Santa Cruz Baptist Church Sermons Psalm 73; The Goodness of God
Nov 10, 2025
Join Dr. Alex Stewart, a New Testament studies professor and dean at Gateway Seminary, as he explores the profound themes of Psalm 73. He discusses the struggle between life's harsh realities and God's goodness, reflecting on Asaph's crisis of faith amidst envy. Stewart emphasizes the importance of worship and God's presence during doubts, revealing how a shift in perspective can lead to hope. He concludes with practical advice on navigating doubt and the necessity of relying on God, making a compelling case for the nearness of God as our greatest good.
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Worship Reorders Troubled Perspectives
- Worship reorients our perspective when life feels unfair and confusing.
- Asaph moved from envy to clarity by entering the sanctuary and seeing God's perspective.
Envy Fuels The Crisis Of Faith
- The psalmist's crisis begins with envy over the prosperity of the wicked.
- Seeing worldly success without God triggered deep doubt about God's goodness and presence.
Surface Success Masks Slippery Paths
- The prosperity of the wicked is deceptive and precarious, not secure.
- Asaph realized their path is slippery and leads to sudden ruin despite surface success.
