Psalm 50:1-6 The Blunt Truth The world that we live in places some premium on political correctness; however, God is not into such speech. God often speaks in very plain terms, terms that are so plain that they offend our delicate ears. Such might be Psalms 50. The book of Psalms is largely a song … Continue reading “Psalm 50:1-6 – The Blunt Truth – Bible study”
Psalm 51:1-13 – What Do the Guilty Need? – Bible study
Psalm 51:1-13 What Do the Guilty Need? Notice the superscription: 1. In doing some recent study, I learned that many consider these notes as inspired. Some do not so obviously there is some question about it, but in studying the issue some for myself, I have learned some things. 2. The extra notes are mentioned … Continue reading “Psalm 51:1-13 – What Do the Guilty Need? – Bible study”
Psalm 56:1-7 – David’s Determinations – Bible study
Psalm 56:1-7 Davids Determinations David, as was often the case, was being attacked by an unnamed enemy. The psalms mention Davids enemies often. In fact, I have recently wondered if there might be a category of psalms which might be called "the Enemy Psalms." I have never understood whether David actually had so many enemies … Continue reading “Psalm 56:1-7 – David’s Determinations – Bible study”
Psalm 78:36-42 – Eight Steps to Staying Right with God – Bible study
Psalm 78:36-42 Eight Steps In Being Right With God Would you notice three things from this text? 1. \#Psalm 78:37\ The people were not right with God. a. This type of boldness would offend most in our culture today; yet, it is not a man making the statement but God Himself. b. Sadly, God is … Continue reading “Psalm 78:36-42 – Eight Steps to Staying Right with God – Bible study”
Psalm 79:9 – For His Glory – Bible study
Psalm 79:9 For His Glory \#Psalm 8:1, 115:1, 1Cor 10:31, Is 48:11\ Each of these verses have something in common. They all point us to the Lords glory. Question – Why does God do what God does? Answer – To bring glory to Himself. That is THE main reason God does all that God does. … Continue reading “Psalm 79:9 – For His Glory – Bible study”
Psalm 84:1 – The Blessed Man – Bible study
Psalm 84:1 The Blessed Man Three times in this Psalm, God points to the blessed. 1. \#4\ Blessed are those who dwell in Gods house. 2. \#5\ Blessed is the man whose strength is in the Lord. 3. \#12\ Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord. 13x the Bible says "blessed is the … Continue reading “Psalm 84:1 – The Blessed Man – Bible study”
Psalm 91 – I Want In! – Bible study
Psalm 91 I Want In! This psalm begins by telling us of a secret place, a place that God has reserved for His own. It is not called a secret place because the saved do not know about it. It is called the secret place because the wicked cannot get to us there. It is … Continue reading “Psalm 91 – I Want In! – Bible study”
Psalm 92:1-6 – It’s A Good Thing to Be Thankful – Bible study
Psalm 92:1-6 It Is Good to Thank the Lord This Thursday is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is one of our least commercialized holidays and I for one am glad. I suppose it is difficult to make much of a profit on a day whose purpose is to be thankful. However, the Bible teaches us that we are … Continue reading “Psalm 92:1-6 – It’s A Good Thing to Be Thankful – Bible study”
Psalm 100:1 – The Foundations of Thanksgiving – Bible study
Psalm 100:1 The Foundations of Thanksgiving This Thursday is Thanksgiving. Since most history books and classes have re- written the history of this holiday, let me take a few moments to remind you of its origins. I. The History of Thanksgiving A. The first thanksgiving In the Spring, after their survival of that first difficult … Continue reading “Psalm 100:1 – The Foundations of Thanksgiving – Bible study”
Psalm 103:1 – What Kind of God Do You Serve? – Bible study
Psalm 103:1 What Kind of God Do You Serve? That may sound like a strange question, but it is not. Because we serve God by faith and not by sight, the image we have of God will be one of the most important factors in determining our relationship with God. That is, we will not … Continue reading “Psalm 103:1 – What Kind of God Do You Serve? – Bible study”