Old Testament
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Series on the Psalms Text: Psalm 9 Title: The Proclamation of God’s Justice Introduction Although Psalms 9 and 10 may be considered separately as they occur in our English Bibles, we should note that in the LXX, or Greek translation of the Old Testament they are one Psalm. This is probably the original form since
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Series on Psalms Text: Psalm 8 Title: The Wonder of Being God’s Man Introduction The First two Psalms set the general tone of the Psalter by reminding us of the word of the Lord applied to life, and the triumph of God’s kingdom through his chosen servant Jesus. The Psalms that follow this, three through
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Series on Psalms Text: Psalm 7 Title: Remedy for Slander Introduction The occasion of this Psalm is given in the superscription, A shiggaion of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning Cush, a Benjamite. Saul was from the tribe of Benjamin. He was the son of Kish and the name of this Benjamite, Cush,
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Series on the Psalms Text: Psalm 6 Title: God Dwells with the Contrite Introduction The first two Psalms we studied were introductory to the book of Psalms and emphasized the wisdom of the Word of God applied to life and the development of the kingdom of God. The next three Psalms all revolved around David’s
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Series on the Psalms Text: Psalm 5 Title: Remedy for Christian Doubt Introduction In this Psalm like the four preceding Psalms there is portrayed the great divide between the righteous and the wicked. One wonders sometimes why there should ever be a question as to what side we are on. Alas, such is the nature
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Series on the Psalms Text: Psalm 4 Title: Handling Criticism Introduction Psalm Four is thought by some to be connected to Psalm three because it is a Psalm of David which also speaks of his enemies attacking his reputation. Thus it might be a continuation of the thought of Psalm 3:1 and 2. This is
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Series on the PsalmsText: Psalm 3 Title: Nearness and Repentance Introduction Psalm Three presents an astounding contrast to Psalms 1 & 2. In Psalm 1 we have a major theme in Hebrew poetry, the importance of God’s law in the life of the believer because He is the sovereign lawgiver! In Psalm 2 we have
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Series on the Psalms Text: Psalm 2 Title: The Inevitable Kingdom Introduction We learned last week that a major function of Hebrew poetry is to apply the law of God to the life of the believer in the varied circumstances of life. We saw that Psalm 1 sums up the importance of God’s law-word in
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Series on the Psalms General Introduction and Psalm 1, Text: Psalm 1 Title: Life with God GENERAL INTRODUCTION The Book of Psalms is the Songbook of Israel. It is the original hymnal. The titles of the Psalms include three designations in the Greek translation of the Old Testament. They are called either Psalms, or Hymns,
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Brief summaries are provided at the conclusion of each study. These may be useful as introductions when the Psalms are sung in worship.PSALM 1GENERAL INTRODUCTIONIntroduction to Psalm 1I. Having God’s ApprovalII. Heeding God’s AdviceSummary of Psalm 1 PSALM 2Introduction to Psalm 2I. The Opposition to God’s KingdomII. The Ordination of God’s KingdomIII. The Obligation of
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Series on Genesis Title: Not by Might but by My Spirit Introduction We come here to the end of our studies in Genesis. We have seen the creation, the corruption of creation and the formation of a family by the grace of God. We have traced that family from Abraham through the sons of Jacob.
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Series on Genesis Title: Reconciliation Introduction The family of God in Genesis is the recipient of God’s grace. As such he is at peace with them. But they are not at peace with one another. There is a necessary relationship between the two things. There needs to be a reconciliation at the human level. In
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Series on Genesis Title: Humiliation and Exaltation Introduction In this section of Genesis we have the story of Joseph in Egypt. we see his resisting the temptation to commit adultery with Potiphar’s wife, his imprisonment, his interpretation of dreams leading to his release from prison and his exaltation to the right hand of Pharaoh. We
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Series on Genesis Title: God’s Honor Introduction At this point in the narrative of Genesis we see the remainder of Jacob’s life and the rise of Joseph to pre-eminence. Even though many have characterized this latter part of Genesis as the narrative of Joseph, it is in fact a study in contrast between Joseph and
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Series on Genesis Title: The Handicapped Prince Introduction In our last study we were looking primarily at the life of Isaac but we learned of God’s gracious choice of Jacob as heir of the promise. This study concerns the life of Jacob. Jacob was chosen but not choice. He had to be changed by God.
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