The Songs of God’s People Question: What does it mean to “store up His word” in our hearts? Psalm 119: 11 I have stored up your word in my heart,that I might not sin against you.12 Blessed are you, O Lord;teach me your statutes!13 With my lips I declareall the rules of your mouth.14…
The Songs of God’s People Question: What does it mean to seek Him with your “whole heart”? Psalm 119: 1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless,who walk in the law of the Lord!2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,who seek him with their whole heart,3 who also do no wrong,but walk in…
The Songs of God’s People Question: What is the psalmist describing when he writes: “The stone that the builders rejectedhas become the cornerstone…”? Psalm 118: 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness,that I may enter through themand give thanks to the Lord.20 This is the gate of the Lord;the righteous shall enter through it.21…
The Songs of God’s People Question: Which comes first- the Lord being our “strength and song”, or the Lord becoming our “salvation”? Psalm 118: 10 All nations surrounded me;in the name of the Lord I cut them off!11 They surrounded me, surrounded me on every side;in the name of the Lord I cut them…
A New Song _________________________________________________________________ For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ! Romans 5.17 …I have come that they may have…
The Songs of God’s People Question: How can God – the creator of the universe – be at our side “as a helper”? Psalm 118: 1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;for his steadfast love endures forever! 2 Let Israel say,“His steadfast love endures forever.”3 Let the house of Aaron say,“His…
The Songs of God’s People Question: What do you think led the psalmist to conclude that: “…all mankind are liars”? Psalm 116: 1 I love the Lord, because he has heardmy voice and my pleas for mercy.2 Because he inclined his ear to me,therefore I will call on him as long as I live.3 The…
The Songs of God’s People Question: How do fear and trust balance each other, when the focus is God? Psalm 115: 9 O Israel, trust in the Lord!He is their help and their shield.10 O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord!He is their help and their shield.11 You who fear the Lord, trust in…
The Songs of God’s People Question: How do those who set up and trust in idols, “become like them” (v.8)? Psalm 115: 1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory,for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness! 2 Why should the nations say,“Where is their God?”3…