IV.As we return to Psalm 107 today let the words that close the Psalm be your path into hearing this Psalm – Let those who are wise give heed to these things,and consider the steadfast love of the Lord. (Psalm … Continue reading
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I. This week we will focus on some of Psalm 107. First, take a few moments and hold these words from the Psalm in your soul – O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love … Continue reading
VIII.The Psalmist begins – “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart …” Whole-hearted thankfulness, whole-hearted praise – What does that look like? What does that sound like? What does that feel like? Today spend time with … Continue reading
IV.Let’s start today by going back to the Psalm for another “slow” reading. Let’s not rush over it, thinking we know what it says, but rather take our time to let the words of the Psalmist rest in our minds … Continue reading
I.Last week we heard that we are to, “Make a joyful noise …” This week the Psalmist begins his words to us with, I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart;I will tell of all your wonderful … Continue reading
VIII.Let’s return to Psalm 100 and as you read it pay attention to what it tells you about who you are. IX.Psalm 100 (NRSV) Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.Worship the Lord with gladness;come into his … Continue reading
V.Let’s read Psalm 100 again and having already paid attention to the “command” we are given in the first words of the Psalm, let’s ask Why? Why are we directed to make a “joyful noise”? VI.Psalm 100 (NRSV) Make a … Continue reading
I.I suspect this week’s reading is familiar to many of us. Were you ever in “Vacation Bible School” and this was the “memory verse” for the day? Even apart from that setting, I suspect it is (following Psalm 23) one … Continue reading
VIII.Let’s return to our focus Scripture once more. Let’s read it at least twice today. First pay attention to how the daily life of these believers is described. Then, read it once more and as you notice how they lived … Continue reading
IV.As you read this week’s Scripture passage, pay attention to what it has to say about the “common life” the believers shared. V.Acts 2:32-33 This Jesus God raised up, and of that all of us are witnesses. Being therefore exalted … Continue reading