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Jun 15, 2023 · What does the psalmist mean in Psalm 27:4 when he says, “One thing I have asked of the Lord”? Answer. King David’s singular longing for close fellowship with the Lord caused him to continually seek God’s presence and His favor.
- We Should Meditate on God’s Word.
- God’s Words Are Pure.
- God’s Word Is Powerful.
- God’s Word Created The World.
- We Need to Learn God’s Word.
- God’s Word Gives Light.
- God’s Word Never changes.
Many Christians today have been influenced by a pagan understanding in that they see the mind as something that needs to be emptied in order for the divine to invade it. However, the biblical understanding of knowing God is not that of emptying one’s mind but of filling it up by meditating upon God’s Word. God’s Word is something to delight in and ...
In contrast to the words of wicked sinful men (Psalm 12:3–4), the psalmist tells us that God’s words are pure. In fact, they are perfect, as they have been purified seven times. Because of their purity, God’s words should not be added to (Proverbs 30:5–6). Unlike many theologians today who say that God is not concerned with the details of the Bible...
While the heavens declare the glory of God and speak of His existence (Psalm 19:1; cf. Romans 1:20), it is the Word of God that converts the soul. The Word of God is powerful not only to convert but to convict, to conform, to console, to correct (2 Timothy 3:16; Titus 1:9). It is even more powerful than any other object we could hold in our hands (...
The New Testament further attests to this fact that the world was made by “the word of God” who spoke through His Son to create the world (Hebrews 11:3). The author of Hebrews has in mind the divine command “Let there be light” (Genesis 1:3), interpreting it in the fashion of Psalm 33:6. The psalmist goes on to reveal how this took place: “For He s...
The biblical understanding of the heart refers to the center of our will and moral activities (Jeremiah 17:10). Yet many of us fall into sin because we follow the cultural definition of the heart (emotions) when it comes to decision-making. This is why we hear people say things like “just follow your heart” or “trust what you heart says.” However, ...
Just as when God spoke the words “let there be light (Genesis 1:3) and lit up a dark world, so His Word provides light to walk without stumbling in this dark world. The psalmist goes on to say: “The entrance of Your words gives light” (Psalm 119:130). The more we “enter” or “open” up the word of God, the more light we will gain in comprehending its...
The psalmist here tells us of the unchanging nature of God’s Word. Right will always be right and wrong will always be wrong because God’s revelation is unchanging. The reason we can trust God’s Word, unlike the opinions of men, is that His Word does not change from year to year. This is because God Himself does not change in His being (Psalm 102:2...
- Simon Turpin
The psalmists praise the faithfulness of God. In the refrain of Psalm 136, “His steadfast love endures forever.” The mercy and fidelity of God are the basis for the psalmists’ appeals “from the depths” and the subject of profuse thanksgiving.
Nov 13, 2020 · What does Psalm 136 say about God’s character? Take a few minutes to read back over the passage and see what you find: He is praise-worth, loving, eternal, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, and judge.
Feb 29, 2024 · The Psalms stand as a testament to the multifaceted character of God, revealing His attributes, promises, and steadfast love towards His people. Through the poetic expressions of praise, lament, and thanksgiving found in the Psalms, we gain profound insights into the nature of God and His relationship with humanity.
Sep 5, 2019 · The psalmist refers to God’s Word as law and testimonies, precepts, statutes, commandments, and rules. Listen to what the psalmist writes: How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth (Psalm 119:103)!
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Feb 9, 2023 · He knew that He was fulfilling God’s purpose by laying down His life: “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus believed that God would not forsake Him in that endeavor.
