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David VanDrunen (JD, PhD) is a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. He is the Robert B. Strimple Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at Westminster Seminary California, in Escondido, California, where he has served since 2001.

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Lost in Exile, Found in Scripture: A Fresh Look at Psalm 119

In this illuminating commentary on Psalm 119, David VanDrunen offers a fresh perspective on the Bible's longest chapter, exploring its profound relevance for Christians today. Through careful exposition of the psalm's twenty-two stanzas, VanDrunen reveals how this ancient text speaks to contemporary believers who, like the psalmist, live as 'sojourners' in a world that is not their true home.

Key Features:

• Warm and accessible meditation on Scripture's longest psalm
• Explores themes of affliction, persecution, repentance, and hope
• Shows how the psalmist's journey points forward to Christ

• Treats Psalm 119 as a cohesive masterpiece rather than isolated verses
  Written in an engaging and pastoral style, this book will help readers appreciate Psalm 119 not merely as a collection of individual verses but as a cohesive masterpiece that traces the spiritual journey of God's people.

  Perfect for:

• Students of Scripture
• Small group studies
• Personal devotional reading
• Anyone seeking to understand how God's word sustains his people through times of trial
  Discover how this beloved psalm illuminates the relationship between God's word and his people's experience as sojourners in this world.