Monthly Archives: April 2022

the gods will die

the gods will die Psalm 82:1-8 (JDV) Psalm 82:11 God stands in the god congregation; he pronounces judgment among the gods: Psalm 82:2 “How long are you going to keep judging unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah Psalm … Continue reading

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his people are not listening

his people are not listening Psalm 81:6-16 (JDV) Psalm 81:6 “I relieved his shoulder from the burden; his hands were freed from carrying the basket. Psalm 81:7 You called out in distress, and I rescued you; I answered you from … Continue reading

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celebrations in the seventh month

celebrations in the seventh month Psalm 81:1-5 (JDV) Psalm 81:11 Yell for joy to God our strength; shout in triumph to the God of Jacob. Psalm 81:2 Lift up a song – play the tambourine, the nice sounding lyre, and … Continue reading

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the root your right hand planted

the root your right hand planted Psalm 80:8-19 (JDV) Psalm 80:8 You dug up a vine from Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it. Psalm 80:9 You cleared a place for it; it took root and filled the … Continue reading

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a prayer for divine intervention

a prayer for divine intervention Psalm 80:1-7 (JDV) Psalm 80:1 Listen, Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; you who sit enthroned between the cherubs, shine Psalm 80:2 on the face of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh. Rally your … Continue reading

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for his name’s sake

for his name’s sake Psalm 79:1-13 (JDV) Psalm 79:1 God, the nations have invaded your inheritance, defiled your sacred temple, and turned Jerusalem into ruins. Psalm 79:2 They gave the corpses of your servants to the birds of the sky … Continue reading

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he chose David

he chose David Psalm 78:56-72 (JDV) Psalm 78:56 But they rebelliously tested the Most High God, for they did not keep his warning signs. Psalm 78:57 They treacherously turned away like their fathers; they became warped like a faulty bow. … Continue reading

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lessons from the past

lessons from the past Psalm 78:12-55 (JDV) Psalm 78:12 He worked miracles in the sight of their fathers in the land of Egypt, the territory of Zoan. Psalm 78:13 He separated the sea and brought them across; the water stood … Continue reading

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back to the drawing board

back to the drawing board Psalm 78:1-11 (JDV) Psalm 78:1 My people, listen to my instruction; bend your ear to the words from my mouth. Psalm 78:2 I will open for wise sayings my mouth; I will speak mysteries from … Continue reading

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light and sound show

light and sound show Psalm 77:10-20 (JDV) Psalm 77:10 So I say, “I am sick (to think) that the right hand of the Most High has changed.” Psalm 77:11 I will remember Yah’s works; yes, I will remember your ancient … Continue reading

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