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PSALM 140 Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men; Preserve me from violent men, who plan evil things in their hearts (Ps. 140:1–2). Commenting with insight on Psalm 140 concerning the many onslaughts David faced at the hands of his enemies, Calvin wrote, “Being as he was a figure of Christ, we need not wonder … Continue reading “THE WORLD’S HATRED”

PSALM 136 Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever (Ps. 136:1). Psalm 136 contains a continuous refrain that follows a declaration of God’s glorious work. The insertion of the clause “For His mercy endures forever” serves as a reminder that all God is and has done is … Continue reading “HIS ETERNAL MERCY”

PSALM 137 How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land? (Ps. 137:4). Many of America’s founders fled their homelands to find religious freedom. They sought a land where they could worship God, without the regulations of a state church. The desire for freedom of worship drove the Puritans of England to the … Continue reading “FREEDOM TO WORSHIP”

1 CORINTHIANS 11:17–34 “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me” (1 Cor. 11:25b). Today we will examine four views concerning the question of the presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper. The Roman Catholic Church maintains that the sacramental union is … Continue reading “THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST”

PSALM 134 Behold, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, who by night stand in the house of the Lord! (Ps. 134:1). In the Old Testament the priests were responsible for maintaining the temple at all hours. While the nation slept, the Levites cared for the temple and led services for those few … Continue reading “FAITHFUL SERVICE”

PSALM 135 Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord; Praise Him, O you servants of the Lord! (Ps. 135:1) The writer of Psalm 135 intended to stir the nation of Israel to consider its God, to worship Him in a proper manner and with a sincere heart of praise. The psalms are filled … Continue reading “SPIRITUAL WORSHIP”

ROMANS 4:1–12 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while still uncircumcised (Rom. 4:11a). During the next six studies we will look at the means of grace God uses to bring unity to His people and glory to Himself: the sacraments. The word is … Continue reading “WHAT IS A SACRAMENT?”

ROMANS 2 Circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, and not in the letter (Rom. 2:29b). While Catholics believe that the sacraments are necessary for salvation, Protestants disagree. The sacraments do not establish or constitute the grace they signify. God conveys that which they symbolize apart from their use. For example, people may … Continue reading “A MEANS OF GRACE”

MATTHEW 28 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (Matt. 28:19). Jesus Christ instituted the sacrament of baptism after He had finished His work of reconciliation and had been resurrected by the power of the Spirit. … Continue reading “SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM”

PSALM 131 Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty (Ps. 131:1). David sought to encourage his people to fight diligently under his banner by reminding them that they owed him obedience because God Himself called him to be their king. David did not act pridefully; he submitted to God’s royal commission. He … Continue reading “OBEYING GOD’S CALL”