📖 Episode Description: In Psalm 6, David prays from the depths of exhaustion, grief, and guilt. His bed is soaked with tears. His strength is gone. His enemies press in. Yet in the middle of sorrow, something shifts — he remembers that God hears. In this extended reflection, we walk through Psalm 6 verse-by-verse, exploring: — The difference between God’s discipline and His wrath — Why “How long, O Lord?” is a faithful prayer — How tears can be worship — What it ...

In this episode of Damascus 432, we step into the early morning cries of David in Psalm 5 — a prayer shaped by desperation, reverence, and trust. Faced with enemies, deception, and a world of moral chaos, David doesn’t just ask for protection — he asks for guidance, for justice, and to be led in the righteousness of God Himself. We explore the deep theological contrasts in this psalm: — The wicked who are cast out vs. the righteous who are surrounded by favor — Empty words vs. hon...

In this episode of Damascus 432, we walk through Psalm 4 (ASV)—a psalm of David written for stringed instruments and restless hearts. David shows us how to wrestle with enemies, anxiety, and uncertainty, not by panicking but by pressing deeper into God’s presence. From trembling in anger to resting in peace, Psalm 4 moves us from inner unrest to divine stillness. Join us for a verse-by-verse theological and emotional breakdown using the American Standard Version, as we explore: Why David spea...

In this episode of Damascus 432, we explore Psalm 3, written by David while fleeing from his own son, Absalom. In a moment of heartbreak, betrayal, and personal collapse, David pens a prayer that reveals not panic—but profound trust in God. We walk verse by verse through the text using the American Standard Version (ASV), unpacking the deep theology, covenantal implications, and raw emotion embedded in David’s words. From the rise of enemies to the lifting of his head, from sleepless threats ...

In this episode of Damascus 432, we dive deep into Psalm 2 a powerful and prophetic psalm that speaks to rebellion, divine authority, and the unshakable reign of God’s anointed King. Using the American Standard Version (ASV) as our foundation, we explore the historical and theological context behind the raging nations, the laughing God, and the ultimate call to “Kiss the Son.” You’ll hear how this ancient song, attributed to David in Acts 4, still echoes truth into our modern world. Whether y...

Starting this series and my podcast off with the book of Psalms. Beginning with Psalms 1 and its small breakdown (in my own words and interpretation) Support the show