[:en]David wanted to lead a blameless life. He said “I will” nine times. He did not want to have a perverse heart (v. 4) or a proud heart (v. 5) 9 “I WILL” Sing of your love and justice and praise (v. 1) Lead a blameless life (v. 2) Walk with blameless heart (v. 2b)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 101[:]
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[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/24/17)[:]
[:en]When Moses killed an Egyptian who harmed a fellow Hebrew, he fled for his life to the distant land of the Midianites. (Exo. 2:11-22) It was during this period when Moses entered into a period of dormancy. But God protected and prepared him for the biggest assignment of his life. (Exo. 3:10) You may have… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/24/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 11[:]
[:en]A great kingdom will come from the Branch of Jesse. The Spirit of the Lord will rest in Him. They will delight in the fear of the Lord with the Spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel,m power and knowledge. (vs. 1-3) God will judge with righteousness and there will be big peace on earth. (vs. 4-9) … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 11[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 150[:]
[:en]This is the last chapter of the Book of Psalm and the closing song in the Hebrew Hymnal. It summarizes what is praise and worship. Whom to praise? – Praise the Lord (v. 1a) Where to praise Him? – In his sanctuary and in his mighty heavens (v. 1b) Why should we praise him? –… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 150[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 149[:]
[:en]Le us praise the Lord in the a assembly of the saints (v. 1). Let us rejoice in his honor and sing for joy at home and on our beds (v. 5). Let us sing to the Lord in the battlefield (vs. 6-9). Use every opportunity to praise the Lord. Find all the ways… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 149[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 148[:]
[:en]”PRAISE” is the central theme of this psalm. it appears 13 times. Who should praise the Lord? From the Heavens – angels, heavenly host, sun and moon, shinning stars, highest heavens, waters above the skies (vs. 2-6) From the earth – great sea creatures, all ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 148[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 147[:]
[:en]Reasons why we have to praise the Lord: He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (v. 3) He sustains the humble and casts the wicked to the ground (v. 6) He covers the sky with clouds and supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills (v. 8) He provides… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 147[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 146[:]
[:en]”Blessed is he whose help is God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the seas, and everything in them — the Lord, who remain faithful forever” (v. 5-6″ Who is the God of Jacob? Creator – He is the maker of heaven and earth, the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 146[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 145[:]
[:en]How David described the Lord: The Lord is great and worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom (v. 3) The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love (v. 8) The Lord is good to all (v. 9) The Lord is faithful to all his promises (v. 13) The… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 145[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 144[:]
[:en]As God trained David’s hands for war and his fingers for battle, David considered God his rock (v. 1), his fortress, stronghold, deliverer and shield (v. 2). He was grateful that God had cared for him. (v. 3) as He parted heavens, touch the mountains, sent forth lightnings, scatter and shoot the enemies and reach… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 144[:]