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PSALM 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the Lord (Psalm 1:1–2a). The theme of Psalm 1 serves as a preface to all the psalms, … Continue reading “DELIGHTING IN GOD’S WORD”

PSALM 2 “ ‘You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel’ ” (Psalm 2:9). A major theme in the Psalms is David’s struggle against raging nations that sought to overthrow him. His battles serve as an encouragement to believers who continuously engage in the spiritual warfare … Continue reading “OUR GOD REIGNS”

PSALM 3 But you, O Lord, are a shield for me, my Glory and the One who lifts up my head. I cried to the Lord with my voice, and He heard me from His holy hill (Psalm 3:3–4). The circumstance that prompted the writing of Psalm 3 was the rebellion of David’s son Absalom. … Continue reading “PRAYING WITH CONFIDENCE”

1 SAMUEL 13:1–15 “The Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be a commander over His people …” (1 Samuel 13:14). One of the most admirable characters from the Bible who has enjoyed renown throughout history is King David. His dashing personality, military exploits, … Continue reading “A MAN AFTER GOD’S HEART”

PSALM 34 I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth (Psalm 34:1). Even though David is not the sole author of the book of Psalms, he is the most famous. His prayers and songs to God provide a rich source for readers to learn of the mighty … Continue reading “AN ANATOMY OF THE SOUL”

PSALM 28 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped (Psalm 28:7a). Writing a commentary on the Psalms was not a mere intellectual exercise for John Calvin; it was a daily spiritual journey. Calvin lived at the dawn of the Reformation (1509–1564) and became a central … Continue reading “PRAISING GOD AMID TRIALS”

JAMES 5:19–20 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins (James 5:19–20). As we bring this year to an end, let us … Continue reading “RESTORING THE WANDERING”

PROVERBS 4:4–9 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God (Phil. 4:6). A helpful structure for personal prayer is provided by the acrostic acts: adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. Yesterday we considered adoration as the place where prayer must start. When we begin … Continue reading “STRUCTURE IN PRAYER”

LUKE 11:1–4 He said to them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come’ ” (Luke 11:2). The disciples knew the Psalms and other prayers from the synagogue services. When they asked Jesus to teach them to pray, they were not asking how to have contact with God. They were asking Him … Continue reading “THE LORD’S PRAYER”

MATTHEW 6:5–14 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” (Matt. 6:12–13). The second half of the Lord’s Prayer deals with our warfare against the world, the flesh, and the devil. The fourth petition of the prayer in its … Continue reading “THE CHRISTIAN CONFLICT”