Verse by Verse

Verse by Verse Teachings offers in-depth, live Bible studies every Sunday morning. Shawn McCraney unpacks scripture with historical, linguistic, and cultural context, helping individuals understand the Bible from the perspective of Subjective Christianity and fulfilled theology.

PsalmS 109 and 110

Exploring Psalms 119–110, this study connects David’s betrayal to Judas, unpacks Satan’s Hebrew roots, and affirms Christ’s priesthood in Melchizedek.

Psalms 107 and 119

God’s Word is more than speech—it is Spirit, Light, and Life. Psalm 107 and 119 show how His Word heals, creates, and transforms those who seek Him.

Psalm 104

Believers are called to steward the earth, reflecting God's creativity and care, as Psalm 104 urges a shift from decay to spiritual renewal and responsibility.

Psalms 91 and 97

Exploring the Promises of Psalm 91 Introduction Welcome to our gathering today. As we begin, let us open with prayer and song and allow a moment of silence to center ourselves before we delve into the scripture. Today’s focus will be…

Psalm 82 Ye are Gods, Psalm 90

Psalm 82 and 90 reveal God's justice, Christ’s divine claim, and life’s brevity—teaching us to live wisely under His mercy across the ages.

Psalm 65, 69, 70, 73

These Psalms reveal Christ’s suffering, faith, and redemption, showing the contrast between seekers of God and the wicked, who ultimately fall despite prospering.

Pslam 57-62

These Psalms teach us to trust in God as refuge and judge, keep a fixed heart, resist evil, seek Him in sincerity—faith brings strength, patience, and lasting reward.

Psalm 55-56

Betrayal, justice, gender, and unity—Psalm 55–56 and related texts show how trust in God’s Word brings peace, equality, and strength through Christ.

Atheism: Psalm 53

The Process of Belief Welcome – Psalm 53, 6 verses, again, big topic that speaks so much to our world and apparently to the ancient. So, let’s explore it – but first . . . Prayer Song Silence Psalm 53 and…

Psalm 51 – 52

Psalm 51–52 highlight joy, humility, and God's goodness; words reveal faith, shape outcomes, and must be used with wisdom, humility, and care.

SIN, Part 2: Psalm 51, Part 3

Jesus’ sacrifice reconciles all to God. True faith rests on His work—not ours—revealing God’s fullness, love, and resurrection power within us.

SIN: Psalm 51, Part 2

Sin is missing God’s will. The Law exposed it, but Christ overcame it. Salvation is through His sacrifice—not merit—offered freely to all through faith.

Psalm 51

These Psalms show deep longing for God, true repentance, and inner renewal—highlighting grace, free will, and salvation through faith, not ritual.

Psalm 42-50

Water symbolizes spiritual renewal and life. Christ’s “living water” offers eternal sustenance, revealing God's Spirit as the true source of strength and hope.

Psalm 41

Christ’s resurrection marks a spiritual renewal. His Spirit fulfills the law, offers true life, and guides believers in righteousness beyond mere scripture.

Psalm 40 – Part 2

Shawn's teaching focuses on a personal relationship with God through Jesus, emphasizing faith, spiritual seeking, and transformation. Christ is the mediator to God, essential for true knowledge and enlightenment. Humility, deep faith, and selfless love are key to spiritual growth and freedom.

Psalms Chapters 39-40

Psalm 39 highlights life's brevity and vanity, urging trust in God. Shawn teaches humility, spiritual growth, and transformation through God's wisdom, emphasizing inner change over rituals.

Psalm Chapter 37-38 Bible Teaching

Trust in YAHAVAH, align desires with His will, embrace meekness, and reject wrath for spiritual transformation. Believers inherit spiritual blessings, not material wealth.

Psalms Chapter 33 – 36 Bible Teaching

The teaching highlights YAHAVAH's creation through His breath, the significance of the "Word" as Christ, creatio ex nihilo, and aligns with scientific theories. It emphasizes God's personal traits, the unique relationship with Israel, and salvation through YAHAVAH's mercy. It discusses Psalm discrepancies, continuous praise, and contrasts God's mercy with human wickedness. Shawn stresses family, unity, and global responsibility.

Psalms 31-32 Bible Teaching

Psalm 31 stresses personal Bible study for true understanding, not just relying on religious authorities. Shawn highlights the need for a direct relationship with God, spiritual growth, and the importance of faith and love over earthly pursuits. Christ reconciles humanity to God, and the New Testament is a personal covenant. Confession and repentance are key for spiritual growth and forgiveness.

Psalms Chapter 25-30

Shawn's teaching covers Psalms 25-30, focusing on acrostic structure, prayer, salvation, divine mercy, integrity, faith, God's voice in nature, and gratitude to YAHAVAH.

Psalms Chapters 23-24

Psalm 23 depicts God as Shepherd and provider, guiding and nurturing followers. Yeshua fulfills this role, uniting believers, offering peace, and emphasizing His unique voice.

Psalm Chapter 22, Part 2

Shawn's teaching links Psalm 22 to Christ's crucifixion, critiques traditional Trinity views, emphasizes Yeshua's obedience, and calls for evolving spiritual understanding.

Psalm 20, 21 and Psalm 22 Part I

Psalm 20-21: Prayer for deliverance, divine victory. Hezekiah's plea vs. trust in God's will. Yeshua's cry on the cross, spiritual struggle, prophetic fulfillment.

Psalm 19

Psalm 19 highlights God's creation and law, using nature as a testament to His power. Shawn teaches Christ's fulfillment of the law, emphasizing humility and spiritual enlightenment.

Why And How Subjective Faith Works: Psalms Chapter 18

1 Samuel covers the shift from judges to monarchy, Saul's rise, and David's early success. 2 Samuel focuses on David's reign. Shawn emphasizes subjective scripture interpretation, personal faith, and spiritual growth over tradition, using David's story and Psalm 18 as examples.

Psalms Chapters 12-17

Shawn's teaching links Psalm 12 to eschatology, emphasizing God's reconciliation through Christ despite human rebellion. He contrasts biblical tribulations with modern challenges, highlighting faith's role in connecting with God. He discusses the historical context of Psalms, the Jewish identity post-Babylon, and critiques Calvinistic determinism, stressing individual efforts to follow God. David's writings underscore trust in God, prophecy of Christ's resurrection, and the need for humility and faith beyond scripture.