Category: Read Through The Bible

[:en]DAVID’S REQUEST (vs. 1-5, 9) O Lord my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help Do not drag me among with the wicked Repay them for their deeds and evil work Repay them for what they have done Bring back upon… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 28[:]

[:en]WHEN IN FEAR, REMEMBER THIS: “The Lord is my light and my salvation.  Whom shall I fear?  The Lord is the stronghold of my life.  Of whom shall I be afraid?” (v.s 1) WHEN CONFRONTED BY EVIL MEN OR ENEMIES, REMEMBER THIS: “When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh; When my enemies… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 27[:]

[:en]David was pleading with God to clear his name of false charges made against him by his enemies.  He had fought bravely and defeated Goliath to defend Israel’s honor.  Instead of rewarding him, Saul’s jealously prompted him to take David’s  life. David turned to God and asked Him to vindicate, to test and examine him. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 26[:]

[:en]The word “shame” appears three times in the first 3 verses: (vs. 1-3) Do not let me put to shame nor let my enemies triumph over me – applies to himself No one whose hope is you will ever be put to shame – applies to believers Those who are treacherous will be put to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 25[:]

[:en]The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for He founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters” (vs. 1-2) When we realize that the earth and everything in it belong to the Lord, that means we are only stewards and caretakers, not… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 24[:]

[:en]1.  REST AND RESTORATION  – “The Lord is my shepherd.  I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside quiet water, He restores my soul” (vs. 1-2) If we totally depend upon our good, great and head shepherd, He will provide our needs and lead us to a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 23[:]

[:en]Since the Messiah is to be a descendant of David, it is expected that many of the royal psalms would apply to Him.  In Psalms 22, David gave an account and amazing description of the suffering that the Messiah would endure hundred of years later. Description of Christ’s crucifixion compared against the New Testament: His… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 22[:]

[:en]David described all the gifts that God had bestowed on him – his heart’s desire, his lip’s request,  rich blessings, crown of pure gold, life, splendor and majesty, eternal blessings, joy of God’s presence.  We must also thank God for all we have – wealth, position, health. talents – and use them to glorify Him.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 21[:]

[:en]David’s prayer requests:  (vs. 1-5) May He answer you when you are in distress May He prOtect you in the name of the God of Jacob May He send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion May He remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings May He give you… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 20[:]

[:en]THE GLORY OF GOD IN CREATION (vs. 1-6) Nature itself reveals God Himself in creation.  Let us take a glimpse of God’s creation of nature and appreciate His handiwarok.  Thank Him for such magnificent beauty of design, intricacy and orderliness.  Let us proclaim God”s existense and the message of His salvation to the ends of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 19[:]