There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 19 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: ‘Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the…
prayer of cosmic proportions
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 18 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. [Matthew 27:50-51] This Psalm makes me think of Jesus, as He cries out to…
a pure heart?
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 17 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. [Matthew 5:8] Jesus seems to be echoing what David expresses in Psalm 17. And I–in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness. [Psalm 17:15] At first glance, this psalm seems presumptuous – though you…
resurrection hope and joy
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 16 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” [John 11:25-26] Jesus knows what death is, but He also knows a power greater than death….
the key to life with God
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 15 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you,…
who is good?
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 14 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: A certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. [Luke 18:18-19] I have often wondered why Jesus responded to this seeker in this way. After all, the…
as goes the mouth…
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 13 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour. Father, glorify your name! [John 12:27-28] Jesus’ soul is troubled, what does He say? David’s soul is troubled, what…
the father of lies
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 12 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is…
passionate love and hatred?
There are two readings for today. SCRIPTURE: Psalm 11 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. To those who sold doves he said, “Get these out of here! Stop turning my…
I’m greater than Moses?
SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 34 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. [Matthew 11:11]. Since then, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face,…