Bookends — commonly used in reference to a beginning and an ending! We find bookends in the Bible with Genesis (the beginning) and the Book of Revelation (the ending). But we also see bookends in Psalm 1 and Psalm 150. Take a few minutes to read Psalm 1 (only six verses) and Psalm 150 (again, […]
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I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy (Psalm 142:1, NLT). David was hiding in a cave while being pursued by his enemy, King Saul. The prophet Samuel had anointed David as king when David was 15 years old and King Saul was still on the throne. Uh, oh! Now you know why
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I’m almost finished writing about all the psalms for “Psalms On Saturday,” but I’ve been avoiding Psalm 88. Why? It’s a psalm of trouble, sickness, defeat, and the betrayal of friends — yes, a psalm about a lifetime of trouble, sickness, defeat, and the betrayal of friends. We would think that such a desultory psalm
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To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens! (Psalm 123:1, ESV) Fifteen. . . Psalms 120 to 134 are fifteen psalms known as the Psalms of Ascent. These psalms were sung for over 1,0oo years (from the building of Solomon’s temple to its destruction by the Babylonians) by Jews returning
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Forgiveness is the key theme of the Bible! We all require God’s grace, as Romans 3:23 states, “For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” In Psalm 130, we find a contrite soul crying out to God. . . From the depths of despair, O Lord, I call for your help. Hear
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Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways! (Psalm 128:1, ESV) The best way to live begins and ends with fearing God! Psalms 128 explains the three great blessings received from glorifying God. These blessings include fulfillment with work or calling, a peaceful and productive family, and, finally, a prosperous nation. In other
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Psalm 111:1 ~ Praise the Lord! Psalm 112:1 ~ Praise the Lord! Psalm 113:1 ~ Praise the Lord! Psalms 111, 112, and 113 open with “Hallelujah,” which is the Hebrew word for “Praise Jehovah.” The three psalms are the “Hallelujah” psalms, giving us many ways to praise God. All three psalms contain only twenty-nine verses.
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May the glory of the Lord endure forever (Psalm 104:31a, ESV). Glory means two things: Who God is and what God does! When we look upon the Lord, we reflect His glory by becoming what He is and then, being changed, doing what He does! Psalm 104 describes God’s glory and how we can notice and reflect
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Psalm 87 is about Jerusalem, Jerusalem. When I read it, I can’t help but think of Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, or Beyonce singing New York, New York. The lyrics of New York, New York. . . Start spreading the news; you’re leaving today. I want to be a part of it, New York, New York
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For the past three years, I’ve been writing Psalms On Saturday in Interruptions. Today, I’ve changed the title to “Psalms On Saturday ~ A Magnificat Song,” featuring Mary’s Psalm (song) about her pregnancy and the upcoming birth of Jesus in Luke 1:46-55. Mary sang, “My soul magnifies the Lord” (Luke 1:46b, ESV). Reading the section heading for
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