Monthly Archives: April 2013
miracles in the land of Ham
Psalm 105 This psalm was a comfort for the Israelites who found themselves in exile in foreign lands, because it recalled all the times that the LORD defended, protected, and avenged Israel when they were in foreign lands among foreign … Continue reading
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recovery
Isaiah 11-12 Looking far into the future, Isaiah sees a felled forest which is the LORD’s own people. Judgment has taken place. But out of the stump of Jesse sprouts a branch. A new king arises. He will gather together … Continue reading
ecosystem
Psalm 104 The psalmist analyzes how the earth works together like a precision machine to sustain itself – or not. He assumes that there is an unmoved mover, an uncreated creator. He sees intelligent design in the ecosystem, and it … Continue reading
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“we can handle this”
Isaiah 9:8-10:34 The prophet rages against arrogance and pride here. First, he attacks the prideful young men of Israel who insist that the Assyrian invasion is simply a temporary setback. No, God is judging his own people for their unfaithfulness. … Continue reading
blessing the LORD
Psalm 103 This psalm begins and ends with a self-invitation to bless the LORD. Why should I bless the LORD? Here the psalmist lists a few of the benefits of knowing God: his holy name his forgiveness his healing his … Continue reading
harvest joy!
Isaiah 9:1-7 The prophet foresaw a time when Galilee will lose its contempt and replace it with glory. They will lose their darkness and replace it with light. They will lose their oppression and gain a peace so strong that … Continue reading
a calm and quiet soul
Psalm 131 I have a busy day today. There are lots of things that I could be worrying about — lots of things that I could be occupying myself with. But here I stand. I wait on God to … Continue reading
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let me see
Psalm 102 The psalmist feels his days passing away like smoke. He is afraid that God is going to let him die in the midst of his life. Yet, he knows that the LORD will live on eternally, so he … Continue reading
the LORD, who is hiding his face
Isaiah 7-8 In times of spiritual darkness, lost people either dread or trust in political means, or are “drawn into occult gibberish” (ESV study bible). Isaiah calls on the remnant to stay true to the LORD, even when he seems … Continue reading
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commitment to integrity
Psalm 101 David’s ten “I will’s” here reflect a commitment to integrity and foreshadow the ministry of Christ. He will sing to the LORD (1) He will ponder the blameless way (2) He will walk with integrity of heart … Continue reading
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