Advent: Isaiah’s Prophecy of the Coming Messiah of Hope
What is Advent? We are waiting on the 2nd Advent! Are you ready? Seek the truth…
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Old Testament
Psalm 112: Joy, Success, and Confidence Come to the People of the Lord!
Psalm 111 describes the person of the Lord; thus, its partner, Psalm 112, describes the People of the Lord. What does a good, righteous, God-fearing believer look like? Let’s dig in. Psalm 112 1 Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands.2 Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire
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Psalm 111: Thanks, Praise, and Wisdom all Start with Fearing God
We need to pray the Psalms! Especially in times of uncertainty. We must remember that God is still in control and Jesus is the king of Kings! This Psalm is all about giving thanks, praising Him, remembering what He’s done, how He’s provided, and most importantly, how it all starts with Fearing God. Let’s dig
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Psalm 110: Jesus Messiah as King David’s Lord – Quoted 7 Times in the New Testament!
Psalm 110 is another Messianic Psalm, prophetic as King David speaks of “my lord”. It is the most quoted Psalm in the New Testament. Jesus, Peter, and the author of Hebrews and others quoted it or alluded to it some 2 dozen times to prove that Jesus is the Messiah — both God AND Priest!
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Psalm 109: The Evil Spirit that Terrorized David Still Attacks the World Today
Before writing a Bible Study or Sunday Psalm post, I like to read the passage or chapter a few times. When I first read Psalm 109, it hit me that what David was lamenting about is happening today to people who only want to do what’s right. Obviously, the same evil spirit that tormented David
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Psalm 108: With the Help of God People Will Do Mighty Things
Psalm 108 may sound familiar. That’s because it’s the combination of 2 of David’s other Psalms. Verses 1-5 are from Psalm 57 and verses 6-13 are from Psalm 60. When God repeats something — and we see that a lot in the Bible — that means it’s important. He wants you to understand it. He
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Psalm 107: See in History the Powerful, Faithful Love of the Lord
Psalm 107 begins Book 5, the last book within the Book of Psalms. Like in several other Psalms, the psalmist reminds the Israeli people of their history. Moreover, their history with God. Ultimately, it showcases God’s powerful and faithful love towards the Israelites and us humans who disobey Him continuously, yet He keeps loving us.
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Psalm 106: Why Must we Recall what God did in the Past?
Psalm 105 tells of how God treated Israel by recalling all the wonderful things God did in the past. Psalm 106 turns the table around to show how Israel treated God. They didn’t listen. They didn’t trust. They disobeyed. This study will help you dig deeper into each of the stories the psalmist is recalling.
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Psalm 105: Israel’s History Shows the Wonders, Promises, and Miracles of God.
Psalm 105 and 106 go together, but since both are lenthy, I’ll keep them separate. Studying history is important. Especially, when it comes to HIStory — God’s Story — Israel’s History. Recalling all the wonderful things, the miracles performed, the promises kept — everything that God has done strengthens our faith. It helps us to
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Psalm 104: Praise Our Creator God for the Wonderful Things He Has Done!
Psalm 104 praises our Creator God and His power encompassing everything from creation to justice. With only His Words, He spoke creation into being. He controls life AND death. Everything we see comes from God. It is a review of creation that showcases God’s wisdom in how everything works in tandem and harmony, yet with
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Psalm 103: With my Whole Heart I Will Praise the Lord!
Psalm 103 is one of my favorite psalms! It’s all about praising the Lord for all He’s done for us. There’s a beautiful hymn, “Bless the Lord, O My Soul” which I’ve shared at the bottom. That brings me back to when I sang in the choir in Miami. Another uplifting song based on this
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Psalm 102: Are You Overwhelmed with Trouble? Cry Out to God!
Psalm 102 is not just poetry, it’s prophecy. It very well describes what is going on in Israel today. This psalm was probably written at the time of Jerusalem’s destruction by Babylon on the 9th of Av, 586 BC. The Psalmist was overwhelmed with grief and distress, yet he knows that God is in control.
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Psalm 101: What Does Living an Honest Life of Integrity Look Like?
Living a life of integrity isn’t easy. Given that, in Psalm 101, King David gives us a prayer and a list that we can easily follow with the help of the Holy Spirit. Let’s dig in… Psalm 101 A psalm of David. 1 I will sing of your love and justice, Lord. I will praise you with
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Psalm 100: Shout with Joy and Thanksgiving Every Day to the Lord!
Psalm 100 is the last of the “Royal Psalms” — 93, 95, 96, 97, 98, and 99, proclaiming God’s reign over the earth. It calls for everyone, of all ages, to praise the lord and shout with joy! It’s short, but it packs a punch. It vocalizes living in an attitude of gratitude. Let’s dig
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Psalm 99: Cry to the Lord Every Day for Help!
When we’re in trouble, we are usually so caught up in the problem(s) that we forget to cry to the Lord for help. Psalm 99, another Royal Psalm along with Psalms 93, 95, 96, 97, 98, and 100, exalts Jesus as King. It doesn’t mention Jesus by name, but who else sits on His Mighty
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Psalm 98: The Lord Reveals His Victory and Righteousness to the World!
Another Royal Psalm, like 93, 95, 96, 97 – 100, praises Jesus, Our Lord and Savior! It tells us that He reveals His righteousness to every nation. How does He do that? Let’s dig in… Psalm 98 Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds.His right hand has won a mighty
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Psalm 97: Joy shines on those whose hearts are right with God
As another one of the “Royal Psalms” (93, 95, 96 – 100), its 2 main parts proclaim: God Reigns and God is Righteous. It culminates with “Light shines on the godly, and joy on those whose hearts are right.” That begs the question, “Is YOUR heart right with God?” Let’s dig in… Psalm 97 1 The
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Psalm 96: God will Judge the World with Justice and His Truth
Psalm 96 is another one of the Royal Psalms (Psalms 93, 95-100) that speak of God’s sovereignty over the earth. Looking around the world today, one can easily conclude that it’s all out of control. Therefore, we need to pray or sing these Psalms to remind ourselves that Jesus is King — meaning He is
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Psalm 95: Don’t Harden Your Heart! Listen to the Voice of God!
How do you listen for the Voice of God? Do you have a hardened heart? Do you feel far from the Lord? Praying Psalm 95 will help… Let’s dig in… Psalm 95 1 Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.2 Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us
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Psalm 94: Almighty God, Let Your Glorious Justice Shine Over the World!
What do you do when you see people doing evil, injustice, or doing the wrong thing? You remember Psalm 94. It’s an “Imprecatory Psalm” or one where the psalmist “curses” enemies, the wicked, and evil people. However, it reminds us that ultimately, vengeance and justice belong to God. There will be judgment. There will be
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