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Sep 5, 2019 · The psalmist mentions the law of God some 173 times in 176 verses. However, we must not overlook the fact that the psalmist points to God in every single verse. The psalmist was fixed on God’s Word, but more importantly, his focus was on God himself. As you journey through your day, don’t take your gaze off of God.
Jun 18, 2013 · Many of us desire to love God’s Word more, but are unsure of how to cultivate those desires. Psalm 119 is a heartfelt prayer from the Psalmist that can be used as a tool to transform your affections to love God’s Word more. Here are 10 Things to Know about Psalm 119: 1. Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible with 176 verses.
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- The Unique Contribution of The Psalms
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The story has been told of two men who were the sole survivors of a shipwreck. They were afloat on a life raft and after several days had given up any hope of rescue. Finally, one said to the other, “Do you think it would do any good to pray?” The other agreed that nothing could be lost by trying. Neither, however, had ever prayed. Finally, one rec...
Religious poetry was not unique to the Israelites of old. Archaeologists have found numerous “psalms” of worship which peoples of the Ancient Near East offered to pagan deities. O Lord, decider of the destinies of heaven and earth, whose word no one alters, Who controls water and fire, leader of living creatures, what god is like thee? In heaven wh...
The psalmist pictures God as enthroned upon the praises of His people: O my God, I cry by day, but Thou dost not answer; And by night, but I have no rest. Yet Thou art holy, O Thou who art enthroned upon the praises of Israel (Ps. 22:2-3). My friend, if God were enthroned upon your praises, how glorious would that throne be? If God were to be seen ...
Jun 23, 2023 · 3. Reorientation. But the psalms of reorientation portray reconciliation and redemption in prayers of repentance (the famous penitential psalms), songs of thanksgiving, and hymns of praise that exalt God for his saving deeds, sometimes pointing forward to Jesus, the Messianic Lord and Davidic King who will fulfill God’s promises, establish God’s kingdom, and make all things new.
Jan 4, 2022 · The book of Psalms is the praise book of the Bible, and it gives us hundreds of reasons why praise is important, as well as examples of how to give praise to God. In examining those reasons and examples, one thing becomes clear. “It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High...” (Psalm 92:1). Praise is a good thing.
Jan 4, 2022 · The Bible is filled with commands to give thanks to God (Psalm 106:1; 107:1; 118:1; 1 Chronicles 16:34; 1 Thessalonians 5:18). Most verses go on to list reasons why we should thank Him, such as “His love endures forever” (Psalm 136:3), “He is good” (Psalm 118:29), and “His mercy is everlasting” (Psalm 100:5).
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Psalm 42 poignantly conveys the psalmist’s intense longing for God’s presence amid spiritual desolation. Despite facing overwhelming challenges, the psalmist chooses to place hope and trust in God, praying for deliverance and expressing a resolute commitment to praise and worship even in difficult times.
