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Psalms

Psalms in Poetic Form: PSALM 111

Click here to read PSALM 111 in poetic form.

Background

Psalm 111 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 111 declares the Messiah’s great love for God and His Word.

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Psalms

Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 75

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Click here to read PSALM 75 in poetic form.

Background

Psalm 75 is in the Leviticus book of the Psalms (73—89). The Old Testament book of Leviticus focuses on matters in the sanctuary: the priesthood, ceremonial laws, and feasts. Almost all of these 17 Psalms mention the sanctuary and God’s relation to it. This Psalm shows the Messiah who is righteous and humble overcoming the prideful, who lift up their own “horn” in wickedness.

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Marriage & Family

Love and Marriage: Ephesians 5

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Have you read any books or manuals on marriage? Talked to a marriage counselor or family therapist? Watched TV shows like Divorce Court or Wife Swap? Asked family or friends for marriage advice? I have done all the above and more. And yes, I learned plenty. But most of it was fluffy self-improvement kind of stuff, sort of like trying to live on a diet of cake and ice cream with some chopped liver thrown in for nourishment. At one point, I decided to get serious and focus on God’s view of the subject in His Word and start eating right.