[:en]SAMEKH (vs. 113-120) Three important characters of the Psalmist: He hated double minded men He loved God’s law He put his hope in God’s Word. He asked God: to keep the evildoers away from him. (v. 115) to sustain him according to His promise (v. 116) to uphold and deliver him (v. 117) to discard… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 119[:]
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[:en]LAMEDH (vs. 89-96) The Psalmist calso called God’s Word as laws (v. 91), precepts (v. 93), statutes (v. 95), and commands (v. 96). God’s Word is eternal. It stands firm in the heavens (v. 89). Nothing can change or destroy it. “Heavens and earth will pass away, but my Word will by no means pass… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 119[:]
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[:en]HERE TO SERVE When Jesus was with the disciple during the Last Supper, He “got up from the meal,… poured waster into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet” (John 13:4-5) Later, He explained to His disciples why He had done this. He said: “No servant is greater than his master, nor is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/24/19)[:]
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[:en]TETH (vs. 65-72) While the arrogant have smeared the Psalmist with lies, he still kept God’s precepts with all his heart because he delighted in His law. Sometimes affliction can make us learn His decrees and obey His Word. God’s Word can teach us knowledge and good judgment. For “the law from your mouth is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 119[:]
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[:en]HE (vs. 33-40) People waste their time and energy for worthless things. Instead of pursuing selfish gain, turn your eyes upon God’s Word. Build your life on the Word of God and get the real values of God’s treasures that endure forever. WAW (vs. 41-48) God’s word is truth and the truth shall set us… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 119[:]
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[:en]This is the longest Psalm with “God’s Word” as the theme. This Psalm is arranged according to the Hebrew alphabet with 8 verses in each alphabet. The Psalmist used different terms to signify God Word – Ways, Law, Statutes, Precepts, Decrees, Commands, Laws, Word, Teachings, Truth, Path, Testimonies, Judgment, Promise. ALEPH (vs. 1-8) Those who… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 119[:]
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[:en]”His love endures forever” is repeated five times in this Psalm. (vs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 29) Affirmation of God’s love: The Lord is with me. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? (v. 6) The Lord is with me. He is my helper. I will look triumph on my enemies… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 118[:]
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[:en]PLAYING IN CONCERT All believers in Christ belong to one boday. But each has different gifts according to the grace given by God. Among the gifts Paul mentioned are prophecy, service, teaching, encouragement, giving, leadership and mercy (Rom. 2:7-8) Each gift is to be exercised freely for the good of all (1 Cor. 12:7). When… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/23/19)[:]
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[:en]SILENCE When Habakkuk saw rampant oppression he asked: “How long, Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen?” (Hab. 1:2) But God had noticed, and He said: “Woe to him who piles up stolen goods … who builds his house by unjust gain!” (Hab. 2:6,9). We want God to make a quick… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/22/19)[:]
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[:en]SHARING A CUP OF COMFORT God is the “Father of compassion and the God of all comfort” (2 Cor. 12:3). We have trials and sufferings in this life, but we need not be afraid. For the Lord is using our trials and sufferings to make us more like Him. His comfort in our troubles equips… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bad” (6/21/19)[:]