Tag: psalm
What Does it Mean to Believe (According to the Bible)? [part 1]
What it means to believe is the single most foundational concept in the Bible. And it’s also perhaps the most misunderstood concept. The Bible says that an unbeliever cannot be approved by GOD (see Heb. 11:6; Rev. 21:8). Yet, some passages regarding belief seem to contradict one another. For example, Rom. 10:13 says that everyone who…
December 14 – Paul’s Letter to the Colossians
Reading Col. 1:1-4:18 Philemon 1-25 Devotional During the two years that Paul is under house arrest in Rome, he writes four letters which are sometimes called The Prison Epistles (the word “epistle” means a letter). Today we read Paul’s letter to the Colossians and to Philemon. Paul had not visited the city of Colosse, but…
October 1 – It’s Good to Sing to GOD
Reading Psalm 126; 128; 129; 132; 147; 149 Devotional Today concludes our three-day look at the psalms written after the exile ended. Psalm 147 includes the statements: 1 Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful…7 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;…
September 30 – Praise GOD for His Goodness
Reading Psalm 107; 116; 118; 125 Devotional For today’s devotional we will consider the great truths revealed in Psalm 116. Psalm 116 is a psalm of praise to GOD because of His great goodness, and it is certainly fitting for this time period in history. Israel had sinned, was punished severely, and is now in…
September 19 – Exiles Remember Jerusalem
Reading Psalm 102; 106; 123; 137 Devotional Today we conclude our two-day look at psalms written during the period of exile in Babylon. These psalms give us insight into the feelings of the Israelites during their days far from their homeland. Psalm 102 expresses feelings of woe as of an afflicted man. The man, representing…
May 10 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 22)
Reading Psalm 45; 47; 48; 87; 110 Devotional Psalm 45 The Messiah is the most excellent of men. His lips have been anointed with grace, since GOD has blessed Him forever. GOD’s throne will last forever, a scepter of justice will be the scepter of His kingdom. The Messiah loves righteousness and hates wickedness, therefore…
May 9 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 21)
Reading Psalm 2; 22; 27 Devotional Today we begin looking at the Messiah as revealed in the Psalms. In doing so, however, we continue our focus on seeing GOD and His character. Psalm 2 Kings and rulers plot against the LORD and His Anointed One, but GOD, who is enthroned in heaven, laughs and makes…
May 8 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 20)
Reading Psalm 111; 130; 131; 141; 146 Devotional Psalm 111 Great are the works of the LORD. Glorious and majestic are His deeds. His righteousness endures forever. He has caused His wonders to be remembered. GOD is gracious and compassionate. He provides food for those who fear Him and remembers His covenant forever. He has…
May 7 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 19)
Reading Psalm 42; 53; 58; 81; 101 Devotional Psalm 42 Our GOD is the living God. He is my Savior and my God. By the day the LORD directs His love, at night His song is with me—a prayer to the GOD of my life. He is my Rock. Psalm 53 The fool has said…
May 6 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 18)
Reading Psalm 4; 12; 20; 25; 32; 38 Devotional We are now entering the next grouping of psalms which covers a variety of feelings from the believer directed toward GOD. Psalm 4 GOD is righteous and there are times where we long for Him to answer our cry. He has set apart the godly for…