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Psalms 1 & 2 E3 — So far in this short series, we've looked individually at Psalm 1 and Psalm 2. Now we'll look at them side by side. The art of meditating on Scripture involves appreciating every single paragraph, poem, and story, but then also considering what comes before and after, because the biblical authors put everything in this order for a reason! Looking at Psalms 1 and 2 next to each other we find many overlapping words and ideas, so reading both together is crucial for understanding each one individually. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore all the connections, not only between Psalms 1 and 2, but also between these psalms and many other places in the Hebrew Bible. FULL SHOW NOTES For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode. CHAPTERS Setup for Reading Psalm 1 and 2 Together (0:00-9:05) Connections in the First and Second Stanzas (9:05-30:36) Connections in the Third Stanza (30:36-41:15) Psalm 1 and 2 in the Hebrew Bible (41:15-1:02:29) REFERENCED RESOURCES Psalms Overview video and poster Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Sparks” by ØDYSSEE & Lazlow “Green Tea” by Toonorth “Bloom” by Sweeps & luv pug BibleProject theme song by TENTS  SHOW CREDITS Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I. Welcome and Mission of Victory Church Podcast welcome and explanation: messages from pastoral staff and guest speakers from Sunday worship services. Statement of Victory's mission: reaching the lost, restoring the broken, and reviving believers. Brief personal remark from the speaker about still feeling new when coming up to preach. II. Introduction to Psalm 27 and Context Request for Psalm 27 to be put on the screen; announcement that this will be the main text. Expression of gratitude to volunteers who cleared snow in the parking lot and reminder about tight parking conditions. Mood set: “We're here to worship the Lord” despite inconveniences with snow and parking. Personal memory of an elderly woman at the former Admiral Street location who would quote Psalm 27:1 with conviction. Pivot from original planned message to God's redirection toward Psalm 27 and the theme of light. III. Theme Stated: The Light of the World Working sermon title given: “The Light of the World,” referring to Jesus. Explanation that light in the Bible symbolizes God, His holiness, and the only true light for the world. Connection of light and salvation as inseparable in Psalm 27:1. Reference to Jesus' “I Am” statements in John, especially “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12), and other Johannine references to Jesus as light. Reference to Matthew 4:16: those who sat in darkness have seen a great light. IV. Exposition of Psalm 27:1–3 – My Light and My Salvation Reading Psalm 27:1–3 and identifying it as a psalm of David. Explanation: David expresses jubilant confidence and courageous trust in the Lord despite many enemies and constant threats. Clarification that courage is not human toughness but trust in God's strength in our weakness. Application: believers also face struggles, conflicts, curveballs, and unexpected changes in life. Definitions: Light dispels darkness, brings understanding, joy, and life. Salvation moves us from a bad place to a good place, is a stronghold—a fortified place where harm cannot ultimately penetrate. Rhetorical question: If God provides light and salvation as a stronghold, whom shall we fear? Encouragement not to be moved by what we see, hear, or feel, but to rest in the Lord as our light and salvation. V. We Are Also Called Light Jesus is the light of the world, but believers are also called the light of the world. Exhortation not to hide our light “under a bushel,” alluding to the children's song “This Little Light of Mine.” Emphasis that this is not only about outward evangelism but about the inner personal light Christ places within each believer. Warning against living in a semi-dead or dim spiritual state; God wants His light to permeate and shine through our lives. VI. Example of persevering faith: The Elderly Woman Return to the story of the elderly woman who quoted Psalm 27:1 every week with conviction. She did not allow age, aches, or pains to diminish her confidence that the Lord was her light and salvation. Personal connection: the preacher knew her family's challenges, including a wayward grandson he once chased as a police officer. Point: her declaration flowed from real experience of God's faithfulness, and she repeated it to impress the same mindset on others. Application: adopt that same resolute mindset when life throws curveballs and when darkness tries to extinguish our light. VII. Light Versus Darkness in Everyday Life Illustration: physical darkness in a room and how even a small light (like an alarm clock display) helps navigate. Spiritual point: darkness cannot snuff out light; light forces darkness to flee when switched on. Observation that sinful and harmful acts often take place under cover of darkness, but God's light exposes and displaces them. Encouragement that if a believer's light feels dim, turning to Scripture (God's Word as lamp and light) brightens the path. VIII. God's Presence in Our Circumstances – He Never Leaves Us (Psalm 27:8–10) Reading Psalm 27:8–10: call to seek God's face and plea that God not hide His face or forsake His servant. Explanation: David felt circumstances getting the best of him—delays, disappointment, and possible abandonment even by parents. Emphasis that God never leaves or forsakes His people even when others do or when we are imperfect. Illustration: the “hound of heaven” image for the Holy Spirit persistently pursuing believers. Personal story: driving past the soccer coach's broken-down car and joking that he did not make the team—contrast with God never passing us by on the roadside. Teaching that God is already present in our troubles before we arrive there; He walks on the storms and invites us, like Peter, to trust Him. IX. Seeking God's Perspective and Fullness David's turning point: he inquired of the Lord and let God's presence enter his doubts and struggles. Call to put God's will first rather than our own, as Jesus prayed “not my will but yours.” Encouragement to seek God's fullness—fullness of faith, joy, and strength—rather than settling for half measures. Analogy: we often try to clean ourselves up before coming to God, but that is why we got into a mess; God wants us to come as we are. X. God's Faithfulness Across Scripture and Time Affirmation that God's promise to never leave or forsake His people runs from Deuteronomy through the New Testament. Reference to Jesus' promise in Matthew 28: He will be with His disciples to the very end. Explanation of “forever and ever”: God doubles the language to emphasize that His faithfulness truly does not end. Reminder that creation itself groans and anticipates His coming, and that we are made in God's image and likeness. XI. Do Not Lose Heart – Waiting with Faith (Psalm 27:13–14) Reading Psalm 27:13–14: “I would have lost heart unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Description of the human heart as fickle and deceitful, prone to discouragement and self-pity (“I'm the only one”). Encouragement to “let God arise” so that fears and doubts are scattered, echoing older worship songs. Clarification that God's goodness is not just future but is seen “in the land of the living,” in our present lives and situations. Exhortation to wait on the Lord—not passively, but in faith, expectation, and confidence that God will strengthen our hearts and align our desires and will with His. XII. From Psalm 27 to Psalm 28 – From Pleading to Praise Brief look ahead to Psalm 28 as a psalm of rejoicing for answered prayer. Reading Psalm 28:6–7 to show David's transition from trouble to praise: the Lord heard his supplications, became his strength and shield, and filled his heart with rejoicing and song. Application: as we trust God as light and salvation, He turns prayers into testimonies and darkness into worship. XIII. Corporate Communion and Response Instruction for the congregation to come out of their seats, fill the aisles, and gather together for communion as an act of koinonia (fellowship). Emphasis that believers are building relationships with those they will be with in eternity; encouragement to love one another now. Communion teaching: The bread represents Christ's body broken so ours need not be ultimately broken by sin's effects; He provides wholeness of mind, body, and spirit. The cup represents Christ's blood shed for forgiveness of sins so we can spend eternity with Him rather than separated. Note that no one is “worthy” in themselves; Jesus did this for us while we were ungodly. Congregational declaration: “The Lord is my light and my salvation; of whom shall I be afraid? The Lord is the strength of my life; whom shall I fear?” XIV. Final Blessing and Dismissal Pastoral prayer: asking God to bless and keep the people, cause His face to shine on them, give peace, strength, and joy of salvation. Reminder that the Lord is their light, strength, and provider today, tomorrow, and for eternity. Practical closing: caution to be careful in the parking lot and invitation to midweek service. Closing thanks to listeners of the sermon and mention of Victory's location at 321 Veazie Street.

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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The FBI releases the first chilling surveillance images tied to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, showing a masked suspect tampering with security cameras outside her home as investigators tighten the timeline. Her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, pleads publicly for answers as questions mount. FOCUS STORY: A new survey reveals how many Americans are actually reading their Bibles — and how people feel when they miss time in Scripture. MAIN THING: Human trafficking isn't just an overseas problem. Filmmaker Richie Johns joins Billy Hallowell to discuss Still Hope, a powerful new film inspired by true stories of trafficking survivors right here in America. PLUS: A former skeptic explains why studying more than 1,500 near-death experiences led him to faith in Jesus. LAST THING: Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Bible Reading: Psalm 117Jesus loves you. If you have not accepted Jesus as your Lord and personal savior and you would love to, say this prayer:Lord Jesus, come into my life and forgive all my sins. I repent of my sins. I know you died for me and on the third day you resurrected. I accepted you now as my Lord and personal savior. In Jesus name I pray, amen.Congratulations!!!Welcome to the family of God!!!

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Thank you to Janet, Gloria, and Don for being part of the service. Happy birthday to Ellis, and happy anniversary to Debby & Len. Songs from this service: Worthy Art Thou - https://youtu.be/9Al3K5CA5T4 -- Behold Our God - https://youtu.be/UCnoACuhJhY -- There Is A Redeemer - https://youtu.be/0KC2B4azh68 -- Gratitude - https://youtu.be/0sHcLYjqGiU -- Give Thanks - https://youtu.be/4Wgf6jmv7NA -- I Thank God - https://youtu.be/C8k6jSS7sb4 Scriptures from this service - Reading - Psalm 95:1-7. Communion - James 1:18; John 1:12-13; Ephesians 1:11-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17-18; 9:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 4:4; 4:6-7. Sermon - Psalm 100:1-2; 100:3-5; 30:11-12; 35:18; 9:1; 7:17; 75:1; Nehemiah 12:27-29; 12:36; 12:38; 12:40; 12:43; 1 Corinthians 10:16; Jude 1:17-21; 1:25. Closing - Isaiah 25:1-9 (NIrV) [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="NIrV Copyright"]Scripture quotations marked NIrV taken from The Holy Bible, New International Reader's Version®, NIrV® Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998, 2014 by Biblica, Inc. used with permission of Zondervan. www.zondervan.com[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Earl, Ed, Don, and everyone else involved in the service. Happy anniversary this week to Jo & John. Songs from this service: Raise A Hallelujah - https://youtu.be/FTUepIql8mg -- Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me - https://youtu.be/XFd0Z06EoEI -- Peace, Perfect Peace - https://youtu.be/ibqgZxWa6bM -- Had It Not Been The Lord - https://youtu.be/838BqLQiFIQ -- Everybody Hurts (REM) - https://youtu.be/5rOiW_xY-kc -- Eternal Father Strong To Save - https://youtu.be/m6-Cbx18BWA -- Christ Be All Around Me - https://youtu.be/CMXlMfUJc4U Scriptures from this service: Communion - Romans 5:1-3 (NRSVue); Romans 5:3-11 (NRSVue); 12:1 (NRSVue); Ephesians 4:32 (NIV); Galatians 5:22-23. Reading - Psalm 3:1-8. Sermon - Psalm 31:10; 31:11-12; 31:14-16; 31:19-20; 33:18; 33:20; 33:22; 35:4-5; 35:26; 35:27-28; 39:7-8; 39:12; Hebrews 1:14; Psalm 40:1-3; 51:1-2; 51:7; 51:9; 54:3-4; 54:6-7; 55:5; 55:8-9; 55:11-12; 55:16; 1 Peter 5:7; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; Psalm 61:1-4; 62:1-2; 68:19; 69:1; 69:13; 69:30-31; 71:9; 71:14-15; 71:17-18; 80:3; 91:1-2; 95:1-2; 100:1-3; 106:47-48; 107:17; 107:24; 107:31; 116:1-2; 13:5; 18:2; 146:2; 145:13; 147:2; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; 1 Corinthians 13:12; Psalm 103:1. Closing - Ephesians 4:6; Triqueta By Madboy74 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link Celtic Cross Public Domain, Link [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="NRSVue Copyright"]Scripture quotations marked NRSVue taken from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Join us for Day1 Episode 4200, “Insisting on Praise: Reading Psalm 79 Together,” featuring Rev. Dr. Jason Byassee of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church and Rabbi Yael Splansky of Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto, the first Jewish voice ever featured on Day1 in its 80-year history. Byassee preaches “Through not For” and Splansky offers “Insisting on Song: Cracking the Code on Psalm 79.” Together they reflect on devastation, hope, praise, and interfaith friendship through Psalm 79, offering wisdom for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost.

The news was horrific. A live-in foreign domestic helper had been so ill-treated by the family she worked for that she died. The employers were eventually jailed, but I felt it wasn’t enough. They should have suffered the same horrors they put that poor girl through, I thought, and then put to death. Then I wondered if my anger had crossed the line. Was I wrong to think such things? Reading Psalm 109 gave me an insight into our natural sense of justice. David, for one, wrestled with anger toward those who wronged the poor and needy. “May his days be few . . . . May his children be fatherless and his wife a widow,” he charged (vv. 8-9). But King David didn’t take revenge on these men—even though he had the power to. Instead, he turned to God as the true source of justice and deliverance. “May this be the Lord’s payment to my accusers, to those who speak evil of me,” he said. “Save me according to your unfailing love” (vv. 20, 26). I believe God made us with an inherent sense of justice, for it reflects His own character. And we can express our feelings honestly. But, ultimately, we’re to leave judgment and punishment to Him—trusting Him to bring justice in His time and way. The apostle Paul states things clearly: “Do not take revenge . . . but leave room for God’s wrath” (Romans 12:19).

In this episode of Chai Beauty, I reflect on Session Two of the When You Pray Bible study, where we dive into the Lord's Prayer and what it means for God to truly be the Alpha and Omega. I share how this study challenged me to see God's goodness in every season, examine my faith in His promises, and ask deeper questions about obedience, provision, and trust.We'll explore:Four ways Scripture describes who God isWhat Psalm 119:33–40 teaches about obedience and joyWhy fearing God matters in our daily livesThe role of the Holy Spirit as our guideHow to live a quiet life, mind your business, and work with your handsSeeing God's goodness even when life feels off track

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Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2025 quarter 2, lesson 9 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy”. and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “In the Psalms, Part 2” Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Psalm 46 | Jer. 4:23-26 | Ps. 47:1-4 | 1 Thess. 4:13-17 | Psalm 75 | Rev. 14:6-12. Memory Text: "Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy! For You shall judge the people righteously, and govern the nations on earth. Selah" (Psalm 67:3, 4, NKJV). (May 24 - May 30) Sunday (John Dinzey) - “A Very Present Help in the Time of Trouble”Monday (Daniel Perrin) - “Hope Amid Turmoil” Tuesday (Jill Morikone) - “Under His Feet”Wednesday (James Rafferty) - “Wine and Blood”Thursday (Shelley Quinn) - “That Your Salvation May Be Known” Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/ Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

Brian Russell offers a poignant reading of Psalm 137 and shows how psalms of vengeance can help us to grow in love for God and neighbor. Brian talks about trauma and how certain expressions of faith actually oppress traumatized people.  Sign up for Brian's Monthly Update: www.brianrussellphd.com Buy me a coffee to support this work: www.paypal.me/drbrianrussell Brian Russell's Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ    Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ    (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/   Join Brian's Monthly free centering prayer gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com   Connecting with Brian:  Website: www.brianrussellphd.com  Twitter: @briandrussell  Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife  Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?  Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com  Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a tiny percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.

Psalm 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Right mouse click to save/download this as a mp3 audio file

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2025 quarter 1, lesson 5 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “God's Love and Justice” and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “The Wrath of Divine Love”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Psalm 78 | Jonah 4:1-4 | Matt. 10:8 | Matt. 21:12, 13 | Jer. 51:24, 25 | Rom. 12:17-21. Memory Text: ““But He, being full of compassion, forgave their iniq­uity, and did not destroy them. Yes, many a time He turned His anger away, and did not stir up all His wrath” (Psalm 78:38, NKJV). January 25–January 31 Sunday (John Dinzey) - “Grieved by Evil”Monday (James Rafferty) - “God is Slow to Anger” Tuesday (Jill Morikone) - “Righteous Indignation”Wednesday (Shelley Quinn) - “God Does Not Afflict Willingly”Thursday (John Lomacang) - “Show Compassion” Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/ Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

PSALM 35 1 Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me. 2 Take up shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid. 3 Brandish spear and javelin against those who pursue me. Say to me, “I am your salvation." 4 May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay. 5 May they be like chaff before the wind, with the angel of the Lord driving them away; 6 may their path be dark and slippery, with the angel of the Lord pursuing them. 7 Since they hid their net for me without cause and without cause dug a pit for me, 8 may ruin overtake them by surprise—may the net they hid entangle them, may they fall into the pit, to their ruin. 9 Then my soul will rejoice in the Lord and delight in his salvation. 10 My whole being will exclaim, “Who is like you, O Lord? You rescue the poor from those too strong for them, the poor and needy from those who rob them.” 11 Ruthless witnesses come forward; they question me on things I know nothing about. 12 They repay me evil for good and leave me like one bereaved. 13 Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth and humbled myself with fasting. When my prayers returned to me unanswered, 14 I went about mourning as though for my friend or brother. I bowed my head in grief as though weeping for my mother. 15 But when I stumbled, they gathered in glee; attackers gathered against me when I was unaware. They slandered me without ceasing. 16 Like the ungodly they maliciously mocked; they gnashed their teeth at me. 17 How long, Lord, will you look on? Rescue me from their ravages, my precious life from these lions. 18 I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among the throngs I will praise you. 19 Let not those gloat over me who are my enemies without cause; let not those who hate me without reason maliciously wink the eye. 20 They do not speak peaceably, but devise false accusations against those who live quietly in the land. 21 They gape at me and say, “Aha! Aha! With our own eyes we have seen it." 22 O Lord, you have seen this; be not silent. Do not be far from me, Lord. 23 Awake, and rise to my defense! Contend for me, my God and Lord. 24 Vindicate me in your righteousness, Lord my God; do not let them gloat over me. 25 Do not let them think, “Aha, just what we wanted!” or say, “We have swallowed him up.” 26 May all who gloat over my distress be put to shame and confusion; may all who exalt themselves over me be clothed with shame and disgrace. 27 May those who delight in my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “The Lord be exalted, who delights in the well-being of his servant.” 28 My tongue will speak of your righteousness and of your praises all day long. FROM THE LESSON Schadenfreude - it is a German word that literally means "harm-joy" and has come to mean "the pleasure that is derived from another's misfortune." Imprecatory Psalms - to imprecate is a word that means to utter a curse against someone or something. The imprecatory psalms are psalms which call for God's judgment to fall down on the wicked. Of the 150 psalms in our Bible, anywhere between 14-28 of them are put in this category of imprecatory psalms. Three Things to Know about Imprecatory Psalms: 1 Complaint is a good and necessary thing. 2 Cursing is God's right response to sin and disobedience. 3 Cursing becomes blessing at the cross. Three Responses to Reading Psalm 35: 1 We agree with David that cursing is God's right response to sin and disobedience. 2 We admit that cursing is God's right response to my sin and disobedience. 3 We allow this reality to motivate us to tell others about the cross of Jesus Christ.  DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1 One of the primary things David is wrestling with in this psalm is schadenfreude. Read verses 15-16, 19, 24, and 26. People were rejoicing over his misfortune. How have you seen or experienced this in your life?  2 Read verses 17 and 22. Biblical complaint is communicating with God about the tension created between what we know about God's character and how we feel about our circumstances. Talk about Biblical complaint with your group. 3 Read verses 4-6 and 26-27. How do you hear these words of cursing from David? Have you ever felt like this toward anyone else? Does knowing that cursing is God's right response to sin and disobedience help you to better understand his words? 4 Read Galatians 3:13-14. Cursing becomes blessing at the cross. Discuss this gospel reality with your group.  5 Read over the three responses to reading Psalm 35 that are listed in the section above. Which one of these responses did you connect with the most this morning? 

Welcome to Day 2514 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2514 – Thanksgiving - A Heart of Gratitude, Daily - Psalm 100 Putnam Church Message – 11/24/2024 A Heart of Gratitude – Psalm 100 Last week, Paul's short but powerful letter to Philemon reminds us about the profoundly Christ-centered concepts of freedom, forgiveness, mercy, and grace. This week is our celebration of Thanksgiving; in a message titled “A Heart of Gratitude, daily,” we will absorb Psalm 100 on 937 of your Pew Bibles. Introduction: Thanksgiving is a time when many of us gather with friends and family, enjoy good food, and reflect on the blessed Thanksgiving season. It's a day set aside to express our gratitude, but true thanksgiving—the kind that goes beyond a single day and shapes our daily lives. Thanksgiving is something we are called to embody year-round. Psalm 100 is a short, yet powerful passage that captures the essence of this kind of heartfelt gratitude toward God. Today, we'll walk through this Psalm together and unpack what it means to live with a heart of thanksgiving. Problem Statement: We live in a world where gratitude often gets lost. Life's challenges, stress, and busyness can distract us from focusing on the blessings we have. Sometimes, we focus more on what's missing rather than what we already possess. As Christians, we are called to live differently. We're called to live in a constant state of thankfulness, not just for what God has done but for who He is. Reading Psalm 100:1-5 (NLT): 1 Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! 2 Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. 3 Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. 5 For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation. Main Points: (Bulletin Insert) Gratitude Starts with Joyful Worship (Psalm 100:1-2) “Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy.” The psalm opens with a call for everyone to shout joyfully to the Lord. This isn't just for a select few—it's a universal call for all the earth! It's a reminder that worship isn't just something we do out of duty or obligation, but it should flow out of a heart full of joy. Illustration: Imagine a little child who runs to greet their father after he comes home from work. They don't just walk quietly to him—they run, they shout, and they jump into his arms with excitement. That's the kind of joyful worship God desires from us. He wants us to come to Him like children, filled with joy and awe. Memorable Point: Thankful hearts lead to joyful worship. When we're truly aware of God's goodness, our natural response is to worship Him with gladness, not out of a sense of duty, but out of sheer delight. Acknowledging Who God Is (Psalm 100:3) “Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.” True thanksgiving...

Dan Gillies preaches on tears in the Bible. The tears of the persecuted, of the bereaved, of the evangelist and others. These tears are precious to the Lord who keeps a record of them all, for He was too a man of tears. Reading: Psalm 56:8. (Recorded at the Larne Bible Conference, Northern Ireland, Aug 2023) The post Put My Tears in Thy Bottle (25 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

We had some bad weather on the Gulf Coast of Alabama over the last 24 hours, so I couldn't record a new podcast. I've pulled up an episode from Ordinary Time, Proper 18 in September 2021 with a favorite song of mine. I hope it blesses you today! ⁠Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount!⁠ It's Friday of Ordinary Time, Proper 18 ⁠in the Church Calendar⁠. September 13, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the ⁠Book of Common Prayer⁠ ⁠Daily Office⁠. Singing “You Bring the Morning” by Andy Squyres. Reading Psalm 146 and Mark 7:24-37. ⁠Playlist of songs from Morning Prayer.⁠ If you have a prayer request please ⁠⁠submit it here⁠⁠. Sign up ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for your support. ⁠⁠You can go here to find out more⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Join our Facebook group here!⁠⁠ Photo by ⁠Bill White⁠. Ambiance from ⁠freesound.org⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/support

David Gilliland preaches on Psalm 74 which he likens to someone being at “ground zero” in their life. He outlines the hurt, hinge, heart, hope and heading of this encouraging Psalm. Reading: Psalm 75. (Recorded at the Pamber Heath Gospel Hall annual conference, Hampshire, UK, 31st Aug 2009) The post Are You at Ground Zero? (35 min) first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God. - Psalm 146:5

Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. — Psalm 143:8

I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. - Psalm 139:14

Whatever the Lord pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps. - Psalm 135:6

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame. — Psalm 127:3–5

But you are near, O Lord, and all your commandments are true. — Psalm 119:151

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. — Psalm 119:105

The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. - Psalm 119:72

Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. - Psalm 119:18

Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. - Psalm 111:2

Help me, O Lord my God! Save me according to your steadfast love! Let them know that this is your hand; you, O Lord, have done it! - Psalm 109:26-27

Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. — Psalm 107:28

But they soon forgot his works; they did not wait for his counsel. - Psalm 106:13

Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing psalms to him; tell of all his wondrous works! - Psalm 105:1?-2

Reading Psalm 100, we discover our purpose is not to be a consumer. Our purpose is to be consumed by the goodness of God when we are in his presence. Your challenge today is to shout with joy and loudly sing your favorite worship song! (Maybe find a new song from the new Lakepointe Music album Fear No Evil.) For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

It's the Third Monday in Easter in the Church Calendar. April 15, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Welcome (00:00) Holy, Holy, Holy (00:48) Prayer of Confession (01:15) Holy, Holy, Holy (Reprise) (01:46) Reading: Psalm 25 (02:27) Gloria Patri (05:27) Reading: Matthew 3:1-6 (06:35) Apostles' Creed (07:57) The Lord's Prayer (08:53) Collect of the Day (09:27) Time of Prompted Prayer (10:21) Benediction (15:41) Playlist of songs from Morning Prayer. If you have a prayer request please ⁠submit it here⁠. Sign up ⁠here⁠ for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for your support. ⁠You can go here to find out more⁠. ⁠Join our Facebook group here!⁠ Photo: Alaska. July 2021. © Mike DuBose⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

It's the Second Friday in Easter in the Church Calendar. April 12, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Welcome (00:00) Song: Hear You (Luke Laird, Sandra Mccracken, Brett Taylor) (00:48) Prayer of Confession (05:05) Reading: Psalm 16 (06:32) Reading: Psalm 17 (07:55) Gloria Patri (09:56) Reading: John 16:1- 15 (10:53) Apostles' Creed (13:03) The Lord's Prayer (13:57) Collect of the Day (14:29) Time of Prompted Prayer (15:07) Benediction (18:31) Playlist of songs from Morning Prayer. If you have a prayer request please ⁠submit it here⁠. Sign up ⁠here⁠ for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for your support. ⁠You can go here to find out more⁠. ⁠Join our Facebook group here!⁠ Art: Rianna Turner. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

It's the Second Thursday in Easter in the Church Calendar. April 11, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. 00:00:00-Welcome 00:00:51-Song: You Love Me (Ben Ward) 00:03:53-Prayer of Confession 00:05:31-Reading: Psalm 18:1-20 00:07:46-Gloria Patri 00:09:07-Reading: John 15:12-27 00:11:36-Apostles' Creed 00:12:35-The Lord's Prayer 00:13:07-Collect of the Day 00:13:41-Time of prompted prayer 00:17:12-Benediction If you have a prayer request please ⁠submit it here⁠. Sign up ⁠here⁠ for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for your support. ⁠You can go here to find out more⁠. ⁠Join our Facebook group here!⁠ Art: Rianna Turner. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message