February 1 Psalm 24 (ESV) 24:1 The earth is the Lord‘s and the fullness thereof, [1] the world and those who dwell therein, 2 for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. 3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and … More February 1 Psalm 24
“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before … More Sheep in the midst of wolves
Sam Storms comments on Psalm 23, our reading for today: Perhaps the most pervasive theme in all of Scripture is God’s passion for God. No, that’s not a misprint. Many would have preferred that I say, “God’s passion for you,” but if God isn’t first and foremost committed to himself and the pursuit and praise of his … More God’s commitment to God
January 24 Psalm 23 (ESV) The Lord Is My Shepherd A Psalm of David. 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. [1] 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness [2] for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley … More January 25 Psalm 23
All the ends of the earth shall rememberand turn to the LORD,and all the families of the nationsshall worship before you.For kingship belongs to the LORD,and he rules over the nations. (Psalm 22:27-28, part of our reading plan for today) Charles Spurgeon, in The Treasury of David: As an obedient Son the dying Redeemer rejoiced … More His Kingship
January 24 Psalm 22:12-31 (ESV) 12 Many bulls encompass me; strong bulls of Bashan surround me; 13 they open wide their mouths at me, like a ravening and roaring lion. 14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast; 15 my strength … More January 24 Psalm 22:12-31
Today re read Psalm 22. These are words from Spurgeon’s introduction to his commentary on Psalm 22 in The Treasury of David: This is beyond all others THE PSALM OF THE CROSS. It may have been actually repeated word by word by our Lord when hanging on the tree; it would be too bold to … More Oh for grace to draw near and see this great sight!
January 23 Psalm 22:1-11 (ESV) Why Have You Forsaken Me? To the choirmaster: according to The Doe of the Dawn. A Psalm of David. 22:1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? 2 O my God, I cry by day, but … More January 23 Psalm 22:1-11
O LORD, in your strength the king rejoices, and in your salvation how greatly he exults! Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power. —Psalm 21:1 and 13 ESV C. H Spurgeon comments on these verses (we read Psalm 21 today) in The Treasury of David: Let us with … More Spurgeon: We need not be afraid of too much rejoicing
January 22 Psalm 21 (ESV) The King Rejoices in the Lord‘s Strength To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 21:1 O Lord, in your strength the king rejoices, and in your salvation how greatly he exults! 2 You have given him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah 3 For you meet him with rich … More January 22 Psalm 21
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