In Psalms, chapter one hundred and three, verses one to two, “to bless” carries the meaning of “to praise.” This psalm expresses thanksgiving and praise to the Lord for the benefits and blessings bestowed on the believing covenant people. We must never forget God’s goodness to us, as in Deuteronomy eight, verses twelve through fourteen, […]
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In Psalms, chapter one hundred and two, verses twenty-five to twenty-six, these verses, quoted in Hebrews one, verses ten through twelve, imply that the experiences of trouble described by the psalmist apply to Jesus Christ as well, as in verses one through eleven of this chapter. However, verses twelve through twenty-eight speak about the Lord’s
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In Psalms, chapter one hundred and two, verse two, during times of great trouble in life, when nearly everything seems to be going wrong, and we find ourselves helpless to change the situation, our only hope is to call upon God and place our lives and circumstances in His hands, as in Psalms thirty-nine, verse
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In Psalms, chapter one hundred and one, verses two through three, faithful believers will prioritize to please God in their own homes. Family relationships are where true godliness must first be manifested and developed. The purpose and direction of our hearts must seek God in prayer, study His Word, have family devotions, show love and
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In Psalms, chapter one hundred and one verses, one through eight, the psalm pictures the kind of heart that the king of Israel must have if he desires to rule according to the will of God. The attitudes expressed in this psalm also apply to those who rule in the church of God, as in
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In Psalms, chapter one hundred, verse two, incorporates the individual and congregational singing that should be done primarily “unto the Lord,” as in verse one. “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands” compliments the theme verse for believers. Doing it with joy and out of a conscious awareness of His presence. In
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In Psalms, chapter ninety-nine, verse eight, God is capable of pardoning and punishing an individual together. We must distinguish between being restored in our relationship with God and still experiencing the consequences of sins committed.David’s sin was forgiven by God, avoiding the death penalty and remittance of eternal punishment in First John three, verse fifteen.
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In Psalms, chapter ninety-nine, verse three, although God is holy and to be feared, as in verses one through two, He has come down to us through Jesus Christ. He seeks our fellowship and delights in hearing and answering the prayers of His people. Moses, Aaron, and Samuel had a special relationship with God through
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In Psalms, chapter ninety-nine, verse three, the Lord God is so majestic and holy that even His name must receive the utmost reverence and respect. God should never be taken for granted, for He is enthroned far above humans in strength, justice, purity, and greatness. We must both love and fear God, as in verses
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In Psalms, chapter ninety-eight, verse nine, this verse will find its ultimate fulfillment in the Lord’s return to judge the world, as in Revelation chapters nineteen through twenty-two, eliminate sin and sorrow, and renew the heavens and participate in the final redemption when Christ rules the earth in righteousness and justice, as in Isaiah fifty-five,
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