by Stephen Cervera | May 14, 2025 | Psalmic Symmetry
Day 4 Reading: Psalms 4, 34, 64, 94, 124 Overview of Each Psalm: Psalm 4 – Answer Me When I CallA contemplative evening prayer. Surrounded by slander and restlessness, the psalmist urges others to trust Yahweh and chooses to lie down in peace. Psalm 34 – Taste and See...
by Stephen Cervera | May 14, 2025 | Psalmic Symmetry
Introduction & Purpose of the Test As I’ve been sharing my observations on a 30-day Psalms reading cycle, many readers have been struck by the thematic, linguistic, and emotional coherence found within each day’s five-psalm set. But to evaluate whether this is...
by Stephen Cervera | May 14, 2025 | Psalmic Symmetry
What Is Confirmation Bias? Confirmation bias is the tendency to favor information that supports our existing beliefs and to ignore or downplay data that contradicts them. In my case, that would mean seeing thematic or linguistic connections between Psalms in each...
by Stephen Cervera | May 14, 2025 | Psalmic Symmetry
Overview of Each Psalm: Psalm 14 – The Fool Says in His Heart, “There is No God”A dark assessment of human corruption and godlessness. The psalmist laments that no one does good—yet ends with hope that salvation will come from Zion. Psalm 44 – We Have Not Forgotten...
by Stephen Cervera | May 13, 2025 | Psalmic Symmetry
Reading: Psalms 13, 43, 73, 103, 133 Overview of Each Psalm: Psalm 13 – How Long, O Yahweh?A short but intense lament. The psalmist pleads for God’s attention in the face of sorrow and enemies but ends in trust and rejoicing, despite the silence. Psalm 43 – Send Out...
by Stephen Cervera | May 12, 2025 | Psalmic Symmetry
Reading: Psalms 12, 42, 72, 102, 132 Overview of Each Psalm: Psalm 12 – Help, O Yahweh!A cry for help in a corrupt and deceitful generation. Flattering lips and proud tongues abound, but Yahweh promises to protect the needy and uphold His pure words. Psalm 42 – Why...
