1 The LORD reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad! 2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. 3 A fire goes before Him, And burns up His enemies round about. 4 His lightnings light the world; The earth sees and trembles. 5 … Continue reading The Lord Reigns (Psalm 97)
Praise the Lord, Everyone (Psalm 96)
Psalm 96:1–13 (NKJV) 1 Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. 3 Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. 4 For the LORD is … Continue reading Praise the Lord, Everyone (Psalm 96)
God’s Greatness and His Judgement (Psalm 94 – 95)
These psalms by anonymous authors speak to God's abilities and man's proper response to Him. Psalm 94 is a prayer to God that He would rise up against the proud and wicked to judge them. The writer asks "How long will the wicked triumph?" He goes on to list the sins of the proud, including … Continue reading God’s Greatness and His Judgement (Psalm 94 – 95)
God’s Magnificent Rule Through Eternity (Psalm 93)
Psalm 93:1–5 (NKJV) 1 The LORD reigns, He is clothed with majesty; The LORD is clothed, He has girded Himself with strength. Surely the world is established, so that it cannot be moved. 2 Your throne is established from of old; You are from everlasting. 3 The floods have lifted up, O LORD, The floods … Continue reading God’s Magnificent Rule Through Eternity (Psalm 93)
His Love and Faithfulness (Psalm 92)
This is another psalm written by an unidentified author. It is chock full of praise to God for His lovingkindness. Psalm 92:1-4 (NKJV) 1 It is good to give thanks to the LORD, And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; 2 To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, And Your faithfulness every … Continue reading His Love and Faithfulness (Psalm 92)
Jehovah-Rophe: The Lord Who Heals You
Notes from a sermon by Dr. Greg Sloop, Lead Pastor of the Kannapolis Church of God, in the AM service of February 19, 2017. Exodus 15:22–26 (NKJV) 22 So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the wilderness and found no … Continue reading Jehovah-Rophe: The Lord Who Heals You
A Month of Love February 2017: Go! Love the Margins! Matthew 25:31–46 (NKJV)
Notes from a sermon by Dr. Greg Sloop, Lead Pastor of the Kannapolis Church of God, from the AM service of February 19, 2017. Matthew 25:31–46 (NKJV) 31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the … Continue reading A Month of Love February 2017: Go! Love the Margins! Matthew 25:31–46 (NKJV)
The Secret Place (Psalm 91)
1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” These well-known words begin this psalm written by an unnamed author. This psalm provides … Continue reading The Secret Place (Psalm 91)
God is Great; I Am Not (Psalm 90)
The rare psalm of Moses is seen here in Psalm 90. He offers a comparison between the eternity of God and the limited nature of man's existence on earth. He begins with the famous lines: 1 Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever … Continue reading God is Great; I Am Not (Psalm 90)
God is Great, But Where is He? (Psalm 89)
This psalm is a contemplation of Ethan the Ezrahite. He offers prolific praise for God in the majority of the psalm, speaking of His great mercies, and His faithfulness to the covenant of David. He then speaks of the praise that comes from the heavens, from the assembly of the saints, from the world. He … Continue reading God is Great, But Where is He? (Psalm 89)
Devoted To You 