God is… “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in time of trouble.” Psalm 46:1 God is our strength. God is our refuge. God is an ever-present help in time of trouble> God is with us. God is our fortress. God is… God is my life. is– present tense singular verb Deuteronomy 10:17…
Clap! “Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.” Psalm 47:1 An outward expression of an inward joy. …are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy… (v8) 1 Peter 1:3-6 God has Given us a new birth into a living hope An inheritance that will not fade or spoil Shielded us…
A Woman Who… “…they saw her and were astounded; they fled in terror.” Psalm 48:5 Where is the temple located now? We are the temple of God. Where is the center of God’s presence now? We are the center of God’s presence. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 We need to keep in mind what we are…
Understanding Riches “A man who has riches without understanding is a like the beasts that perish.” Psalm 49:20 The higher interests of the soul cannot be affected permanently by anything so uncertain and transitory as riches. Barnes Understanding biyn (bene) I decided to include these after all. and understandeth not; from whence his riches and…
The Spirituality of Worship Those who sacrifice thank offerings honor me, and to the blameless I will show my salvation. Psalm 50:23 At the time when this psalm was composed, it would seem that there was a general reliance on the mere ceremonies of public worship; the spirituality of religion had vanished; general, prevalence, of moral corruption among…
When Nathan Comes to Call “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 ] Ask Ask for mercy and purification Have mercy on me Cleanse me (2,7) Let me hear joy and gladness Admit Admit and agree with God concerning our sin (3-5) True confession and repentance: A…