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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In Psalms, chapter ninety-seven, verse ten, those who claim to love the Lord will be tested by how much they hate evil while living on this earth. A truly regenerated believer made one with Christ and indwelt by the Holy Spirit will love what God loves and hate what God hates. We should be vexed
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In Psalms, chapter ninety-seven, verses one through twelve, the psalm describes the four elements of God’s kingdom: righteousness and justice as the foundation of His throne, as in verse two, His ruling power over all the earth, as in verses one to six, and verse nine, His victory over false gods in verse seven, and
In Psalms, chapter ninety-six, verses two through three, those who have received God’s salvation and experienced His wonderful deeds must be eager to tell others that can deliver and save them. The command to declare His glory among the nations looks forward to the Great Commission that Jesus gave in Mark sixteen, verse fifteen, “And
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In Psalms, chapter ninety-five, verse eight, those who worship and praise the Lord must also hear and obey His voice, as in verses seven and ten. To ignore the voice of the Holy Spirit results in a hardening of our hearts so that we become less and less sensitive to the desires of the Spirit.
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