David begins Psalm 4 by thanking God for His help and faithfulness, then asking men why they seek David's demise and falsehoods. He then reminds his enemies that God is a friend and help to the godly, and hears their prayers. He shares the oft-quoted thought: 4 Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within … Continue reading Safety and Guidance (Psalm 4:1 – 5:12)
Thou, O Lord (Psalm 3)
David writes a psalm in which he cries out to God while being chased by his own son, Absalom, who would take the throne from him and be king. He starts by bemoaning the fact that he has had an increase in those who trouble him, and that he is considered doomed, without a chance … Continue reading Thou, O Lord (Psalm 3)
Messianic Power (Psalm 2)
Numerous times in the Old Testament, especially in the Psalms, prophecies concerning the Messiah are written. This psalm is an example of Messianic prophecy. The four verses each speak of an aspect of the Messiah's place and actions in the future. The first verse speaks of the nations (heathens) rebellious attitude toward the reign of … Continue reading Messianic Power (Psalm 2)
What Happened to Jack and Jill?
Sermon notes by Dr. Greg Sloop, Lead Pastor of the Kannapolis Church of God from the Sunday PM Service of November 6, 2016. Jack and Jill 1. Jack and Jill went up the hill To fetch a pail of water . Jack fell down and broke his crown, And Jill came tumbling after 2. Up … Continue reading What Happened to Jack and Jill?
The Way of the Righteous and the End of the Ungodly (Psalm 1)
The Psalms open with a simple, yet poetic description of the plight of the righteous versus the plight of the wicked. The first part 0f the psalm lifts up the blessings of righteousness. Psalm 1:1–3 (NKJV) 1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path … Continue reading The Way of the Righteous and the End of the Ungodly (Psalm 1)
The Repentance and Restoration of Job (Job 42)
Job apologizes to the Lord and then offers to answer, as God had instructed him. He then tells the Lord how hearing about Him did not compare to seeing Him. Now that Job has seen the Lord, he abhorred himself and repented. The Lord then turned to the friends of Job and scolded them for … Continue reading The Repentance and Restoration of Job (Job 42)
God Challenges Job (Job 40:6 – 41:34)
"Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind..." is the opening line of this response of God's voice. The awesomeness of God is described in terms of a storm, and then God's words continue in a way that puts all, especially Job, on their heels. He says, "Now prepare yourself like a man; I … Continue reading God Challenges Job (Job 40:6 – 41:34)
Job’s Response to God (Job 40:3 – 5)
Job 40:3–5 (NKJV) Job’s Response to God 3 Then Job answered the LORD and said: 4 “Behold, I am vile; What shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my mouth. 5 Once I have spoken, but I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.” Job's brief response is replete with … Continue reading Job’s Response to God (Job 40:3 – 5)
The Lord Reveals Himself to Job (Job 38:1 – 40:2)
Job 38:1–7 (NKJV) The LORD Reveals His Omnipotence to Job 38 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said: 2 “Who is this who darkens counsel By words without knowledge? 3 Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer Me. 4 “Where were you when I … Continue reading The Lord Reveals Himself to Job (Job 38:1 – 40:2)
Elihu’s Final Speech (Job 36:24 – 37:24)
Elihu begins by once again encouraging those around him to recognize the greatness of God, pointing to the fact that God causes the rain, thunder, and lightning to occur. He equates the voice of God with thunder, and extols the great things which God does. God causes the snow, the rain, and helps animals know … Continue reading Elihu’s Final Speech (Job 36:24 – 37:24)
Devoted To You 