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A Study Through Psalms
The Majesty of God (Psalm 113; Psalm 114)
Scripture reading - Psalm 113; Psalm 114 Today’s Scripture reading continues our study of the Book of Psalms and the collection known as the “Hallelujah Psalms.” Like Psalm 111 and Psalm 112, Psalm 113 and Psalm 114 begin with the phrase: “Praise ye the LORD” (Psalm...
The LORD is Great! (Psalm 145; 1 Chronicles 26)
Scripture reading – Psalm 145; 1 Chronicles 26 1 Chronicles 26 - Porters, Guards, and Administrators David’s census of the Levites continues in 1 Chronicles 26, assigning men and families who would serve as “the porters” of the Temple (1 Chronicles 26:1-19; note 1...
PRAYER: God’s Prescription for Troubles (Psalm 143; Psalm 144)
Scripture reading – Psalm 143; Psalm 144 Our Scripture reading continues in the Book of Psalms, and the titles of both Psalm 143 and Psalm 144 credit David as the author. Psalm 144 is a psalm of worship and praise, while Psalm 143 is a penitent,...
God Broke the Mold When He Made You! (Psalm 139)
Scripture reading – Psalm 139 Psalm 139 is titled, “To the Chief Musician, A Psalm of David,” and in my opinion, is one of the most profound psalms. Some of the foundational doctrines of our faith are acknowledged here, including the revelation that God is...
The Wonder and Providences of God (Psalm 131; Psalm 138)
Scripture reading – Psalm 131; Psalm 138 Today’s Scripture reading consists of two brief psalms that editors have attributed to David. Psalm 131 was titled “A Song of Degrees of David” and was numbered among the psalms sung when the priests ascended the steps of the...
Worship Music and the Character of Worship Leaders (1 Chronicles 25)
Scripture reading – 1 Chronicles 25 Twenty-four Orders of Levite Musicians Continuing the census and organization of the men of the tribe of Levi that began in 1 Chronicles 23, “David and the captains of the host” arranged the musicians who would minister in the...
The Judas Iscariot Psalm: The Treachery of a Friend (Psalm 109; Psalm 110)
Scripture reading – Psalm 109; Psalm 110 Today’s Scripture reading considers two Psalms attributed to David. Psalm 109, titled “To the Chief Musician, A Psalm of David,” was intended to be a song for worship, praise, and thanksgiving to the LORD. Psalm 110 was titled...
Faith is the Victory! (Psalm 108)
Scripture reading – Psalm 108 Psalm 108 is titled by the editors “A Song or Psalm of David.” While the themes contained in the psalm are like many we have studied (praise and thanksgiving), it includes portions of two other psalms. For example, Psalm 108:1-5 is...
Set Your Heart, and Seek the LORD! (1 Chronicles 22; Psalm 30)
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Why Do Many Hate the Jews and Despise Israel? (Psalm 147)
Scripture reading – Psalm 147 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. Some scholars suggest Psalm 147 was written after Israel returned from the Babylonian captivity; however, neither the occasion nor the author was revealed. Nevertheless, the...