1 It is good to give thanks to the LORD,to sing praises to your name, O Most High;2 to declare your steadfast love in the morning,and your faithfulness by night,3 to the music of the lute and the harp,to the melody of the lyre.4 For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work;atContinue reading “Psalm 92: 1-9….A communal hymn!”
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Isaiah 44: 23-28….This needs an Accompanying Orchestra!
23 Sing, O heavens, for the LORD has done it;shout, O depths of the earth;break forth into singing, O mountains,O forest, and every tree in it! – The orchestra is made up of planets and stars, mountains and forest trees playing triumphant gloriously uplifting music to accompany the many reasons for which God is toContinue reading “Isaiah 44: 23-28….This needs an Accompanying Orchestra!”
Isaiah 41: 11-20….Is there a phobia for the Jews about their future?
Introduction: The word ‘phobia’ is not found in this passage. I use it because as I read this Psalm (remember that we looked at the first 10 verses yesterday) I think that somehow the Israelites have developed an understandable but nevertheless irrational fear of their neighbours! Irrational because God gives explanations, promises and hopes whichContinue reading “Isaiah 41: 11-20….Is there a phobia for the Jews about their future?”
Revelation: 1:9-20….Can True Love not be involved in Discipline and Judgement?
9 I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me aContinue reading “Revelation: 1:9-20….Can True Love not be involved in Discipline and Judgement?”
Rev 1: 1-11….Jesus speaks to John, the scribe!
1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that heContinue reading “Rev 1: 1-11….Jesus speaks to John, the scribe!”
Psalm 78: 51-61….Am I/Are you prepared to be enlightened?
Introduction: We are now on our sixth day at looking at Psalm 78. Do you remember what the purpose of Asaph was writing this Psalm? Before spending a long time recounting Israel’s history from Egypt to settlement in Canna, he challenges the people to be earnest in passing on their history to coming generations soContinue reading “Psalm 78: 51-61….Am I/Are you prepared to be enlightened?”
Psalm 76; 1-12….DO YOU WANT TO ENJOY THIS PSALM?
Introduction: I am not a Jew, sometimes it is easy to feel inferior as a Gentile – not of the chosen race! I am a Christian and in the Bible I am told that in Jesus there is neither Jew nor Gentile. We are from either background the forgiven children of our Father God. IContinue reading “Psalm 76; 1-12….DO YOU WANT TO ENJOY THIS PSALM?”
2 John 1:1-13….Beware of Heresy!
1 The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth, 2 because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: – I think that there are at least two reasons why John didn’t justContinue reading “2 John 1:1-13….Beware of Heresy!”
Acts 2: 1-5; 13-14;22-24;36-39;41….Heavenly bells & whistles!
Introduction: Most people know that Acts 2 in introducing the coming of the Holy Spirit, after Jesus ascends back into the Heavens, is extravagant and very colourful in its presentation! In fact it is the opposite to the language that is used when Jesus slipped out from the Throne of Eternity into an animal’s manger!Continue reading “Acts 2: 1-5; 13-14;22-24;36-39;41….Heavenly bells & whistles!”
Psalm 68: 28-35….As Psalm 68 comes to a close….
28 Summon your power, O God,the power, O God, by which you have worked for us.29 Because of your temple at Jerusalemkings shall bear gifts to you.30 Rebuke the beasts that dwell among the reeds,the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples.Trample underfoot those who lust after tribute;scatter the peoples who delight inContinue reading “Psalm 68: 28-35….As Psalm 68 comes to a close….”