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PSALM 51 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted to You (Psalm 51:13). In the previous lesson we discovered how David’s understanding of the depth and nature of sin propelled him to the mercy seat of God. Following his confession at the beginning of Psalm 51, he promised to teach … Continue reading “TESTIFYING OF GOD’S MERCY”

PSALM 48 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in His holy mountain (Psalm 48:1). In Psalm 48, the writer extols the glory of God as it is revealed in His holy city, Jerusalem. The Israelites cherished this sacred city because within its walls dwelled the ark … Continue reading “THE CITY OF GOD”

PSALM 49 For all can see that wise men die; the foolish and the senseless alike perish and leave their wealth to others (Psalm 49:10 niv). Psalm 49 serves as a necessary reminder to us. The psalmist describes the folly of those who trust riches and honors instead of God. He also paints a vivid … Continue reading “DEATH COMES TO ALL”

JOHN 19 Jesus answered, “You could have no power at all against Me unless it had been given you from above” (John 19:11a). One of the most difficult concepts to understand in Scripture is the relationship between the sovereign providence of God and human freedom. How can God ordain everything yet not violate human freedom? … Continue reading “GOD AND HUMAN FREEDOM”

EPHESIANS 6:10–20 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints (Eph.6:18 niv). God knows what we need before we ask Him, and in His providence He meets those needs. Yet, if God knows … Continue reading “WHY PRAY?”

PSALM 47 He is a great King over all the earth. He will subdue the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet (Psalm 47:2b-3). While God exercises His dominion and rule over all creation as its King and Sovereign, Psalm 47 focuses our attention on the majesty of God’s reign over His people … Continue reading “STRANGERS IN THE KINGDOM”

ISAIAH 46 “I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you” (Isaiah 46:4 niv). A.H. Strong wrote, “Christ is the originator and upholder of the universe.… In Him it consists, or holds together, from hour to hour. The steady … Continue reading “SUSTAINING PROVIDENCE”

JAMES 1 For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone (James 1:13b niv). If God is the primary cause of everything that happens, is God responsible for sin? What is the mysterious relationship between God’s sovereignty and sin? To answer these questions accurately, we must examine the human condition and how … Continue reading “GOD AND SIN”

PSALM 45 So the King will greatly desire your beauty; because He is your Lord, worship Him (Psalm 45:11). One of the most glorious images set forth in Scripture to describe the union between Christ and His people is that of the bridegroom and His bride. Psalm 45 captures this sacred union in a wedding … Continue reading “A SACRED UNION”

PSALM 46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth he removed (Psalm 46:1–2a). One of the most difficult tasks for Christians is to maintain faith when providence seems to run contrary to God’s promises. God has promised that He will strengthen and … Continue reading “DIVINE PROVIDENCE”