The Songs of God’s People Psalm 136: 13 to him who divided the Red Sea in two,for his steadfast love endures forever;14 and made Israel pass through the midst of it,for his steadfast love endures forever;15 but overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea,for his steadfast love endures forever;16 to him who led…
The Songs of God’s People Psalm 136: 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,for his steadfast love endures forever.2 Give thanks to the God of gods,for his steadfast love endures forever.3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords,for his steadfast love endures forever; 4 to him who alone does great wonders,for his…
A New Song Short Story _________________________________________________________________ “…where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21 The Golden Heart There was once a young girl who lived in a great house. The house and surrounding grounds were enormous, and filled with many, many children. The owner of the house was a wise, stately…
The Songs of God’s People Question: How do those who “make” idols – “become like them”? Psalm 135: 13 Your name, O Lord, endures forever,your renown, O Lord, throughout all ages.14 For the Lord will vindicate his peopleand have compassion on his servants. 15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold,the work of…
The Songs of God’s People Question: What is meant by the psalmist’s statement: “…our Lord is above all gods.”? Who or what are these “gods’? Psalm 135: 1 Praise the Lord!Praise the name of the Lord,give praise, O servants of the Lord,2 who stand in the house of the Lord,in the courts of the house…
The Songs of God’s People Question: How is unity like “precious oil”? …like “the dew of Herman”? Psalm 133: 1 Behold, how good and pleasant it iswhen brothers dwell in unity!2 It is like the precious oil on the head,running down on the beard,on the beard of Aaron,running down on the collar of his robes!3…
A New Song _________________________________________________________________ It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed Because his compassions fail not They are new every morning Great is thy faithfulness Lamentations 3:22-23 By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness O God of our salvation The hope of all the ends of the earth And of…
The Songs of God’s People Question: Reread verses 15-18. How has Jesus fulfilled each of these promises? Psalm 132: 11 The Lord swore to David a sure oathfrom which he will not turn back:“One of the sons of your bodyI will set on your throne.12 If your sons keep my covenantand my testimonies that I…
The Songs of God’s People Question: What do you think the psalmist is describing when he writes: “Let us go to his dwelling place; let us worship at his footstool!”? Psalm 132: 1 Remember, O Lord, in David’s favor,all the hardships he endured,2 how he swore to the Lordand vowed to the Mighty One of…
The Songs of God’s People Question: What is meant by: “…like a weaned child with its mother”? Psalm 131: 1 O Lord, my heart is not lifted up;my eyes are not raised too high;I do not occupy myself with thingstoo great and too marvelous for me.2 But I have calmed and quieted my soul,like a…