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  • September 18 – Psalms from Exile

    Reading Psa. 44; 74; 79; 80; 85; 89 Devotional For the past several days we’ve been reading the book of Job. But recall that before that we read how the Israelites are in the midst of a 70-year period of captivity in the land of Babylon as a result of their sin and rebellion. Today…

  • Singing and Instruments in Worship (What the Bible really says)

    In this article, I examine what the Bible really says about the subject of singing and using musical instruments in worship. This is an emotional topic for many people. To help ensure we consider the subject honestly and without predetermined conclusion, let’s pause and pray for GOD’s blessing. What is worship, exactly? Before we dive in,…

  • 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…

  • May 5 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 17)

    Reading Psalm 139; 145; 148; 150 Devotional Psalm 139 GOD has searched us individually and known us perfectly. He knows when I sit down and when I get up. He knows my thoughts from where He is. He knows all of our ways perfectly. He knows what we will say even before we speak it.…

  • May 4 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 16)

    Reading Psalm 122; 124; 133; 134; 135; 136; 138 Devotional Psalm 124 If GOD had not been on our side when our enemies attacked, we would have been destroyed. Instead, He has kept us from harm. Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 133 It is…

  • May 3 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 15)

    Reading Psalm 119 Devotional At 176 verses, Psalm 119 is the longest “chapter” in all of GOD’s word. The focus of this psalm is on the importance of the word of GOD and His law, and upon obeying it. GOD has given us commands that are to be fully obeyed. A young man may keep…