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“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”  (Ps 23:1)Psalm 23 is perhaps the most well-known and best loved of all the psalms. It is a song of trust in God, but also a joyful profession of faith by someone who is part of the people of Israel, to whom God, through the prophets, had promised to be their shepherd. The psalmist also expresses his personal happiness in knowing that he is protected by the Temple, a place of shelter and grace.[1] And at the same time, because of this experience, he wants to encourage also other people to trust in the presence of the Lord.“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”The image of the shepherd with his flock is very dear to all biblical literature. To understand it fully, we need to imagine the arid and rocky deserts of the Middle East. The shepherd guides his flock, who are docile and allow themselves to be led, for without him they would get lost and die. The sheep have to learn to rely on him and listen to his voice. Above all, he is their constant companion.“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”This psalm invites us to strengthen our intimate relationship with God by experiencing his love. Some may wonder why the author goes so far as to say, “I shall not want”? In our daily life we encounter all kinds of problems and challenges - with our health, in the family, at work - not to mention the immense suffering of so many of our brothers and sisters due to war, natural disasters often caused by climate change, forced migration, acts of violence, and so on.“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”Perhaps the key to understanding this verse lies in the one that follows it: “for you are with me.”[2]  This states the certainty of the love of God who always accompanies us and leads us to live our life in a whole new way. Chiara Lubich wrote: “It is one thing to know we can have recourse to God, who exists, who cares for us and has redeemed us of our sins, and totally another thing to live with the conviction that we are God's beloved, for this banishes all loneliness, all sense of abandonment, any misgivings or any fear that may restrain us. (...) We come to realize that we are loved, and believe with all our heart in this love. We abandon ourselves trustingly to him and are ready to follow wherever he leads. Life's circumstances, sad or joyful, are illuminated by God's love that wills or permits everything that happens.”[3]  “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”The one who brought this beautiful prophecy to fulfilment is Jesus. In John's Gospel he does not hesitate to call himself the “good shepherd.” The relationship with this shepherd is something special; it is very personal and intimate. “I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me.”[4] He leads his sheep to graze in the pastures of his Word, which gives life, particularly the Word that contains the “new commandment.”[5] And when this reciprocal love is lived by his followers, it makes “almost visible” the presence of the Risen Lord within a community that is gathered in his name, in his love.[6]   Prepared by Augusto Parody Reyes and the Word of Life Team[1] See Ps 23:6.[2] Ps 23:4.[3] Chiara Lubich, Essential Writings – Spirituality, Dialogue, Culture, New City Press, New York, 2006, pg. 55[4] Jn 10:14.[5] Jn 17:21: “Love one another as I have loved you.”[6] See Mt 18:20.

“This is the first of six psalms collectively known as the hallel that are recited in synagogues during the festival service” Alter, 403. Psalms 113-118 are the Egyptian Hallel. “Psalms 113-114 are sung before the Passover meal and Psalms 115-118 after it.  These psalms are also sung at the feast of Pentecost, Tabernacles, and Dedication (Hanakuah, or Lights)” Miller, 373. These psalms were “used at all major festivals but especially the beginning and conclusion of the Passover” McCann, 1138. Sometimes we stress Passover for that was the time at which Jesus sang these songs: Matthew 26:30 and Mark 14:26.It is “also an appropriate culmination to Psalms 111-112. Like Psalm 111, it articulates God's sovereignty (see below on vv. 1-4; see also 111:2-6, esp. v. 4, which recalls the exodus) and it offers an especially appropriate response to the exclamation of 111:9c (See ‘name' in 111:9c; 113:1-3). Furthermore, like Psalms 111-112, Psalm 113 asserts that God's power is manifested in gracious, compassionate provision for the poor (See Ps. 111:4-5a, 112:9a; 113:7-9)” McCann, 1138. Psalm 113 is an appropriate introduction to Psalms 113-118. Of the Psalms known as the Egyptian Hallel only the second one, Psalm 114, “speaks directly of the Exodus” Kidner, 401.  113:1-3 Praise the LORD- all places and at all times113:4-6 The LORD is exalted above all113:7-9 The LORD lifts the needy to sit  with princesJesus and Psalm 113“There was more relevance in these psalms to the Exodus- the greater Exodus- than could be guessed in Old Testament times” Kidner, 401. “Verses 7 and 8 anticipate the great downward and upward sweep of the gospel, which was to go even deeper and higher than the dust and the throne of princes: from the grave to the throne of God (Eph. 2:5f)” Kidner, 402. Psalm 113 speaks only of lifting the poor but Luke 1:52 also speaks of God bringing down the mighty.“The psalm gives hope to the socially vulnerable, the poor and childless woman. In terms of the latter, the Old Testament narratives are full of stories of God opening the wombs of barren women: Sarah (Gen. 11:30; 21:1-5), Rebekah (25:21), Rachel (30:22), Samson's mother (Judges 13:2-3), Hannah (I Sam. 1:2), the Shunnamite (II Kings 4:16), Elizabeth (Luke 1:7). Of these, the story of Hannah deserves special mention, because, after she gives birth to Samuel, she praises God in a song that shares a number of elements with Psalm 113 (I Sam. 2:1-10)” Longman, 390. Mary's song celebrates God lifting up the humble- Luke 1:46-56. “Hannah's joy became all Israel's; Sarah's become the world's. And the song of Hannah was to be outshone one day by the Magnificat” Kinder, 402. “The story of God's care for Hannah becomes a model for God's care for Israel, memorialized in the Passover celebration” NICOT, 849.Jesus sang the Egyptian Hallel in Matthew 26:30 and Mark 14:26. Vs. 6 anticipate Philippians 2:6-8 “What amazing condescension was it for the Son of God to come from heaven to earth, and take our nature upon him, that He might seek and save those that are lost” Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary, 547. A noun is used in the LXX of Psalm 113:6 but the corresponding verb in Greek is used in Philippians 2:8.I Corinthians 1:18-31 God humbles the mighty and exalts the lowly through the gospel.Matthew 23:12; Luke 14:11; 18:14 Humble himself will be exalted and exalt himself will be humbled. Matthew 19:30; 20:16; Luke 13:30 The first will be last and the last first.Ephesians 1:20; 2:6 God raised

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"Teach children in a way that fits their needs." Pr 22:6 ERVHave you ever wished for a parenting do-over-a second chance to raise your kids? With hindsight and insight, you think you would do it right this time! Parenting is both rewarding and guilt inducing. It's rewarding because we love our children and they bring us joy. It's guilt inducing because we blame ourselves for their shortcomings and misfortunes. "Where did I go wrong as a parent?" There is no perfect parent, and there is no universal blueprint because every child is born unique.Psychologists told us our children were born a "blank slate," waiting for us to write life instructions on them. Not so! Babies are miniature people, "born in sin and shapen in iniquity" (See Ps 51:5). They are given to us to figure out as we try to mold them spiritually, morally, socially, and intellectually. By age seven, they have learned about 75 percent of everything they will ever know. But although there is no one-size-fits-all formula for success, there are God-given principles that work whether you're a new parent or a grandparent. "Teach children in a way that fits their needs, and even when they are old, they will not leave the right path" (Pr 22:6 ERV).Notice some keywords here. "Teach," which implies imparting information in a consistent, understandable way. Toddlers learn better with pictures. Older kids need us to use contemporary language. If they don't "get it," we probably didn't teach it well enough!"Children" means old enough to understand."A way that fits their needs" implies knowing their personality and abilities and tailoring your teaching to fit them. When God's principles fit the child's unique characteristics, they're more likely to adopt and follow them.Support the showChanging Lives | Building Strong Family | Impacting Our Community For Jesus Christ!

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We need a fresh revelation of who God is in our circumstances. As we have faith, we begin to unlock God's promises. What we choose to focus on, determines what we see!

In Psalm 33, we saw that God's word remains true. He is faithful. His steadfast love endures forever-----Psalm 34 now sets us up for David, the servant of the LORD, with a song about how God redeems the life of his servants through the righteous one - the one whose bones are not broken-...

In this incredible message, Ps. Katy shares her personal testimony around the importance of what you choose to see. Our vision is always building us towards something, but the question is are you building from a place of faith or from a place of fear? Let the Holy Spirit give you the spiritual eyes to see.

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For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.The next two sections in James (today's offering plus tomorrow's) introduce 5 key themes in swift succession:Restraint of hasty desirePractical obedience to God's WordReception of the Word with humilityConcern for defenseless members of the communityTurning from the ways of the world1:19-21“There are four types of disciples: swift to hear and swift to lose—his gain is canceled by his loss; slow to hear and slow to lose—his loss is canceled by his gain; swift to hear and slow to lose—this is a happy lot; slow to hear and swift to lose—this is an evil lot” ('Avot 5:12).Not seeking justice through politically motivated violence (v.20).“Impostors and demagogues, under the guise of divine inspiration, provoked revolutionary actions and impelled the masses to act like madmen” (Josephus, Jewish War 259).There were numerous first century revolutionaries, e.g. the Samaritan who led a band of followers up Mt. Gerizim; Theudas, who put himself forward as a second Moses; and the Jewish prophet who portrayed himself as a second Joshua, prophesying the collapse of Jerusalem's walls.Such revolutionaries, and those who sided with them, constituted an implicit threat to the Sadducees. (They would not have appreciated James.)“Put off” (v.21) – baptismal context (clothes).The implanted word – see Jer 31:33. God's word is powerful; it changes lives.1:22-25James is Wisdom Literature.Mirror analogy: Many do not spend time in the Scriptures because they don't like the image of themselves they see there. Of course the Word makes us look better—not in external appearance, but at the heart level.Perhaps the mirror is connected with seeing ourselves as the image of God. Our look into the mirror requires more than a cursory look. Slow down, let the truth sink in.Doers – this word appears several times in James. Obedience.He who knows not and knows not that he knows not—he is a fool; avoid him / He who knows not and knows that he knows not—he is simple; instruct him / He who knows and knows not that he knows—he is asleep; awaken him / He who knows and knows that he knows—he is wise; follow him (an old Arab proverb).Teleios 5x in James…. Suggests character, not mere actionsWhy the “perfect law that gives freedom” probably isn't the N.T.:See Ps 1:2; 19:7-11; 40:6-8; 119.Rebirth through the Word (1:18).The perfect law seems to be the same thing as “the implanted word” (v.21).In James, Gospel and "law" are more or less interchangeable.Perfect / mature – 1:4; 3:2, 17-18.2:8—Perfect law is recast as “the sovereign law” of love to one's neighbor.This is certainly not the New Testament—which wasn't even written yet. (James died in 62; by that time, the only parts of the NT already written would have been 15 or 18 of the epistles.)Thus there is no direct  connection with 1 Cor 13 (“when the perfect comes”).FreedomNot political freedom, nor economic freedom, but spiritual freedom.God's perfect law brings freedom – obedience (think RR tracks).Next reflection: Pure Religion 

GLORIOUS MYSTERIES today.  If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. (See Ps 95:8)

12 February 2023 | Isaiah ends his prophetic word of hope for the new with Israel by peeling back the curtain on the end of all things and inviting his people to get a glimpse of the hope there is in what God has in plan for the world as a whole. This prophetic glimpse is a picture of the New Jerusalem that will come as Jesus returns for the second time, bringing heaven and Earth together as one, and setting up a longed for hope that remains today.

5 February 2023 | Names are central in Scripture. God focuses on names and they mean a lot to him. There are so many times in the biblical narrative where God renames something, or does a play on word with names. Jesus did the same as he tried to speak a purpose over someone or release in them new hope. So God does so in Isaiah 62. He says that Israel will be called by a new name, one that now resembles the character they will have in the future.

29 January 2023 | When God moves in a new way and does a new thing, it always will result in us joining him in a new proclamation. His new action leads to our new song. A song that echoes the new work he is doing, and hence is ‘new' itself. And that song is worship, it is glorification of God and it is drawing to attention the new work of God around us. God puts these new songs in us, so we can praise and glorify him in a way that is relevant to what he is doing

8 January 2023 | “Fasting was always what Israel would do when they wanted to start a new journey with God. Whenever they wanted to connect with God in a new way, or position themselves to receive something new from God, they would start with a fast. Fasting was deeply rooted on the desire of seeking God not a religious act but has everything to do with the position of the heart drawing closer to him.”

15 January 2023 | “Fasting was always what Israel would do when they wanted to start a new journey with God. Whenever they wanted to connect with God in a new way, or position themselves to receive something new from God, they would start with a fast. Fasting was deeply rooted on the desire of seeking God not a religious act but has everything to do with the position of the heart drawing closer to him.”

11 December 2022 | This week we will be looking at a passage in which Matthew references the prophet Hosea in which he shares of this new era where a Saviour will come, and he will heal and set the captives free. This was a beautiful picture of what the God's people hoped for in the Old Testament.

JOYFUL MYSTERIES today.  Come and save us, LORD our God; let your face shine upon us, that we may be saved. (See Ps 80:4)

"God causes everything to work together." Ro8:28 NLTWhen Joseph was thrown in prison, it was hard for him to see how this road would lead to the fulfillment of his dream, but it did. That's because God had a plan for his life. And He has one for yours too! Your current job may just be preparation for the job God really has in mind for you. Perhaps not today or tomorrow, but, if you stay faithful, there will come a time when you look back and realize how God directed your steps (See Ps 37:23). Refuse to embrace any concept of victimhood that would steal your contentment. Your job, in spite of its difficulties, would have been the dream of some of your forefathers. Didn't you pray for this job you're now complaining about? As difficult as this may be to accept, you're where you are for a reason-and for a season. So study, do the coursework, take the tests, graduate, and move on to what God has for you next. There are certain qualities you need to take with you from your present position into vour next one. Things like skill building and character development. You may need to learn computer and social media skills-plus patience and gratitude. You may need to learn how to manage an office-plus how to manage your moods. When you're led by God, no experience is ever wasted because "God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them" (Ro 8:28 NLT). God knows what He is doing, so trust Him; He uses every experience to bring about His will and fulfill our joy.Support the show

In a follow-up to his previous message "Come and See,” Ps. Alex continues to expand on the truth that how we see Jesus affects our entire experience of life. Are you a fool, a pharisee, a fan, or a follower? Only the ones who follow Jesus into the unknown will have the truth revealed.

Taste and See Ps.34:8 #RTTBROS #Nightlight. Have you noticed that kids often refuse try new food. They have no reason to refuse but they do. They may love it if they would just try it. But they will never know till they do. Have you tried God, the Bible says " O Taste and see that the Lord is Good." There are many aspects of a relationship with God that are indescribable and can only be appreciated by personal experience. Brian Tubbs explains it this way. As it is written, ‘There is none righteous, no, not one.'” (Romans 3:10, KJV) Quoting from the Psalms, the apostle Paul declares that no single human being is “righteous” (the meaning of which is best understood as “right with God”). “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23, KJV) Lest someone protest that they are a good person, especially when compared to people they know or observe in the news or in their workplace (or wherever), Paul points out that the standard isn't your neighbor, but rather God Himself. It isn't enough that you compare yourself to another human being and think “Well, I'm not as bad as him.” The standard is God's holiness. And all of us fall short of that standard. “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23, KJV) Having established that we are all sinners who fall short of God's glory, Paul explains that the “wages” (or earnings) of our sin is “death.” This includes both physical death and spiritual death. Physical death is when your soul separates from your body. Spiritual death is when your soul is separated from God. And this separation from God extends into eternity for those who die in their lost and sinful state. Because of our sin, we face the reality and inevitability of both physical death and eternal separation from God. Paul, however, doesn't leave us with just bad news. He mentions that the “gift of God” is “eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” And to further explain this, we step back a chapter in Romans to go to the next milestone marker in the Romans Road. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8, KJV) God doesn't leave us in our sinful state. He doesn't leave us with the prospect of facing both physical and spiritual death. There is, as they say, “more to the story.” Paul says that God demonstrated or commended (gave) love to us even when we didn't deserve it. Even when we were deep in sin, “Christ died for us.” What do we do this information? Well, for that, we come to the final passage of the Romans Road. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13, KJV) The bad news is we all fall short of God's glory and we all face both physical and spiritual death because of it. The good news is that God loved us, sent Jesus to die for us, and anyone who calls upon “the name of the Lord shall be saved.” For a deeper explanation of what it means to call on the name of the Lord, Romans 10:13 should be read and understood in the context of the verses which precede it. As a kid, I was taught to memorize Romans 10:9-10 as well as 10:13. But honestly, as our pastor made clear in his sermons, verses 9 through 13 of chapter 10 all beautifully speak to the plan and promise of God's love and salvation. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Paul the Apostle, Romans 10:9-13, KJV If you want to understand what it takes to have your sins forgiven, to be save

“I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons. I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope.” Today, we want to think about how we have “good counsel” from the Lord as we fellowship and spend time with Him! As I was reading verses 7-9, I couldn't help but think of a passage in the New Testament found in Philippians 4. The Apostle Paul was in prison in Rome writing this letter to the saints in the church at Philippi. Paul was rejoicing and he was content because he believed that God was good and very present wherever or in whatever circumstance he was in. Read this passage and see how much it relates to the same thing that David was writing about in Psalm 16. “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:4-13) Both David and Paul had learned to be content and satisfied in Christ alone! They both knew that the Lord was their “good counselor” and would always be present to guide them. Even the Lord Jesus Christ Himself would spend the night in prayer with His Father seeking His will and direction to know which disciples to chose to follow Him and later become the witnesses of His death, burial and resurrection to the world. “Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles” (Luke 6:12-13). David's personal fellowship with the Lord was his greatest joy. This was when God instructed and counseled David and told him what to do and how to do it. David even went to "night school" to learn the will of God. (See Psalms 17:3; 42:8; 63:6; 77:2, 6.) "Night" is plural, suggesting "dark nights" or "night after night" learning from God. The word "instruct" carries with it the idea of discipline and chastening, for David learned many lessons when God's loving hand chastened him (Heb. 12:1-12). The Lord at his right hand suggests God as his advocate and defender. (See Ps. 73:23; 109:31; 110:5; 121:5; 1 John 2:2; Acts 2:33; 5:31.) With the Lord as his guide and guard, he had nothing to fear; he would not be moved (Ps. 10:6; 15:5). The future is your friend when Jesus is your Lord. My friend, Jesus is our “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). Today He will give you “good counsel” through His Word and the Holy Spirit if you will trust and obey Him! God bless!

People need to see before they can believe. In this eye-opening message, Ps. Sterling encourages us to live Godly lives so people can believe in the gospel. 

People need to see before they can believe. In this eye-opening message, Ps. Sterling encourages us to live Godly lives so people can believe in the gospel. 

“Help, LORD, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. They speak idly everyone with his neighbor; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak." In Psalm 11, the foundations of society were shaking (v. 3), but here David cried out for help (salvation, deliverance) because the godly remnant of faithful believers was getting smaller and smaller. This wasn't the complaint of a crotchety old man longing for "the good old days." It was the cry of a truly faithful servant of God who wanted to see his nation Israel fulfill her divine purposes on earth. One mark of a Spirit-filled believer is the ability to detect lies and liars and avoid them (1 John 2:18-29), and David knew that he was living in a society controlled by deception. It wasn't that only a few people were telling lies; deception was a major characteristic of the whole generation. (See Ps. 5:9; 28:3; 34:13; 55:21; 141:3.) What would David say if he were alive today and witnessed the propaganda and promotion that make up what we casually call "the media"? He would probably describe today's "communication" as he did centuries ago: empty and useless words ("vanity"), smooth talk ("flattery"), double-talk from double hearts, and boastful talk or "proud words." Saul used lies to deceive his leaders about David, and Absalom used flattery to poison the minds of the naïve people of Israel against David. Flattery is not communication, it's manipulation (see Prov. 26:28; 28:23). Even in Christian ministry it's possible to use flattery to influence people and exploit them (1 Thess. 2:1-6; Acts 20:28-31). Flattery plays on the ego and especially influences people who want to appear important (Jude 11). As for "proud words," this describes boastful speech that impresses people by its oratory and vocabulary. "Great swelling words" is the phrase used in 2 Peter 2:18 and Jude 1:16. Daniel (7:20, 25) and John (Rev. 13:2, 5) both tell us that the Antichrist will speak in this way and rule the world. This kind of speech is motivated by pride and is used by people who think they're in control and will never need to answer to anybody, including the Lord. Their lips are their own, and they think they can speak just as they please. But can the Lord's promises be trusted? Yes! Unlike the worthless words of the deceivers, the Word of the Lord is like precious silver (Ps. 19:9-10) that is heated seven times in the crucible before it is poured out into the mold. His Word is flawless and can be trusted; His Word is precious and must be valued (Ps. 119:14, 72, 127, 162). How paradoxical that society today sees the Scriptures as something relatively worthless and yet pays great sums of money to the people who manufacture deception and flattery. But no matter how many lies this generation tells, God's Word is safe. The final verse issues a call to action, for "the wicked strut about, and evil is praised throughout the land" (NLT). Vileness ("cheapness") is promoted and exalted in the media: immorality, brutality, murder, lies, drunkenness, nudity, the love of money, the abuse of authority. The things that God condemns are now a means of universal entertainment, and the entertainment industry gives awards to the people who produce these things. People boast about things they ought to be ashamed of (Romans 1:28-32; Phil. 3:18-19). Is there a way to restrain and overcome this national decay? Yes! God's people are salt and light (Matt. 5:13-16). If there were more light in the land, there would be less darkness, and if we had more salt, there would be less decay. As God's people worship God, pray, and share the Gospel with the lost, more people will trust Christ and increase the salt and light in the land. We must also share the truth of the Word with the next generation! May the Lord help us to do this today! God bless!

So often we struggle to understand what it means to be a disciple. Am I doing the right things for God? Is God doing the right things for me? In this incredible message, Ps. Alex helps us to come and see what Jesus invites us into. 

“The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away." Psalm 1 describes at least three individuals. The one who is blessed (vv. 1-2)). The one who is a blessing to others (v. 3), and the one who needs a blessing (vv. 4-6). Psalm 1 puts everyone in one of two categories. We are either godly or we are ungodly. We are either a saint, or we are a sinner. We are either righteous or we are unrighteous. We are either in Christ or we are still in Adam. It is up to us who are the “blessed ones”, to take the Gospel to those who are considered ungodly, sinners, or unrighteous. How desperately these people need to know God and receive His blessings in Christ! This section of Psalm starts with the statement, “The ungodly are not so.” “Not so”. The Psalmist makes a contrast between the godly and ungodly. "Not so!" This means that all that the godly person enjoys and experiences is not true in the life of the ungodly. The godly are compared to a tree—strong, permanent, beautiful, useful, fruitful. The ungodly are compared to chaff—they have no roots; they are dead; they are blown with the wind; they are useless to the plans of God; they are neither beautiful nor fruitful; they are destined for the fire. Chaff is worth nothing. When the grain is winnowed, the wind blows the chaff away, and what chaff remains is thrown into the fire. John the Baptist used these same images in Matt. 3:7-12 when he described God as a harvester, visiting the threshing floor and separating the grain from the chaff. The wicked of this world seem rich and substantial, but from God's point of view, they are cheap, unsubstantial, and destined for judgment. (See Ps. 73.) What a tragedy for people to spend their whole life on earth as chaff and, as far as eternal things are concerned, amount to nothing. Jesus concluded His Sermon on the Mount with this picture (Matt. 7:13), and we see it mentioned throughout the Book of Proverbs (Prov. 2:20; 4:14; 4:24-27; etc.). Why are the ungodly lost? Because they will not submit to Christ and His Word. They prefer the counsel of the ungodly to the "whole counsel of God" in the Word (Acts 20:27). They prefer the friendship of godless people to the congregation of the righteous. They spend their days thinking about sin, not about the Word of God (Gen. 6:5). They think they are secure in the earth—but they are only chaff! Is there a future judgment? Verse 5 informs us that there is. Of course, in the OT we do not find the full explanation of the future judgments as we do in the NT. For the believer in Christ, there is no judgment of sin (John 5:24; Rom. 8:1), but for the unbeliever, there is "a fearful looking for of judgment" (Heb. 10:27). This judgment of the lost is described in Rev. 20:11-15. There will be no Christians at that scene, only unsaved people. The true character of the wicked will be revealed at that judgment; they will be seen as chaff, worthless lost souls. When v. 5 says the wicked "shall not stand" in the judgment, it does not mean they will be absent; rather, it means they will not be able to endure the judgment. When the books are opened, these individuals will be flung to their knees in confession of sin and of the truth of God's Word and God's Son (Phil. 2:9-11). These ungodly people will never be allowed to enter the heavenly congregation of the righteous, even though on earth they might have been members of religious groups. See Matt. 7:21-23. This psalm begins with "blessed" and ends with "perish." True believers are blessed in Christ (Eph. 1:3). They have received God's blessing, and they ought to be a blessing to others, especially to the chaff that will one day be thrown into the fire. But until that happens, we have the opportunity to witness to them and seek to bring them to Christ. God bless!

Psalms 20 and 21 form a pair of Psalms. Psalm 20 is a “Pre-Battle” song, and Psalm 21 is “Post-War” Victory celebration. But because no specifics are given, and the opening words of Psalm 20 say, “May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble…”, it is possible to apply this Psalm to a variety of situations. We know David was facing natural human enemies, whereas the battles we face are more spiritual (though sometimes coming in fleshly forms), David and ourselves are assured of Victory! Most likely this Psalm was written for David or on behalf of David, based on the many times “We” and “Our” are used throughout. The Greatest Victory in Battle however was in the Battle for Souls. Jesus paid the ultimate sacrifice to insure Victory and our Salvation! Not only is this so, but Jesus is ever living and always making intercession FOR THE SAINTS (not to the Saints)! He saved King David, but David's King would SAVE HIM, and if we put our trust in Jesus Christ, us as well (See (Ps.20:9; Rom.10:8-13). To watch the full service from 28/08/2022 including two great testimonies, click here! The post Psalm 20 – God Save the king and The King Save Us! appeared first on Living Rock Church.

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How can painful times of waiting become sweet times with God? How do you find peace in the pauses and hope for the future? This Sunday, Ps Chris Pringle, from C3 Church Global, shares how we can fight doubt and anxiety during the season of waiting by choosing to speak, read, and believe God's voice. : : See you in church – http://www.c3toronto.com

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JOYFUL MYSTERIES today.  I hope in the LORD, I trust in his word; with him there is kindness and plenteous redemption. (See Ps 130:5, 7)

what do you do in those times in life when you can't see your way through? just as in nature there are times when our spiritual visibility is limited. In tonight's devotion you're going to find out how to see and how to take the next right step. Our Podcast, Blog and YouTube Links https://linktr.ee/rttbros Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. RSS feed https://anchor.fm/s/127be410/podcast/rss

GLORIOUS MYSTERIES today.  If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. (See Ps 95:8)

Despite what you see, the obstacles in front of you, the delay, the journey, you can develop a “Come What May” spirit! This message by Ps. Tessa will inspire you and build your faith as she shares the story of how her family purchased their miracle home.

Despite what you see, the obstacles in front of you, the delay, the journey, you can develop a “Come What May” spirit! This message by Ps. Tessa will inspire you and build your faith as she shares the story of how her family purchased their miracle home.

How we see God determines how we'll respond in times of difficulty, adversity, and challenge. When we are able to see Him correctly (as He has intended us to see Him, through His Word), we can respond to every situation in praise, worship, and faith!

How we see God determines how we'll respond in times of difficulty, adversity, and challenge. When we are able to see Him correctly (as He has intended us to see Him, through His Word), we can respond to every situation in praise, worship, and faith!

Lord Open My Eyes To See - Ps Dylan Botes by The Bay CFC

Pastor Dan speaks about the healing of the blind man from John 9.

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How many times have you come across people who say, “There is no God!” ? We have met them especially when doing street evangelism. But why do people deny the existence of God? we believe that Ps.14:1 reveals the answer. It is because they are corrupt and love their sinful lives! Of course we were all once like that, as was the whole earth in the days of Noah (See Gen.6:5, 11-12), and yet in the midst of it all we read that Noah found or obtained Grace from the LORD (Gen.6:8). We have every reason to be glad and rejoice for the great deliverance from captivity that the LORD has brought to us (See Ps.14:7; Ps.126). If you would like to watch the video of this sermon, you can click on this link. The post Psalm 14 – The Folly of The Fool Versus The Triumph of God! appeared first on Living Rock Church.

 To see what you cannot see - Ps Scott Tolley 11 April 2021

We often lose sight of God and the role that He should play in our lives, especially when we're surrounded by adverse circumstances. Ps André reminds us the importance of our vision and what we allow ourselves to see.

This week PS Andrew has a great word of encouragement entitled  ‘What Do You See?'  Be blessed! #TransformedByGrace   Discover more at: https://www.exchangechurchbelfast.com/

Powerful warefare declarations from the congragation and a good Word from Apostle Dayna. Jesus' Glorious Transfiguration 17 Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, Jacob[a] and John, and hiked up a high mountain to be alone. 2 Then Jesus' appearance was dramatically altered. A radiant light as bright as the sun poured from his face. And his clothing became luminescent—dazzling like lightning.[b] He was trans-figured[c] before their very eyes. 3 Then suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared,[d] and they spoke with Jesus. 4 Peter blurted out, “Lord, it's so wonderful that we are all here together! If you want, I'll construct three shrines,[e] one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”[f] 5 But while Peter was still speaking, a radiant cloud composed of light spread over them, enveloping them all.[g] And God's voice suddenly spoke from the cloud, saying, “This is my dearly loved Son, the constant focus of my delight.[h] Listen to him!”[i] Footnotes Matthew 17:1 Or “James.” Translations of the Bible have substituted Jacob with James. Both Greek and Aramaic leave the Hebrew name as it is, Jacob. This translation will use Jacob throughout. Matthew 17:2 Or “white as light.” Matthew 17:2 Moses also went up Sinai's mountain and received an impartation of glory. His face shone and had to be veiled. The transfiguration of Jesus is also part of our destiny, for the same Greek word is used twice for believers being transfigured by the renewing of our minds and by the glory of Christ within us that will complete our transformation into Christ's image. See Rom. 12:2; 2 Cor. 3:18. Matthew 17:3 Moses represented the Law and Elijah represented the Prophets. Both Moses and Elijah were associated with Mount Sinai (Horeb), both had a ministry of performing astounding miracles, and both had unusual circumstances surrounding their passing from this life into glory. Matthew 17:4 Or “tabernacles,” which speaks of the booths made to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. Matthew 17:4 The Hebrew Matthew adds this line: “because he [Peter] did not know what he was saying.” Matthew 17:5 See Acts 5:15. The Greek word translated “overshadow” is episkiazo, which is used exclusively for the power of the Almighty “overshadowing,” such as Mary, who conceived a child supernaturally by God. See also Mark 9:7; Luke 1:35. This was not a natural shadow created by the light of the sun, but the supernatural overshadowing of God's power. Jesus will appear again in these clouds of glory. See Matt. 16:27; 24:30; 26:64. Matthew 17:5 Or “He is the one on whom my favor rests.” Matthew 17:5 Or “You must constantly listen to him.” See Ps. 2:7; Isa. 42:1.

Powerful warefare declarations from the congragation and a good Word from Apostle Dayna. Jesus’ Glorious Transfiguration 17 Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, Jacob[a] and John, and hiked up a high mountain to be alone. 2 Then Jesus’ appearance was dramatically altered. A radiant light as bright as the sun poured from his face. And his clothing became luminescent—dazzling like lightning.[b] He was trans-figured[c] before their very eyes. 3 Then suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared,[d] and they spoke with Jesus. 4 Peter blurted out, “Lord, it’s so wonderful that we are all here together! If you want, I’ll construct three shrines,[e] one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”[f] 5 But while Peter was still speaking, a radiant cloud composed of light spread over them, enveloping them all.[g] And God’s voice suddenly spoke from the cloud, saying, “This is my dearly loved Son, the constant focus of my delight.[h] Listen to him!”[i] Footnotes Matthew 17:1 Or “James.” Translations of the Bible have substituted Jacob with James. Both Greek and Aramaic leave the Hebrew name as it is, Jacob. This translation will use Jacob throughout. Matthew 17:2 Or “white as light.” Matthew 17:2 Moses also went up Sinai’s mountain and received an impartation of glory. His face shone and had to be veiled. The transfiguration of Jesus is also part of our destiny, for the same Greek word is used twice for believers being transfigured by the renewing of our minds and by the glory of Christ within us that will complete our transformation into Christ’s image. See Rom. 12:2; 2 Cor. 3:18. Matthew 17:3 Moses represented the Law and Elijah represented the Prophets. Both Moses and Elijah were associated with Mount Sinai (Horeb), both had a ministry of performing astounding miracles, and both had unusual circumstances surrounding their passing from this life into glory. Matthew 17:4 Or “tabernacles,” which speaks of the booths made to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. Matthew 17:4 The Hebrew Matthew adds this line: “because he [Peter] did not know what he was saying.” Matthew 17:5 See Acts 5:15. The Greek word translated “overshadow” is episkiazo, which is used exclusively for the power of the Almighty “overshadowing,” such as Mary, who conceived a child supernaturally by God. See also Mark 9:7; Luke 1:35. This was not a natural shadow created by the light of the sun, but the supernatural overshadowing of God’s power. Jesus will appear again in these clouds of glory. See Matt. 16:27; 24:30; 26:64. Matthew 17:5 Or “He is the one on whom my favor rests.” Matthew 17:5 Or “You must constantly listen to him.” See Ps. 2:7; Isa. 42:1.

This message will fill you with faith and courage as Ps. Leanne opens up truth from the book and life of Queen Esther, explaining lessons from her life that we can apply to our lives today.

Pastor Benaiah shares around the Fathers heart to see the need in our city.

From Everlasting to Everlasting A sPrayer of Moses, the tman of God. 90 Lord, you have been our udwelling place1 in all generations. 2  vBefore the wmountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, xfrom everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3  You return man to dust and say, y“Return, zO children of man!”2 4  For aa thousand years in your sight are but as byesterday when it is past, or as ca watch in the night. 5  You dsweep them away as with a flood; they are like ea dream, like fgrass that is renewed in the morning: 6  in ithe morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it jfades and kwithers. 7  For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. 8  You have lset our iniquities before you, our msecret sins in the light of your presence. 9  For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh. 10  The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span3 is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. 11  Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you? 12  nSo teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. 13  oReturn, O LORD! pHow long? Have qpity on your servants! 14  Satisfy us in the smorning with your steadfast love, that we may trejoice and be glad all our days. 15  Make us glad for as many days as you have uafflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil. 16  Let your vwork be shown to your servants, and your glorious power to their children. 17  Let the xfavor4 of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish ythe work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!

"What we are looking at is not always what we are seeing..."

Great NT Profiles Part 14JUDAS ISCARIOTRelated Scriptures:Ø Matthew 26:14-16; 26:24; 27:3-10Ø Mark 3:19; 14:10Ø Luke 6:16Ø John 12:3-6; 6:70-71; 13:21-27, 29; 17:12• The betrayer of Jesus who either acted from greed or political revolution attempting to prod Jesus into wrestling control of the country from Rome.• The Gospels also portray him as a dupe of the high priest’s machinations.• The tragic figure that commits suicide as a result of his betrayal.The Name• Judas, meaning “Jewish man” (Hebrew: Judah), was a common name (for example, Judah Maccabee, Judah the Prince), with no fewer than eight New Testament bearers.• Iscariot possibly derives from Ish Kerioth, “man from [the village of] Kerioth.” The statement could suggest that Judas was the son of Simon Iscariot. (John 6:71).• Other possible derivations include the Aramaic saqor, “red” (thus, ruddy, or worker in red dye).• Sicarius, from the Latin and indicating “assassin”; sakar from the Semitic for “hand over”; and shaqar, Semitic for “fraud, deception.”Introduction• Mark’s first mention of Judas is at Jesus’ appointing of the Twelve; the reference is followed immediately by “who betrayed him” (Mark 3:19; see also Luke 6:16).• Judas took an active role as an apostle. He was that looked after the money box.• John 6:70–71 is harsher: “Did I not choose you, the Twelve, and one of you is a devil?” This reference to the “devil” associates Judas with “the Jews,” whom the Johannine Jesus states, “are of your father, the devil” (8:44).Vilification• The vilification of Judas begins through the stories of Jesus’ anointing.• In Mark 14:4–5, “One of the disciples” is upset by the “waste.” Mark juxtaposes the woman’s generosity to Jesus with Judas’s betrayal of him for money (14:10–11).• In John 12:4–6, “Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples, he who was to betray him, said, ‘Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?’ This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and as he had the money box he used to take what he put into it.”His Motive• In Mark 14:10–11, the financial incentive is offered by the priests.• Matthew offers greed as a motive.• In Luke 22:3–5, “Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the Twelve; he … conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them. And they were glad and engaged to give him money.”• In John’s Gospel, Jesus says of the one to betray him, “‘It is he to whom I shall give this morsel when I have dipped it.’ So having dipped the morsel, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. Then after the morsel, Satan entered into him.” (See Ps. 41:9 for a possible proof text for the dinner scene.)The Kiss Symbolism• “We have all heard of the phrase “the kiss of death”.• It is clear that for the disciples, including Judas, violence remained a viable means through which the kingdom of God would finally arrive.• Was Judas trying to force Jesus take up violence? Was Judas trying to control Jesus with the kiss?His Death• Matthew has Judas’s death resemble that of Ahithophel (2 Sam. 15–17).• According to Matt. 27:6–8, Judas hangs himself. “But the chief priests, taking the pieces of silver, said, ‘It is not lawful to put them into the treasury, since they are blood money.’ So they … bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in. Therefore that field has been called the ‘Field of Blood’ to this day” (Matt. 27:6–8).• Acts 1:18–19 offers an explanation presented in the context of Peter’s speech, “Now this man bought a field with the reward of his wickedness, and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his bowels gushed out. And it became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the field was called in their language Akeldama, that is, ‘Field of Blood.’” (Luke matches Judas’s grotesque death with that of Herod Agrippa [Acts 12:23].)TheoriesJudas hung himself and left to hang long enough to decompose and fall to the ground.Matthew’s account is parallel to Ahithophel (2 Samuel 17:23).Papias in his Exposition of the Oracle of the Lord wrote Judas was cursed consequently his body was so swollen he was unrecognizable.In the apocryphal Gospel of Nicodemus, Judas was so depressed killed himself.Questions of History• Paul states that Jesus was “handed over” (paradidomi), a term that can also be translated “betrayed” (Rom. 4:25, 8:32; Gal. 2:20; Eph. 5:2, 25; 1 Cor. 11:23).• Judas resembles the literary trope of the conventional “betrayer”.• Some scholars believe that Judas is an invented character designed to vilify Jews and decrease divine responsibility.Question to Consider• Is suicide an unforgiveable sin?

Luke 18:1-8 Sermon Notes 1) Losing Heart, 1 2) The Lousy Unjust Judge, 2-6 3) The Lord, the Just Judge, 6-8 4) The Last Question, 8 Reflection questions: 1. What are some reasons that you sometimes lose heart in God’s promises, or lose heart in doing good? What are some of the ways God tries to encourage us NOT to lose heart? See Gal. 6:9-10. 2 Cor 4:1, 16-17. 2. What does the Bible say about God’s care of widows? What can this teach us about compassion for the needy? See Ps 68:5; Lk 20:47; Lk 7:11-15; Ps 146:9; Proverbs 15:25; Zech. 7:10; Isaiah 1:17. 3. Why is God’s justice good news and not just a scary concept? See Revelation 6:9-11; 11:18.

2020 Vision - What do you see? preached by Ps Phil Ward. Originally Recorded on Sunday, March 1st 2020, 4:30 pm at KingdomDestiny Melbourne.

Ps Errol Binging a sermon on Can You See What I See.

A Sunday message from Ps. Caleb Slatyer on January 5th 2020.

Christmas at Victory [Wk 1] 12.22.19 Live from Orlando, Florida with Pastor Chris Ross

Ps Ricky Emmerson

A Sunday message from Ps. Dave Hearne on August 11th 2019.

JEREMIAH 9-10:Being a prophet is not exactly an easy job. In 7:27 God told him, “Tell them all this, but do not expect them to listen. Shout out your warnings, but do not expect them to respond.” We’ll find that God told the same thing to more than one prophet around this same time. PSALM 142:When you are discouraged, here is a psalm to pray! JOHN 20:There are so many fulfillments of Scripture that happen in the crucifixion chapters in the Gospels that many times the authors didn’t take the time to highlight each one of them. The Jewish readers would have picked up on them without the need for an explanation. In verse 36, John highlighted one fulfillment, saying, “This was done to make the scripture come true: ‘Not one of his bones will be broken.’” I hope you remember what that was about! See Ps. 34:20, Ex. 12:46, Num. 9:12. If you don’t know, I hope this teaser will encourage you, because this is a golden gem. And Jesus’ death did not mean that he stopped fulfilling Scriptures. GNT Translation note:Jer. 9:22 Dead bodies are scattered everywhere, like piles of manure on the fields, like grain cut and left behind by the reapers, grain that no one gathers. [And] This is what the Lord has told me to say.”====John 20:1 Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary [— the one from the village of] Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been taken away from the entrance.2 She went running to [Peter— who was also called Simon//Simon Peter] and the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don't know where they have put him!” [In the podcast recording, I reduced the other double-name instances later in the chapter to just Mary/Peter. The context makes it clear who is being referred to, and doing so is more natural in English.]13 [One of them asked her,//0] “[0//Woman,] why are you crying?” [0//they asked her.] She answered, “They have taken my Lord away, and I do not know where they have put him!” 15 “[0//Woman,] why are you crying?” Jesus asked her. “Who is it that you are looking for?” She thought he was the gardener, so she said to him, “If you took him away, sir, tell me where you have put him, and I will go and get him.”31 But these have been written in order that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through your [believing//faith] in him you may have life.NLT Translation note:Jer. 9:10 But [YOU/the] LORD [are/is] the only true God.[You are//He is] the living God and the everlasting King!The whole earth trembles at [your/his] anger.The nations cannot stand up to [your/his] wrath.====Ps. 142:1 I cry out to [You, O/the] LORD;I plead for [your/the LORD’s] mercy.2 I pour out my complaints before [You/him]and tell [You/him] all my troubles.====John 20:1 Early on Sunday morning,a while it was still dark, Mary [— the woman from the village of Magdalene//Magdalene] came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 3 Peter and [I, John,//the other disciple] started out for the tomb. [This is so strange in many languages that it is translated in the first person. It is clear that John wanted that people know that this is an eye-witness account. This change I am making goes through this paragraph.]27 Then he said to Thomas, “[Thomas,] Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. [Instead] Believe!”31 But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in [Jesus/him] you will have life [through His power//by the power of his name].

JEREMIAH 9-10:Being a prophet is not exactly an easy job. In 7:27 God told him, 7:27 NLT “Tell them all this, but do not expect them to listen. Shout out your warnings, but do not expect them to respond.” We’ll find that God told the same thing to more than one prophet around this same time. PSALM 142:When you are discouraged, here is a psalm to pray! JOHN 20:There are so many fulfillments of Scripture that happen in the crucifixion chapters in the Gospels that many times the authors didn’t take the time to highlight each one of them. The Jewish readers would have picked up on them without the need for an explanation. In verse 36, John highlighted one fulfillment, saying, “This was done to make the scripture come true: ‘Not one of his bones will be broken.’” I hope you remember what that was about! See Ps. 34:20, Ex. 12:46, Num. 9:12. If you don’t know, I hope this teaser will encourage you, because this is a golden gem. And Jesus’ death did not mean that he stopped fulfilling Scriptures. GNT Translation note:Jer. 9:22 Dead bodies are scattered everywhere, like piles of manure on the fields, like grain cut and left behind by the reapers, grain that no one gathers. [And] This is what the Lord has told me to say.”====John 20:1 Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary [— the one from the village of] Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been taken away from the entrance.2 She went running to [Peter— who was also called Simon//Simon Peter] and the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don't know where they have put him!” [In the podcast recording, I reduced the other double-name instances later in the chapter to just Mary/Peter. The context makes it clear who is being referred to, and doing so is more natural in English.]13 [One of them asked her,//0] “[0//Woman,] why are you crying?” [0//they asked her.] She answered, “They have taken my Lord away, and I do not know where they have put him!” 15 “[0//Woman,] why are you crying?” Jesus asked her. “Who is it that you are looking for?” She thought he was the gardener, so she said to him, “If you took him away, sir, tell me where you have put him, and I will go and get him.”31 But these have been written in order that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through your [believing//faith] in him you may have life.

A Message by Ps Rick Wright From Geelong North On Sun, 31 Mar 2019. For more messages from Kardinia Church, subscribe to our podcast or go to www.kardiniachurch.com/sermons

Sermon Notes1. Use your own understanding, but don’t lean on it. vv. 5b, 7a2. Trust with all your heart and know your God. vv. 5a, 6a, 7b3. Turn from evil to find straight paths.Reflection questions:1. When you face difficult decisions, where is the first place you turn for advice? Pastors, friends, mentors, parents, others? Based on this passage, where do you think you should turn first for guidance?2. Do you ever doubt that God will give you the answers you need to your problems? Do you ever doubt that God will give you those answers on time? When we doubt like that, what attribute(s) of God are we denying? (See Ps. 119:65, 66, 68)3. Does God promise that we will never experience hardship if we trust in Him (cf. 2 Tim. 3:12) Does God promise that His path will generally turn out better than sin and rebellion against His path? (See Prov 3:7–8) Can God also redeem us in spite of our sinful choices? (cf. 1 Tim. 1:15; Heb. 7:25; Galatians 1:13 and 2:20)

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