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Are you living today with your final chapter in mind? In this powerful sermon, Pastor Marion Dalton shares how each decision you make today shapes the legacy you'll leave behind. Discover how to live with purpose, strengthen relationships, use your resources wisely, and maintain unshakable hope and faith.

What do you do when life feels like a wilderness—dry, uncertain, and overwhelming? Do you worry, or do you worship?In this powerful message from Psalm 63, we explore how David praised God even in the wilderness of his life. Despite fear, danger, and lack, he lifted his hands in worship. Why? Because the wilderness is not just a place of struggle—it's a place of transformation, realignment, and preparation.Join us as we uncover:

Leading Question: Stories often have an arc. There is tension, and the story draws us along because in the unfolding of each story, we see a bit of ourselves and what it means to be human. When you think of stories that have been powerful in your life, where does waiting fit in the storyline? Scripture Focus: Psalm 27:14, Psalm 131, Psalm 126, Matthew 18:3 The Big Idea: Waiting in the Bible is active, not passive. Active waiting can involve silence and sound, calm and activity. And while waiting is depicted primarily as a human activity, God also waits. For Discussion: In translations from ...

Leading Question: What does it mean to bless God? What does it mean to receive a blessing? Scripture Focus: Psalm 104, Psalm 103, Deuteronomy 6:13, Psalm 96, Psalm 98 The Big Idea: Praise is the beginning, the end, and everything in between in the book of Psalms, absolutely fundamental to the life of God's people both individually and in community. For Discussion: In Hebrew poetry, when a line is used to start and end a poem, it is called an inclusion. This creates something like a sandwich, holding the meat of the poem inside. Psalm 104, like Psalm 103, begins and ends with the ...

Leading Question: WFor you or people close to you, what is a place that is tied to spiritual experiences or memories of connection with God? Scripture Focus: Psalm 84, Psalm 125, Psalm 122, Psalm 46 The Big Idea: For many of the biblical writers, Zion, or Jerusalem, was the place where God dwelt and from which God blessed the people. For Discussion: The author of Psalm 84 speaks with jubilation and longing about the dwelling place of the LORD. Perhaps most famous is the line in verse 10: “Better is one day in your courts, than a thousand elsewhere.” The subtitle of this psalm ...

Leading Question: What role do stories about the past play in equipping people to navigate life with all its twists and turns? Scripture Focus: Psalm 78, Psalm 105 The Big Idea: Knowing where we come from is an important part of knowing who we are. Many of the psalms contain recitations of the long history of the people with God, and these recitations then form the foundation for discernment in the people's continued journey with God. For Discussion: In our ongoing quest to make sense of life's big questions and situate ourselves within some kind of larger narrative, the ways we remember and recount ...

Leading Question: Covenant relationship is a thread that winds throughout the biblical literature, conceptualized in a variety of ways. What does it mean to say humans are in covenant relationship with God? Scripture Focus: Psalm 89, 2 Samuel 7, Psalm 23, John 10:11-15, Psalm 22, Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 7:20-28 The Big Idea: Covenant is renegotiated and reimagined many times in the biblical narrative, the constant being that God initiates and sustains relationship with humans. For Discussion: Psalm 89 begins with the phrase, “I will sing of the Lord's great love forever.” God's covenant love (ḥesed) is then expounded on by telling the story ...

Leading Question: When do we as humans need God's mercy? Scripture Focus: Psalm 57:9, 10, Psalm 136, Psalm 51 The Big Idea: The covenant loyalty of God is a theme that runs throughout the Bible, and God invites his people to not only see how his covenant love continues forever as the bedrock of existence but also how the invitation remains for humans to partner with God and embody covenant love. For Discussion: Discussion question: Psalm 51 is a well-known poem, memorized by many, some of its lines being used a lyrics in modern songs. What is your most vivid memory of this ...

Leading Question: What does it mean when God stands up? Scripture Focus: Psalm 12:5, Psalm 18, Deuteronomy 15:7-11, Psalm 96, Psalm 99 The Big Idea: The writers of the Psalms understood God as a divine being who intervenes in the human realm, standing up for justice and righteousness and advocating for the oppressed. For Discussion: Along with the metaphor of God as king, discussed earlier in the quarter, the Psalms also depict God as a mighty warrior and a just judge. Psalm 18 is filled with vivid imagery. The most famous metaphor in Psalm 18 is probably “God is my rock.” But the poet ...

Leading Question: Have you ever had something asked of you that felt like an insult, a misunderstanding of who you are and what matters most to you? What was this like for you? Scripture Focus: Psalm 137, Psalm 22, Psalm 73 The Big Idea: Exile is a thread that runs throughout the biblical text. Exile is event, and exile is a metaphor for the human condition. For Discussion: How people understood God's presence and what they believed about how to access it changed significantly over the centuries in which the biblical literature was written and edited. In Exodus 25:8, the Lord says to Moses, ...

Leading Question: What is it like to be truly and deeply heard? Scripture Focus: Psalm 34, Exodus 2:23-25, Exodus 3:7-8, Psalm 17:8, Psalm 44, Psalm 80 The Big Idea: Throughout the Bible, God is described in anthropomorphic terms. God has ears that hear and eyes that see and a brain that knows and hands that act. These depictions of God in terms of human body parts and actions are used to show God's deliverance and also the pain of not experiencing expected deliverance. For Discussion: In Psalm 34, God hears the cry of the righteous and delivers them. This progression harkens back to ...

Leading Question: In the Bible, God is depicted in a variety of ways, with imagery from kingship, priesthood, motherhood, and many more arenas. What messages about God and God's relationship with humanity are communicated by the metaphor “God is king”? Scripture Focus: Psalm 93, Psalm 8 The Big Idea: The Bible is replete with metaphors for God and how God engages with humans and the earth. Recognizing that each metaphor is both significant and partial allows us to mine the depths of that metaphor without emphasizing its messages so much that it eclipses other depictions of God in the Bible. For Discussion: Order ...

Leading Question: What messages have you received over the course of your life about what prayer is? How did you learn how to pray? Scripture Focus: Psalm 23, Daniel 2:20-23, Psalm 44, Psalm 22, Psalm 60 The Big Idea: Prayer is both automatic and also a skill we can learn and cultivate. The Psalms allow us to glimpse many facets of people's journeys with God and each other, and praying the psalms can serve as a kind of apprenticeship in prayer. For Discussion: Most of the Psalms mentioned in this lesson are lament psalms. Before we examine this kind of poem in more detail, ...

Leading Question: Robert Alter, in his book The Art of Biblical Poetry, argues that “poetry is not just a set of techniques for saying impressively what could be said otherwise. Rather, it is a particular way of imagining the world” (p. 151). What poem, or line from a poem, does this for you? Capturing your imagination, giving you a way to see God, yourself, others, or the world around you? Scripture Focus: Psalm 25, Psalm 33, Psalm 121 The Big Idea: Knowing some basics about biblical poetry can enrich our engagement with scripture and deepen our connection to people now and ...

Rev Chaplain Dejuana continues to give spiritual reflection that seeks to transform our mind,body and innerspirit. SCRIPTURE FOCUS: (Psalm 23:4)

Today's Scripture Focus: Psalm 30:5; Matthew 5:45 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherylwalcott/message

Today's Scripture Focus: Psalm 111:10 and John 10:10 NIV --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherylwalcott/message

Today's Scripture Focus: Psalm 40:1-4 and Matthew 14: 22-33 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherylwalcott/message

Scripture Focus: Psalm 23: 3, John 4, John 21, Acts 9, Job 42, Genesis 32:28. 1 Peter 5: 6-11 (Prayer) All Scriptures from The New International Version. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sherylwalcott/message

God is worthy of our unending praise and proclamation because his greatness is unrivaled and his goodness never fails. Scripture Focus: Psalm 145

Because God is good, we should live a life of thanksgiving. Scripture Focus: Psalm 136

Because our love for God is nourished by studying His word, we should find our delight in God's word. Scripture Focus: Psalm 119

[Big Idea] "We Should Find our delight in God alone." Scripture Focus: Psalm 84

Because God is good to us, we can trust him to take care of us even during times of despair. Scripture Focus: Psalm 13

Because God reveals his greatness through weakness, true greatness is found by serving others. Scripture Focus: Psalm 8

Since the sin and rebellion of the world will be judged, we need to seek refuge in the Son of God. Scripture Focus: Psalm 2

Because God’s Word is life to our death, it only takes one verse to change everything. Scripture Focus: Psalm 1

Scripture Focus: Psalm 107-23-29

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Shout out and special thanks to Mike Adams July 7, 2016 6DM met with David Humphrey for promo pics and artwork Prayer Neumann Berlin TLM 103 condenser microphone Scripture Focus Psalm 19 God's general revelation in His creation God's special revelation in His.... Law Testimony Statutes Commandments Judgements The heavens declare the glory of God And the firmament showeth His handiwork He set a tabernacle for the sun Even our thoughts ought to please the Lord Keep us from presumptuous sins Deuteronomy ch 4 Warning not to worship sun, moon, stars and all the host of heaven Our popular culture inundates us with space age science fiction Occult connection with the chevron symbol NASA exists to promote evolution Heliophysics the big bang Theoretical science is NOT practical science Heliocentric conception of the universe is theoretical science A THEORY! Rome was called/named Saturnia before it was Rome Saturn worship Psalm 104  Define circuit  Geocentric conception of the universe is Biblical Heliocentric conception of the universe is theoretical scientism  Today July 10, 2016 still waiting for our new single to be mixed and mastered Story behind the song Tell Me Why (demo)             Who was helios?          

Scripture Focus: Psalm 150:6 The Lesson in Context “Praise ye the Lord” is not just a verbal command. It is the unspoken command of the soul. It is what people will hear from your life whenever they think of you. Like the Kiowa grandfather, speaking with his whole life of the majesty of his people and compelling his grandson to walk away blazing with a desire to tell others of this majesty, so does the Apostolic, having in concert a life lived in praise of God, teach others of the glory of God and compel them in a thousand ways: “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” Group Discussion 1. What is the most beautiful place you have ever been? What made it so striking and significant to you? 2. In what ways do we worship God every day? 3. What is a mighty act God has performed in your life? 4. What is one of your favorite worship songs? Why is it a favorite of yours? 5. What are some things people worship in our world? Why do you consider it worship?

Scripture Focus: Psalm 23:1 The Lesson in Context There is one important distinction between the metaphor of the physical shepherd and our heavenly Shepherd. In the livestock industry, shepherds do not give their animals any choice of whether to stay with the flock. Those sheep have no choice in the matter; they must do whatever the shepherd says. However, God, as our loving and Good Shepherd, recognizes we are humans and not farm animals. He has given each of us free will to humbly submit to His status as the Good Shepherd. He will not force us to stay with the herd. He will continually pursue us, but He will never forcefully coerce us. Instead, He cries out to us, beckoning us to join His flock. He is always ready with a loving embrace. Those who are already in the flock can participate in God's mission to find and restore the lost sheep of this world. Probably all of us know some lost sheep, wandering about with no shepherd, no guidance, and no direction. When we encounter these persons, let us be bold to testify of the provision and protection we have found in Christ. Let us allow our anointing and blessings to shine through us for all the world to see. Let us use the goodness and mercy God has given us to bless others. Let us guide this hurting world to the Shepherd who is faithfully guiding us. Group Discussion 1. What are some ways God shows you He cares for you daily? 2. Oftentimes we think of God's blessings in terms of what He has given to us, but what about what God has kept us from? What are some of the things we may not have experienced because of God's protection? 3. What are some things God has provided for you in the past? How do these testimonies give you confidence in His ability to provide for you in the future? 4. Can you count all of God's blessings in your life? Have you ever tried? Perhaps a good exercise in the coming days would be to sit down and write out as many of God's blessings as you can recall. 5. What are some of the ways we can constantly, purposefully, and intentionally “dwell” in God's presence? In between church services, how can we experience God on a daily basis?

Scripture Focus: Psalm 1:1 The Lesson in Context Everyone has a defining moment. For James, there were certain individual actions that could measure a person's whole character. We might think of these individual actions as samples, samples that reveal what lies in the core of our identity. We might refer to this as the “royal law” theory. The royal law, James said, is loving our neighbor as ourselves. If we break this law and, say, welcome a rich man who can bless us, but we keep at arm's length a poor man who cannot, we have broken every conceivable law. Conversely, if we welcome both, we have upheld the whole law. James taught that our true attitude toward Jesus is revealed in how we treat those who can neither bless us nor hurt us. To demonstrate how this principle might manifest itself in our daily lives: consider your emails. If you take great care in how you write to someone who is in a position to help you, give you a job, give you a promotion, or give you accolades, but you take relatively little care with how you write a subordinate, you are subtly breaking the royal law. This one act is a sample representing the whole of your character— the defining moment, the defining act. Group Discussion 1. Who or what do you think of when you think of the word blessed? 2. How does the“way of sinners” differ from the“way of the righteous”? 3. Why is receiving the right counsel so important? 4. How can someone meditate on the Word of God day and night? 5. How does someone “walk in righteousness”?

Scripture Focus: Psalm 51:1–3 The Lesson in Context To describe sin, some have used the metaphor of archers shooting arrows at a target. One might miss the bullseye by only a couple inches, and another might miss by several feet. However, the result is the same: the target has been missed, and the archer has failed the assignment. Similarly, any sin can cause us to miss the target and can separate us from God. Fortunately, no matter our sin, we boldly can bring all sin to Jesus Christ, the one who paid the price for all of them. The Old Covenant did make distinctions between sins, and the priests offered different sacrifices for different sins. However, when Christ died for our sins, He “offered one sacrifice for sins for ever” (Hebrews 10:12); the work was completed. Now we can come boldly before Him, repent, and receive forgiveness for our sins. Group Discussion 1. What steps do you take to prevent yourself from being in tempting situations? When you are tempted, how do you escape? 2. Have you ever used Psalm 51 as a model prayer to guide you in repentance? Why or why not? What are some elements of this psalm that you can incorporate into your prayer life? 3. When God delivered you from sin and filled you with His Holy Spirit, what were some positive things God put into your life in place of your former sin? Explain. 4. Think back on the first time you remember repenting. What words would you use to describe that experience? If you have been in the church a long time, think about your prayers of repentance recently. How have your prayers changed? 5. If you have already experienced the power of repentance, what are some things God has restored in your life? Are there things you thought you had lost that He gave back?