Psalm 101 – integrity, speaks of the way of integrity and integrity of heart. But what does it mean to be a person of integrity? Psalm 101 – NASB The superscript for Psalm 101 is simply, “a Psalm of David.” In it, David shares his views about how rulers should conduct themselves. “In Europe the […]
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When Paul says he is being poured out like a libation, we writers know what he is talking about. For me, writing is a libation What is a Libation? Paul in 2 Timothy 4:6 says, “For I am already being poured out like a libation, and the time of my departure is at hand.” (NAB) […]
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In Psalm 100 – serve the Lord, we are called to worship the Lord with gladness. What is the connection between service and worship? Psalm 100 Psalm 100 is listed simply as a Psalm for Thanksgiving. It begins with a call to worship (NASB translation): “Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with jubilation; […]
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In Psalm 99 – nations tremble, the nations tremble and the earth shakes because the Lord reigns. Why? Why do the nations tremble? Psalm 99 Psalm 99 is a triple proclamation of God’s holiness. Three times the writer states God is holy, vs. 3, 5, and 9. The proper response to holiness? To fall on […]
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In Psalm 98 – right hand, God’s right hand has brought salvation. What is the significance of a right hand? Why is it important to us? Psalm 98 Psalm 98 – right hand begins with a call to sing praise to God for all the marvelous things God has done. His right hand and holy […]
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While we commonly understand God as light, what about the God of clouds and darkness? In Psalm 97 – clouds and darkness, God is surrounded by clouds and thick darkness. What does that mean for us? Psalm 97 Psalm 97 falls in the middle of three psalms of praise. “Psalms 96-98 each hail God’s coming as […]
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I recently returned from a trip to the northern lower peninsula of Michigan to see fall colors. As I watched the display of colors from my car window, I found myself wondering, are there seasons in heaven? Michigan Color Tours For the second year in a row, a wonderful array of deep reds, oranges and […]
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Sing to the Lord all the earth, the psalmist proclaims in Psalm 96 – all the earth. This includes all people, all nations, and even nature as trees sing praise to our God. Why does all the earth sing to God? Psalm 96 Psalm 96 – all the earth, speaks of widening circles of praise, […]
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Psalm 95 – rock of salvation, opens with a call to worship the Rock. Almost like a rock opera! The community is called to come together and sing for joy. But what is a rock of salvation? What constitutes salvation? Psalm 95 In the opening salvos of Psalm 95 – rock of salvation, the psalmist […]
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Psalm 94 – God of vengeance, begins with a call to God who avenges. What does God’s vengeance look like? How is it different from human vengeance? Psalm 94 In Psalm 94 – God of vengeance, the writer calls to God to avenge him and give the proud what they deserve. He asks, how long […]
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