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  • Devotional Notes Psalm 116+John 4

    MORNING Psalm 116 B1 What does this mean? C1 The Psalmist praises God because God helped him. D1 Heard his prayer asking for mercy and deliverance. D2 He felt that he was going to die. D3 He experienced pain and agony. This is probably emotional pain. Certainly, emotional can bring on physical pain because…

  • Devotional Notes Psalm 115+John 3

    MORNING Psalm 115 B1 What does this mean? C1 Among many reasons to praise God are His love and faithfulness. C2 Note the difference between “gods” and Yahweh. C3 God is living, thinks, acts, talks, decides, moves, etc. C4 Verses 9-11 speak to those who should praise God: Jews, Priests, and everyone else. C5…

  • A Few Thoughts About Repentance

    D. L. Moody lists 5 things that flow out of true repentance: B1 Conviction B2 Contrition B3 Confession of sin B4 Conversion B5 Confession of Jesus Christ (Source: The Overcoming Life by D.L. ©Moody Moody Bible Institute 1994 (originally published in 1896) Conviction B1 Conviction is the feeling of guilt and being convinced of…

  • Devotional Notes Psalm 114+John 2

    MORNING Psalm 114 B1 What does this mean? C1 In verse 2 Jacob and Israel refer to the nation, not the person they were named after. C2 Israel (the Jews) spoke a different language then the Egyptians. C3 The sea refers to the dry sea that Israel walked over but in the same sea…

  • Devotional Notes Psalm 113+John 1

    MORNING Psalm 113 B1 What does this mean? C1 The Psalmist is excited. He praises God. Note how God is described as the God, not just a local god (…From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised)! Compare: Malachi 1:11 NIV My name will…

  • Devotional Notes Psalm 112+Luke 24

    3 Apr 20 MORNING Psalm 112 B1 What does this mean? C1 The person who lives God’s way will be blessed. God’s guidance principles are the best and are proven to be best as is obvious from society’s mess. C2 Verses 6 D1 Godly people will be remembered, that is, remembered by God. D2…

  • A Few Thoughts About Psalm 111

    Psalms 111:1-10 GW Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the company of decent people and in the congregation. 2 The LORD’s deeds are spectacular. They should be studied by all who enjoy them. 3 His work is glorious and majestic. His righteousness continues forever. 4 He has…

  • A Few Thoughts about Easter 2021

    Regardless of the changes in society, organized religion, or government decrees, there are certain truths that remain unchallenged. The term Easter is offensive to sum, so just substitute the Resurrection Day. Easter, the celebration of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, teaches us B1 There is life after death. Hebrews 9:27, Luke 23:43,…

  • The Pedestal

    I posted this 16 Feb 15 but thought I should post it again – People have a tendency to elevate individuals to practically god-like status in which everything they say or teach is the truth. Many popular preachers of all stripes have their own unappointed apologists. When one popular preacher’s teaching was criticized there…

  • A Few Thoughts on Psalm 115

    Any person’s character traits are patterned after the god that person worships. This Psalm 115 is basically divided into 2 parts. B1 Psalm 115:1-8 which covers the topic of the unbeliever B2 Psalm 115:9-18 which covers the topic of the believer The unbeliever (Psalm 115:1-8) B1 Asks a question, “Where is your god?” C1…