MORNING Psalm 122 B1 What does this mean? C1 The men and people of Israel needed to make 3 journeys a year to Jerusalem. Those days are Passover, Pentecost, and Feast of Tabernacles. C2 We are still to pray for Jerusalem and peace. C3 If Jerusalem is peaceful, so are the residents. C4 The…
MORNING Psalm 120 B1 What does this mean? C1 Deliver me from my lying lips and more likely those who lie about me/us. C2 Compare Jeremiah: Jeremiah 20:10 NLT I have heard the many rumors about me. They call me “The Man Who Lives in Terror.” They threaten, “If you say anything, we will…
MORNING Psalm 119 B1 What does this mean? C1 This Psalm plus Psalms 1 and 19, teach much about Scripture. C2 Psalms 119:1-3 OEB Happy they whose life is blameless, who walk by the law of the LORD. 2 Happy they who keep his charges, and seek him with all their hearts; 3 who…
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…
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…
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…
Lyrics: Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! E’en though it be a cross that raiseth me Still all my song would be nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! – Though like the wanderer, the sun gone down, Darkness be over me, my rest a stone…
Definition (my definition, that is) B1 Someone knowingly or unknowingly doing the devil’s will. B2 Someone knowingly or unknowingly teaching the devil’s doctrine. B3 Someone knowingly or unknowingly representing the devil’s kingdom. Some Bible characters he has worked to destroy: B1 Job (Job 1-2) B2 King David (1 Chronicles 21:1) B3 Jonah B4 Peter…
While I’m studying but not ready to post yet, I thought I’d share how I do my personal Bible devotions. This takes 3 years. In the morning, read from the morning column, and in the evening, read from the evening column. Weekends are a time for reflection of what you have read. Use the…
For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments. Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make groundless…