Phew! That wonderful day (Following the Lord Jesus Christ: #22) ended rather late, and I was so thankful to let my head hit the pillow. But wait—what? We have to get up very early now to follow Jesus. Let’s go!
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Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 143
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Psalm 143 is in the Deuteronomy Book of the Psalms (Psalms 107-150). These 44 Psalms, like the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, show God’s Word as the source of salvation, deliverance, and healing. This would be fully carried out in the life of the coming Messiah, the living Word, Jesus Christ. Psalm 143 shows the Messiah’s cry to the Lord for help from those who overwhelm and seek to kill him. The Messiah remembers the Lord’s past goodness and knows that He will cut off those who afflict his soul.
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Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 142
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Psalm 142 is in the Deuteronomy Book of the Psalms (Psalms 107-150). These 44 Psalms, like the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, show God’s Word as the source of salvation, deliverance, and healing. This would be fully carried out in the life of the coming Messiah, the living Word, Jesus Christ. Psalm 142 shows the Messiah’s cry to the Lord in his trouble, and he is rescued from the snares of those who persecute him. No person cares for the Messiah’s soul, but the Lord will bring the Messiah’s soul out of prison and bountifully care for him.
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Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 141
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Background
Psalm 141 is in the Deuteronomy Book of the Psalms (Psalms 107-150). These 44 Psalms, like the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, show God’s Word as the source of salvation, deliverance, and healing. This would be fully carried out in the life of the coming Messiah, the living Word, Jesus Christ. Psalm 141 shows the Messiah’s cry for the Lord’s protection and deliverance, and his trust in the Lord’s salvation.
We thought you might enjoy this sharing from a friend. – G&S
Happy Birthday, USA – A Unique and Exceptional Country
by Jeff Gardner
I spent a year after graduating from high school as a foreign exchange student living with a host family in the country of Bolivia in South America. One evening my Bolivian sister was doing homework with one of her friends when they asked me what was the date of the end of our War of Independence. I thought for a minute, and I replied that I could not remember the date of the end of the war.
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Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 140
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Background
Psalm 140 is in the Deuteronomy Book of the Psalms (Psalms 107-150). These 44 Psalms, like the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, show God’s Word as the source of salvation, deliverance, and healing. This would be fully carried out in the life of the coming Messiah, the living Word, Jesus Christ. Psalm 140 shows the Messiah in his constant struggle with evil and violent men. Yet, His loving Father would save and protect him, bringing the ultimate and eternal victory!
After Jesus had cast out an evil spirit in the synagogue, the action really started ramping up. Let’s follow Jesus and company over to Simon’s house.
Healing Simon’s Mother-in-Law
Matthew 8:14,15:
And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he (Jesus) saw his (Peter’s) wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever.
And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.
Mark 1:29-31:
And forthwith (immediately – eutheōs), when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon (immediately – eutheōs) they tell him of her.
And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately (eutheōs) the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
Luke 4:38,39:
And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.
And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately (parachrēma) she arose and ministered unto them.
These three passages of scripture have many similarities, but each record adds some different valuable information. I’ve put the three together, noting the differences in red for Matthew’s gospel, blue for Mark, and green for Luke. The word, “immediately”, catches our eye and leads us through this miraculous event, the healing of Simon’s mother-in-law.
And immediately he arose and left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon (Peter) and Andrew, with James and John. Now Jesus saw Simon’s mother-in-law laying ill with a high fever, and immediately they told him of her and appealed to him on her behalf. And he came and stood over her and rebuked the fever and took (touched) her by the hand and lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her, and immediately she arose and began to serve them.
Imagine the joyous meal they must have shared together after all these marvelous happenings. But the day was not over yet!
Healing Many and Casting Out Devils
Matthew 8:16,17:
When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.
Mark 1:32-34:
And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.
And all the city was gathered together at the door.
And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.
Luke 4:40,41:
Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.
And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.
Imagine the scene as Jesus walked out the door of Simon’s home, moving calmly through the suffering crowd, laying his hands on each and all, ministering to every one exactly what was necessary. No pagan rituals, spells, or incantations here! He even rebukes the devil spirits that would disturb the ministering of God’s wholeness to those in need.
What a way to end a most significant Sabbath—with healing and deliverance in body and soul for all who were brought to Jesus. And as Matthew 8:17 declares, this marked the beginnings of the fulfillment of the prophecy regarding the promised redeemer spoken of in Isaiah:
Isaiah 53:4,5:
Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
From our blessed vantage point today, we can see that as followers of our Lord Jesus Christ, we continue in his ministry to bless and heal all with the Word and the power of God in Christ in us. Let’s carry on with the joy of the Lord!
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We believe that CRT is important for every person to learn: Caring Reaching Tenderness. It can also stand for Choosing Righteous Talk. And even, Christ Redeems Today!
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Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 139
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Background
Psalm 139 is in the Deuteronomy Book of the Psalms (Psalms 107-150). These 44 Psalms, like the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, show God’s Word as the source of salvation, deliverance, and healing. This would be fully carried out in the life of the coming Messiah, the living Word, Jesus Christ. Psalm 139 shows the Messiah’s intimate relationship with the Lord, his heavenly Father. From Mary’s womb, God knew how wonderful the Messiah would be and what he would accomplish for mankind. Jesus Christ’s heart was pure and able to be “searched” so that he was led by his Father in “the way everlasting.” Jesus Christ brings eternal life to all who believe.
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Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 138
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Background
Psalm 138 is in the Deuteronomy Book of the Psalms (Psalms 107-150). These 44 Psalms, like the Book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament, show God’s Word as the source of salvation, deliverance, and healing. This would be fully carried out in the life of the coming Messiah, the living Word, Jesus Christ. Psalm 138 gives praise for God’s constant protection and care to David. The Lord in his mercy will “perfect” that concerning David by sending the promised Messiah to redeem mankind.