Daily Archives: April 30, 2013

understanding

Psalm 119:89-176 Numerous times in this passage, the psalmist prays for understanding.  Understanding will keep his soul alive (144, 175).  Here is a believer, and a disciple.  He does not simply trust the LORD for some future destiny, he clings … Continue reading

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returning to Zion

Isaiah 35 Isaiah’s message was not that the ransomed of the LORD were to be whisked off to heaven.  They were going to return to Zion with everlasting joy.  Jesus’ first ministry on earth was a foretaste of the kind … Continue reading

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