Tag: Psalms

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I lost a friend this morning. I knew him briefly at a local church. He was vibrant, loving, and kind. I will miss him. I do believe that prayer is vital while we are on earth. I continue to pray for his wife and family. This morning I was comforted by my Father’s love and truth. I’ve been reading five psalms each day—here is what I read this morning.

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Psalms

Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 91

Post author By Gene Slavit
Post date November 15, 2020
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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 90

Post author By Gene Slavit
Post date November 9, 2020
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Background

Psalm 90 begins the Numbers Book of the Psalms, which goes to Psalm 106. God’s rest is a major theme of these 17 Psalms, and this specific Psalm shows the need for God’s rest.

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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 31

Post author By Gene Slavit
Post date January 21, 2020
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This Psalm includes the Messiah’s final words in his earthly ministry: “Into thine hand I commit my spirit” (verse 5) as fulfilled by Jesus Christ in Luke 23:46. This is a Psalm of great joy and deliverance, for despite the enemy’s many attacks, the Messiah trusts in the Lord Who delivers him from every reproach and adversity. Jesus Christ knew that his times were in his Father’s hand (verse 15).

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Psalms

Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 30

Post author By Gene Slavit
Post date January 19, 2020
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The title of this Psalm includes: “A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David.” This refers to David’s own house, not the Temple.

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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 29

Post author By Gene Slavit
Post date January 17, 2020
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Background

This Psalm praises God for His mighty strength, power, and glory as the Creator. Jesus Christ glorified his Father, and taught others to do the same (Matthew 5:16; John 12:28; 13:32; 16:14; 17:1,5).

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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 28

Post author By Gene Slavit
Post date January 15, 2020
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Background

Like so many other of David’s Psalms, this Psalm shows the Messiah’s trust in the Lord’s strength to give him victory. The Lord is his strength and shield, “the saving strength of his anointed” (verses 7,8).

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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 27

Post author By Gene Slavit
Post date January 12, 2020
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Background

As a larger group, Psalms 25—41 are in many ways responses to the previous Psalms 16—24. And Psalms 25—28 contain prayers about the Messiah and what he would suffer and accomplish.

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Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 26

Post author By Gene Slavit
Post date January 9, 2020
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Background

This Psalm again shows the Messiah’s open and loving heart toward God. It begins with “do me justice” and “examine me” as he walks in his “integrity.” Then it shows how the Messiah walks in his integrity (verses 3-11). Therefore, the Messiah stands steadfast and steady and blesses the Lord in “the great congregation.”