Psalm 29 reminds us of the incomparable power of God, and how he makes peace by defeating his enemies.

We will consider the outcome of the meal the Lord prepares for us in the presence of our enemies.

Psalm 130 is a microcosm of the ordinary Christian life of guilt, grace, and gratitude.

We will be looking at God’s promise to restore the fortunes of Zion and the various ways in which he has done and will do that.  

Westminster Seminary California President Joel Kim delivers the spring 2020 President's Chapel

Westminster Seminary California President Joel Kim gives a morning devotion from Psalm 137.

Westminster Seminary California President Joel Kim gives a morning devotion from Psalm 3.

The psalmist sets forth the way of comprehensive, whole-hearted devotion to God’s law. And in light of his own sin and the evil of the world, he expresses a great uneasiness, mixed with an expectant faith in God for help.

Psalm 68 records the march of God across the desert from Sinai to Zion.  Probably composed for the installation of the ark of the covenant in the Jerusalem temple, this Psalm lies at the heart of Israel’s story—and ours as well.  

Psalm 2 is an obvious Messianic Psalm and is referenced several times in the New Testament. We will look briefly at the Psalm and then in three interesting places where the New Testament shows its fulfillment.

The Lord cares for us in the midst of the suffering we face in this life as Christians. So let us revel in his love and gratefully love him in return.

In the midst of challenging circumstances, we emulate the Psalmist in looking within ourselves.  Yet this Psalm and the Scriptures remind us of our dependence by highlighting the phrase “but God.”  

This psalm celebrates the God who fulfilled his promises to Abraham.

The Fall 2018 closing president's chapel

Graduating Senior Joel Zakahi exposits Psalm 138. 

Deliverance from sin is not the result of self-salvation. We cannot pull ourselves out of the pit. Rescue is the Action of God alone.

WSC's 4th Presidential Inauguration of Professor Joel E. Kim took place on January 9th, 2018.

WSC’s 4th Presidential Inauguration of Professor Joel E. Kim took place on January 9th, 2018.

The Psalmist reminds us that God is inescapable because he is everywhere and knows all things.