David begins psalm 109 with a complaint against an enemy that has oppressed him. This enemy lied, hated, and returned to him evil for good. David then asked the Lord to bring judgement on him. He wanted his enemy to die or at least be destitute. He wanted him to have no progeny, and be … Continue reading The Great Messiah Reigns (Psalm 109 – 110)
God Will Win! (Psalm 108)
David begins this psalm with a pledge to be steadfast in heart in his praise for the Lord. He will use the lute and harp, and he will sing. Why? Because His mercy is great and His truth reaches the clouds. He then asks the Lord to to deliver him. He then prophetically speaks of … Continue reading God Will Win! (Psalm 108)
Thankful for Redemption (Psalm 107)
The psalmist writes of the great delivering power and work of God. 1 Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy, 3 And gathered out of the lands, … Continue reading Thankful for Redemption (Psalm 107)
The Joy of Forgiveness (Psalm 106)
The psalmist here describes the many failings of Israel as a nation. He speaks of their rebellion by the Red Sea, complaining against Moses when Pharaoh threatened them. God then dried up the Red Sea and delivered them and led them through, destroying Pharaoh's army. They complained for food is the wilderness, and God fed … Continue reading The Joy of Forgiveness (Psalm 106)
The Lord’s Eternal Faithfulness (Psalm 105)
This psalm describes God's faithfulness in several different verses focusing on various aspects of God's goodness. The first verse speaks of the need for men to give thanks to the Lord, which is the purpose of the psalm primarily. The second verse describes His covenant with Israel and His role as the righteous judge. The … Continue reading The Lord’s Eternal Faithfulness (Psalm 105)
(Psalm 104)
This psalm speaks to the great work of the sovereign Lord in creation and providence. The writer speaks of the Lord being great, clothed in honor and majesty. He is covered with light and stretched out the heavens like a curtain. He uses the clouds and heavens as His chariot, He laid the foundations of … Continue reading (Psalm 104)
Praise Him for His Mercies: Forget Not His Benefits (Psalm 103)
David writes this psalm of praise unto God, primarily lifting up His mercies to mankind. He admonishes the reader to not forget the benefits of serving God. God heals, God forgives, God protects, provides, feeds, and renews. He gives justice to the oppressed, led Israel, is merciful, gracious, even-tempered, forgiving, and unbelieveably merciful. Man, … Continue reading Praise Him for His Mercies: Forget Not His Benefits (Psalm 103)
Faith of Our Fathers 1 Chronicles 5:23–26 (NKJV)
Notes from a sermon by Dr. Greg Sloop preached at the Kannapolis Church of God in the March 5, 2017 pm service. 1 Chronicles 5:23–26 (NKJV) The Family of Manasseh (East) 23 So the children of the half-tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land. Their numbers increased from Bashan to Baal Hermon, that is, to Senir, … Continue reading Faith of Our Fathers 1 Chronicles 5:23–26 (NKJV)
The Eternal Love of God (Psalm 102)
The psalmist writes a psalm here that reflects his affliction. He begins by asking God to hear and answer his prayer. The then describes his current situation: consumed, burned, stricken, withered, pining. His enemies reproach and swear at him, and he weeps constantly. He then takes a detour and speaks of the Lord's everlasting nature, … Continue reading The Eternal Love of God (Psalm 102)
I Promise This (Psalm 101)
1 I will sing of mercy and justice; To You, O Lord, I will sing praises.2 I will behave wisely in a perfect way. Oh, when will You come to me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. 3 I will set nothing wicked before my eyes; I hate the work of … Continue reading I Promise This (Psalm 101)
Devoted To You 