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LUKE 12 “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” (Luke 12:25 niv). “O Lord, Thou hast created us for Thyself and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Thee.” These famous words penned centuries ago by Aurelius Augustine reveal an important truth about human nature—that man … Continue reading “DO NOT BE ANXIOUS”

PSALM 143 Do not enter into judgement with your servant, for in Your sight no one living is righteous (Ps. 143:2). Returning to our study of the Psalms we find David praying at the seat of God’s mercy, not at the bar of His justice. He admits that no man can stand before God’s judgment … Continue reading “NO ONE IS RIGHTEOUS”

1 PETER 5 The God of all grace … after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you (1 Peter 5:10 niv). One thing that is more likely to cast a shadow over the light of faith than anything else is suffering. Because of the surprise so often manifested in the face of … Continue reading “UNDERSTANDING SUFFERING”

PSALM 38 My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear (Ps. 38:4 niv). People often feel guilty in the midst of difficult circumstances. A husband who has neglected his responsibilities as head of the family will feel guilty when his marriage begins to crumble. A dishonest employee will feel the heavy … Continue reading “DEALING WITH GUILT”

1 JOHN 1 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). Yesterday we briefly touched on a difficulty common to most Christians—the inability to accept forgiveness. This is especially true when people commit heinous sins or when they … Continue reading “FINDING FORGIVENESS”

PSALM 141 “Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips” (Ps. 141:3). Yesterday we studied how God’s enemies have mistreated and persecuted His people throughout history. In Psalm 140 David described the onslaughts of his enemies and how he longed for vindication. Like David, all the saints … Continue reading “GUARDING YOUR LIPS”

PSALM 142 When my spirit grows faint within me, it is You who know my way (Ps. 142:3 niv). During times of exclusion from the joys of family, friends, and loved ones, loneliness can overshadow even those with deep faith. Even David struggled with this subtle tormenter. Psalm 142 describes one such time when he … Continue reading “THE LORD IS MY PORTION”

MATTHEW 12:38–50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother (Matt. 12:50). In our previous lesson on Psalm 142, we witnessed how David overcame a difficult problem by resting and trusting in God. Do you handle difficulties in a way that is pleasing to the Lord? … Continue reading “KNOWING GOD’S WILL”

PSALM 139 For there is not a word on my tongue, but behold, O Lord, You know it altogether (Ps. 139:4). Psalm 139 stands second only to Psalm 104 for its majestic sentiments, eloquent style, and beauty of expression in describing the awesome character of God. While some commentators maintain that Psalm 139 extols both … Continue reading “OUR OMNISCIENT LORD”

PSALM 139 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made (Ps. 139:14a). Today we continue our study of Psalm 139 and its praise of God’s all-knowing character. In the first part of the Psalm, David gives examples of how God executes his omniscience in the life of His creation. In this second … Continue reading “GOD’S WONDERFUL WORKS”