Psalm 103 The Character of God The psalmist recounts the attributes of God thus revealing His character lest we become busy and forgetful. Earlier the psalmist wrote a poem saying his tongue was like a pen writing. Now he takes pen to paper and records what is a small but significant list of the character […]
1 Cor 1 “so that” How many times have you been asked why you continue on the road of Christendom? People wonder why I have been and how long I have been a believer in Christ. Paul explains two reasons why: “the testimony about Christ has been confirmed among you—so that you do not lack any spiritual gift.” and secondly “so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.” This is […]
Psalm 102 God is God Day after day we read of those who have passed on into eternity, some to everlasting peace and some to everlasting torment. Some honor God in this lifetime and others deride Him, yet the truth remains about our God: “But You are the same, And Your years will not come […]
Proverbs 21 Solomon points out that there are several classes of people his son will encounter in his life as king. These are the same that we also face. There are the stubborn,the simple, the naive, the wise and the foolish. He sums it up this way, ‘Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names, Who acts […]
Psalm 98 God protects His faithful followers Do you have a busy day ahead? Do you face timelines and people with tempers flaring? Does the news set you on edge? The psalm 98 is a perfect psalm for you to start the day. You who love the Lord, hate evil!He protects the lives of his […]
Psalm 94 Justice The wicked continue on their path thinking there will be no consequences for their actions because in their mind, God does not exist nor will He find them at fault. Yet, “justice will prevail” for the One who made man also is the One who has ears to hear and will avenge […]
Romans 11 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how unfathomable his ways! [Rom 11:33] Paul expertly reveals the plan of God for His people and we who are the Gentiles. Thus, Paul reminds us that salvation given to us is a gift for […]
Romans 10 Paul loves his people and it is recorded as such. In fact he loves them so much that he is willing to forgo his salvation if it would mean they could be saved, but salvation is a one way street…just you and God. There are no backstreets and no grandfather clauses to let […]
Proverbs 20 Responsibility Like many today, the people of the time this was written, wanted not to take responsibility for their own sins. Dr. Constable explains it like this: “They were claiming to be the innocent victims of the actions of others, blaming others for their condition. In this they sounded just like many in […]
Psalm 89 The Calling of David and You God called the nation of Israel out of Egypt,not because they were more numerous or more wise or more strong. God said He chose them “because of his love and his faithfulness to the promise he solemnly vowed to their ancestors that the Lord brought them out with […]
