Episode 57: How To Understand God's Purposes & Promises - Psalm 25:12-15

How can we truly understand God’s purposes and promises?

In this episode of Refuge & Strength, Pastor b.Side continues the verse-by-verse study of Psalm 25 by examining verses 12–15 and exploring one of the Bible’s most important principles for understanding God: the fear of the LORD.

Psalm 25 teaches that God’s truth is not understood through human intelligence, personal experience, or worldly wisdom alone. David explains that those who fear the LORD are the ones He teaches, guides, and brings into deeper fellowship with Him. This episode explores what that fear actually means—not simply terror of God, but humble recognition of His holiness, righteousness, sovereignty, and superiority over His creation.

Through David’s words, we discover why humility is essential for understanding God’s Word and why genuine fellowship with Him requires us to surrender our own standards of wisdom, goodness, and righteousness. The episode examines how God chooses to reveal His truth, why His instruction can challenge our assumptions and worldview, and how His purposes and promises are rooted in His eternal character and covenants.

The study also explores the Hebrew concept behind the “secret” or counsel of the LORD, highlighting the connection between fearing God and knowing Him intimately. Ultimately, Psalm 25 points toward Jesus Christ as the revelation of YAHWEH in the flesh—the One who bridges the gap between humanity and God and makes fellowship with the Father possible through His righteousness, death, and resurrection.

Join Pastor b.Side for this deeper look at Psalm 25 and discover How To Understand God’s Purposes And Promises.