Posts with the tag “week-20”

1 Kings 2:13-3:15; 1 Chronicles 29:23-25; 2 Chronicles 1:1-13; Psalm 83. “Wheels of Justice” Justice is one of the topics addressed today.  The passages in Kings and Chronicles describe the justice Solomon laid forth.  His justice was fair and took into consideration the counsel of his father, David.  It was also necessary in order to prevent chaos from coming.  Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Tru...  Read More

Psalm 79-82.  “Recorded Variety” Although all four psalms come from the same individual, there is yet great variety in their contents.  The first two psalms are reflections of the nation.  The third psalm is a spiritual reminder on a holiday.  The last psalm refers to God, the righteous Judge.What are some of the characteristics of journals?  Providing you have journaled, if you were to look throu...  Read More

Psalm 75-78.  “Expressions of the Psalms” Years ago, Dr. Ron Allen visited the church I was at to speak on the Old Testament.  Dr. Allen is the senior professor of Bible exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary.  One of his favorite topics is the Psalms.In a book he wrote on the Psalms he noted, “Only a Philistine could fail to love the Psalms.  Of all the books in the Old Testament, the Book of ...  Read More

Psalm 50, 73-74. “Leading Worship” Today—and for the next three days—we will be reading “Psalms of Asaph.”  Asaph and his sons, who worked under his direction, were given orders by King David to “proclaim God’s messages to the accompaniment of harps, lyres, and cymbals” (see 1 Chronicles 6:31-39; 15:16-17; 25:1-2).Numerous Levites were given various responsibilities as it pertained to worship.  A...  Read More

Psalm 88-89, 144-145.  “Musical Tunes” The psalms today reflect the journals of three men.  The first, Psalm 88, reminds us of several things; one would be the variety of emotions each man is experiencing.  Heman describes a despairing heart.  Furthermore, his purpose is unique in that it is purely a cry to the Lord in desperation.  Whereas, Ethan’s psalm describes more the historical events of Da...  Read More

Psalm 131, 133, 138-141, 143.  “Encouragement in the Psalms” The collection of psalms today provides tremendous encouragement for each of us.  After reading through these psalms I found myself feeling a bit guilty for the times I ever question God’s involvement in my life.  These psalms remind us of God’s presence, protection and provision.And again David expounds on God’s qualities: Psalm 131—bec...  Read More

This week I read an article by a woman who had been keeping a journal for 20 years.  She said it seemed natural for her to continue when her father suffered a major stroke.  She described the benefits of her journaling during the five years she cared for her father until his death.  She observed, her daily entries provided her with perspective and a unique sustenance.I must admit I am not the most...  Read More

This week I read an article by a woman who had been keeping a journal for 20 years.  She said it seemed natural for her to continue when her father suffered a major stroke.  She described the benefits of her journaling during the five years she cared for her father until his death.  She observed, her daily entries provided her with perspective and a unique sustenance.          I must admit I am not the most faithful, but I see many benefits to journaling.  Within this week’s passages, we will see how it benefited Solomon as he keeps records of people and situations (and later writes 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs).  We will read of men whose responsibility it was to record the blessings and actions of God for the people of Israel.  We will read David’s journaling as he uses words to worship God meditatively.  Read More