hope seems distant? In Psalm 88, the psalmist cries out from a place of deep darkness… and receives no immediate answer. Today, Pastor Chris opens this challenging psalm and helps us see how even in silence, God is still at work — ultimately leading us back to the Lord Jesus, our true hope in every season. Join us as we open God’s word together. Today’s reading: https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PSA.88.1-18.ESV If you would like to view the slides. Click on notes below.

This week, Stuart Freer continued our teaching series in the Psalms with a focused and thoughtful exposition of Psalm 87. He carefully traced its themes forward to Revelation 21:1–27, highlighting the biblical vision of the City of God and the hope it offers to all who belong to Christ. In this message, Stuart outlines what Scripture reveals about that future city—its character, its beauty, and its significance for God’s people—and reflects on how this promise shapes our present discipleship. A clear, grounded, and encouraging exploration of God’s unfolding plan. Link for Todays reading https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PSA.87.1-7.ESV

Great is Your Steadfast Love — Psalm 86 Richard Hughes brings us a heartfelt teaching from Psalm 86, exploring four ways we can respond to God’s steadfast love: • Remember what God has done for us and promised us • Recognise our need and God’s greatness • Relate to a loving Lord and Father • Request what we need most Richard also shares a verse that means so much to him — “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.” He reads it in Welsh, a beautiful moment that resonates for us all. Join us as we hear Richard open up God’s Word and reflect on the greatness of His steadfast love. link for todays reading https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PSA.86.1-17.ESV