The Lord has remembered to help his servant Israel, to fulfill his promises to Abraham and to his offspring forever, not mostly or mainly because of his mercy, but exclusively so.

This week, we’ll take a closer look at what it means to have a God who remembers us. Today, 1517 Scholar in Residence Chad Bird first introduces the Old Testament meaning behind the word and the Hebrew way of remembering.

Chad unpacks this call for all nations to make a joyful noise to the Lord. Izzi Ray sings "Under Your mercy".

Psalm 50 is rebuke to those that either think they are too important, or they think God doesn't notice their acceptance of sin and hypocracy.

Psalm 82 gives us a glimpse into the cosmic realm where God pronounces judgement on the fallen angels.

From the beginning to the end of his letter, John really wants one thing: for us to be in Jesus.

Psalm 81 is another description of the errors of God’s people throughout history.

A Psalm that speaks to the heartache of surveying the ruins of our lives.

His reaction was totally wrong. It wasn’t supposed to happen this way. When I’d finished confessing, he didn’t start yelling. Out of his mouth came words like forgiveness, grace, Christ, clean slate. He was saying all the wrong things.

When I revisit in my mind the very long list of stupid, mean, selfish things I’ve done, every one of them began with me saying something I shouldn’t have.

By the time we pulled off the side of the road, they had spilled out and surrounded our vehicle.

What I will tell you is that, despite all evidence to the contrary, despite what you think and feel and imagine, God is indeed in that dark place. You don’t know it, but he’s licking your wounds, too. And he’s keeping the deeper, blacker darkness at bay.