16 He sent from above, He took me;He drew me out of many waters.17 He delivered me from my strong enemy,From those who hated me,For they were too strong for me.18 They confronted me in the day of my calamity,But the LORD was my support.19 He also brought me out into a broad place;He delivered … Continue reading Psalm 18:16–24 (NKJV)
Jesus, the Law, and Murder
Matthew 5:13–26 (NKJV) 13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be … Continue reading Jesus, the Law, and Murder
Psalm 18:7–15 (NKJV)
7 Then the earth shook and trembled;The foundations of the hills also quaked and were shaken,Because He was angry.8 Smoke went up from His nostrils,And devouring fire from His mouth;Coals were kindled by it.9 He bowed the heavens also, and came downWith darkness under His feet.10 And He rode upon a cherub, and flew;He flew … Continue reading Psalm 18:7–15 (NKJV)
Blessed
FOR August 12, 2021 Live@5 Matthew 5:1–12 (NKJV, also appearing in Luke 6:17-23) 5:1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of … Continue reading Blessed
Psalm 18:1-6 (NKJV)
God the Sovereign Savior To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David The Servant of the LORD, Who Spoke to the LORD The Words of This Song on the Day that the LORD Delivered Him from the Hand of All His Enemies and from the Hand of Saul. And He Said: 1 I will love … Continue reading Psalm 18:1-6 (NKJV)
I Must Pray, I Must Preach
For Live@5 - August Mark 1:35–38 (NKJV, also appearing in Luke 4:42-43) 35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. 37 When they found Him, they … Continue reading I Must Pray, I Must Preach
Psalm 17 (NKJV)
Prayer with Confidence in Final Salvation A Prayer of David. 1 Hear a just cause, O LORD,Attend to my cry;Give ear to my prayer which is not from deceitful lips.2 Let my vindication come from Your presence;Let Your eyes look on the things that are upright.3 You have tested my heart;You have visited me in … Continue reading Psalm 17 (NKJV)
Casting Out Demons (Authority)
FOR LIVE@5 - August 9, 2021 Mark 1:21–28 (NKJV, also appearing in Luke 4:31–37) 21 Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught. 22 And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 23 Now there … Continue reading Casting Out Demons (Authority)
Reflections on Psalm 13 – 16
Lord, at times I feel alone, as if You are not there.I struggle when I do not hear You speak to me, and I feel I may die.But, O LORD, I trust in You in spite of my feelings, and I recognize You as the God of the universe. Help me see and hear You, … Continue reading Reflections on Psalm 13 – 16
Rejected
LUKE 4:14b–30 (NKJV) [also Matt. 4:13-17; Mark 1:14-15; John 4:43-46] For Live@5 - August 9, 2021 14 Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. 15 And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.16 So He came to Nazareth, where He … Continue reading Rejected
Devoted To You 