Category Archives: blessings
the elders’ blessing
20220606 the elders’ blessing Ruth 4:7-12 (JDV) Ruth 4:7 At an earlier periods in Israel, a man removed his sandal and gave it to the other party in order to make any matter legally binding concerning the right of deliverance … Continue reading
already rewarded
20220530 already rewarded Ruth 2:8-13 (JDV) Ruth 2:8 Boaz said to Ruth, “Listen, my daughter. Don’t go and gather grain in another field, and don’t leave this one, but stay here close to my female servants. Ruth 2:9 See which … Continue reading
a sun and shield
a sun and shield Psalm 84:9-12 (JDV) Psalm 84:9 Look at our shield, God; gaze on the face of your anointed one. Psalm 84:10 Better a day in your courts than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather stand at … Continue reading
rich and famous kings
rich and famous kings Psalm 72:15-17 (JDV) Psalm 72:15 May he live long! May gold from Sheba be given to him. May prayer be offered for him continually, and may he be blessed all day long. Psalm 72:16 May there … Continue reading
only a smile
Psalm 67:1-2 (JDV) Psalm 67:1 May God show favor to us and empower us; may he make his face shine upon us. Selah. Psalm 67:2 – so that your way may be known on the land, your salvation among all … Continue reading
many generations
many generations Psalm 61:5-8 (JDV) Psalm 61:5 God, you have heard my vows; you have given a heritage to those who fear your name.Psalm 61:6 Add days to the king’s life; may his years span many generations.Psalm 61:7 May he … Continue reading
able to cope
able to cope Philippians 4:10-14 (JDV) Philippians 4:10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it. Philippians 4:11 I … Continue reading
a harvest in an uncertain time
a harvest in an uncertain time Jeremiah 40:7-12 (JDV) Jeremiah 40:7 All the commanders of the armies that were in the countryside – they and their men – heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam … Continue reading
oil foot bath
oil foot bath Deuteronomy 33:22-25 (JDV) Deuteronomy 33:22 He said about Dan: Dan is a young lion, leaping out of Bashan. Deuteronomy 33:23 He said about Naphtali: Naphtali, enjoying approval, full of Yahveh’s empowerment, take possession of it west and … Continue reading
full repentance
full repentance Deuteronomy 30:1-3 (JDV) Deuteronomy 30:1 “When all these things happen to you — the empowerments and afflictions I have set before you — and you come to your senses while you are in all the nations where Yahveh … Continue reading
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