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Ps 25 describes a man devoted to God & trusting in Him, but also aware of his faults & past sins, so his prayer is based on God's mercy, not his own performance. It's an Acrostic - each verse starts with the next letter of the alphabet, a literary device to add form & aid memorisation. Many elements fit with the time of Absalom's rebellion. His reference to the sins of his youth (v7) shows it's set later in his life. David is in distress, on the run from his enemies, but also aware his sins opened the door to this rebellion, as Nathan predicted in 2Sam 12:11. So, seeking divine deliverance from enemies is a major theme (v2,3,15,16,17,18,19). He acknowledges the root of his troubles was his own sins (when we sin, we turn our back to God & open the door to the curse). So, asking for God's mercy & forgiveness is also a major theme (v6,7,11.18). Thus, it's called a Penitential Psalm. So, he declares his faith that: “You are the God of my salvation” (v5) from both sin & enemies. Likewise, God saves us from our sins (the root problem) & rescues us from our enemies (the resulting curse). Part 1 is a PRAYER (v1-7). “Unto You, O LORD, I LIFT UP my SOUL” (v1). Like a windsurfer trying to catch the wind, we need to lift up our earthbound soul to God (Isa 40:31), seeking fellowship with Him. We need to put aside everything else and direct our soul toward God in faith, looking & waiting on Him, in submission, ready to receive His life. Then he prays for DELIVERANCE from his enemies (v2-3). Thus, he starts with his outer life. Even if we are at peace we should pray into our future: “Deliver us from evil” (Matt 6:13). “O my God, I TRUST (take refuge) in You; let me not be ASHAMED; let not my enemies triumph over me.” He bases his prayer on his covenant with God. By faith he draws near to God and lays hold of His protection. 'Ashamed' means to be disappointed, to trust in something that proves unworthy (Rom 5:5, 10:11, Isa 49:23). This is a prayer for public vindication thru victory, which will also result in God's glory. “Indeed, let no one who WAITS on You be ASHAMED” (v3a), or better: “no one who WAITS on You (in faith) will be ASHAMED” (v3a). He is confident of this fact. To WAIT is to actively look to God & wait for His instructions, ready to obey, like a waiter. It's an attitude of submission to God's timing, leadership & wisdom, rather than rushing ahead in the flesh. This is how he responded to Absalom's rebellion. “Let those be ASHAMED, who deal treacherously without cause” (v3b). This describes his enemies who followed Absalom in his lies & treachery. Then he moves from praying for his outward life to his inner life by first praying for GUIDANCE (v4-5), for he understood outward victory & good circumstances require walking with God, as he did at the time of Absalom's rebellion (prayer is superficial if all we pray for is our outer life): “Show me Your WAYS, O Lord; teach me Your PATHS” (v4). God's WAYS are love, righteousness, service, integrity, faith, and His PATHS include their practical application in our lives. Receiving His guidance is not enough, for he also knows he needs God to lead him step by step along His path: “LEAD me in Your truth and TEACH me, for You are the God of my salvation (from my sin & enemies). On You I WAIT all the day (patience in waiting, his settled attitude)” (v5). Guidance is part of our personal walk with God. It's of the heart, not mechanical obeying of rules, a lifestyle of waiting & obeying. Then he prays for MERCY: “REMEMBER, O Lord, Your tender mercies and Your lovingkindnesses (chesed), for they are from of old (eternity)” (v6). To remember is to bring certain thoughts to the forefront of one's mind as a basis for our attitude & actions. It is used as a covenant word, as in remembering our covenant with God (1Cor 11:24-25), and God remembering us in His covenant love (Lk 23:42). He grounds His prayer on divine mercy, not justice (Ex 34:6). “Do NOT REMEMBER the sins of my youth (Bathsheba), nor my transgressions; according to Your MERCY REMEMBER me, for Your GOODNESS' sake, O Lord” (v7). "Don't let your attitude & actions toward me be based on my sins, but on your covenant love for me. Don't just forgive my sins, forget them." He knows he's forgiven (2Sam 12:13, Ps 32, 51), but his troubles reminded him of his past sins, that led to this situation, causing him to turn to God in humility and reaffirm before God his full repentance, and in faith plead for & claim God's covenant promises of forgiveness (MERCY) & grace (GOODNESS) to overcome the effect of those sins. This was also needed as the situation would have triggered accusing thoughts of condemnation, encouraged by satan (this whole attack on David's Throne was part of a bigger spiritual warfare, where satan tried to stop God's purposes thru him), that would have paralysed his faith had he allowed them. So, it was necessary for him to bring these thoughts to God in prayer, claiming His covenant mercy & grace.
Ps 25 describes a man devoted to God & trusting in Him, but also aware of his faults & past sins, so his prayer is based on God's mercy, not his own performance. It's an Acrostic - each verse starts with the next letter of the alphabet, a literary device to add form & aid memorisation. Many elements fit with the time of Absalom's rebellion. His reference to the sins of his youth (v7) shows it's set later in his life. David is in distress, on the run from his enemies, but also aware his sins opened the door to this rebellion, as Nathan predicted in 2Sam 12:11. So, seeking divine deliverance from enemies is a major theme (v2,3,15,16,17,18,19). He acknowledges the root of his troubles was his own sins (when we sin, we turn our back to God & open the door to the curse). So, asking for God's mercy & forgiveness is also a major theme (v6,7,11.18). Thus, it's called a Penitential Psalm. So, he declares his faith that: “You are the God of my salvation” (v5) from both sin & enemies. Likewise, God saves us from our sins (the root problem) & rescues us from our enemies (the resulting curse). Part 1 is a PRAYER (v1-7). “Unto You, O LORD, I LIFT UP my SOUL” (v1). Like a windsurfer trying to catch the wind, we need to lift up our earthbound soul to God (Isa 40:31), seeking fellowship with Him. We need to put aside everything else and direct our soul toward God in faith, looking & waiting on Him, in submission, ready to receive His life. Then he prays for DELIVERANCE from his enemies (v2-3). Thus, he starts with his outer life. Even if we are at peace we should pray into our future: “Deliver us from evil” (Matt 6:13). “O my God, I TRUST (take refuge) in You; let me not be ASHAMED; let not my enemies triumph over me.” He bases his prayer on his covenant with God. By faith he draws near to God and lays hold of His protection. 'Ashamed' means to be disappointed, to trust in something that proves unworthy (Rom 5:5, 10:11, Isa 49:23). This is a prayer for public vindication thru victory, which will also result in God's glory. “Indeed, let no one who WAITS on You be ASHAMED” (v3a), or better: “no one who WAITS on You (in faith) will be ASHAMED” (v3a). He is confident of this fact. To WAIT is to actively look to God & wait for His instructions, ready to obey, like a waiter. It's an attitude of submission to God's timing, leadership & wisdom, rather than rushing ahead in the flesh. This is how he responded to Absalom's rebellion. “Let those be ASHAMED, who deal treacherously without cause” (v3b). This describes his enemies who followed Absalom in his lies & treachery. Then he moves from praying for his outward life to his inner life by first praying for GUIDANCE (v4-5), for he understood outward victory & good circumstances require walking with God, as he did at the time of Absalom's rebellion (prayer is superficial if all we pray for is our outer life): “Show me Your WAYS, O Lord; teach me Your PATHS” (v4). God's WAYS are love, righteousness, service, integrity, faith, and His PATHS include their practical application in our lives. Receiving His guidance is not enough, for he also knows he needs God to lead him step by step along His path: “LEAD me in Your truth and TEACH me, for You are the God of my salvation (from my sin & enemies). On You I WAIT all the day (patience in waiting, his settled attitude)” (v5). Guidance is part of our personal walk with God. It's of the heart, not mechanical obeying of rules, a lifestyle of waiting & obeying. Then he prays for MERCY: “REMEMBER, O Lord, Your tender mercies and Your lovingkindnesses (chesed), for they are from of old (eternity)” (v6). To remember is to bring certain thoughts to the forefront of one's mind as a basis for our attitude & actions. It is used as a covenant word, as in remembering our covenant with God (1Cor 11:24-25), and God remembering us in His covenant love (Lk 23:42). He grounds His prayer on divine mercy, not justice (Ex 34:6). “Do NOT REMEMBER the sins of my youth (Bathsheba), nor my transgressions; according to Your MERCY REMEMBER me, for Your GOODNESS' sake, O Lord” (v7). "Don't let your attitude & actions toward me be based on my sins, but on your covenant love for me. Don't just forgive my sins, forget them." He knows he's forgiven (2Sam 12:13, Ps 32, 51), but his troubles reminded him of his past sins, that led to this situation, causing him to turn to God in humility and reaffirm before God his full repentance, and in faith plead for & claim God's covenant promises of forgiveness (MERCY) & grace (GOODNESS) to overcome the effect of those sins. This was also needed as the situation would have triggered accusing thoughts of condemnation, encouraged by satan (this whole attack on David's Throne was part of a bigger spiritual warfare, where satan tried to stop God's purposes thru him), that would have paralysed his faith had he allowed them. So, it was necessary for him to bring these thoughts to God in prayer, claiming His covenant mercy & grace.
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1045A recorded on December 15, 1985 teaching from Luke 2:1-20 – Unto You, A Saviour. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens focuses on Luke 2:1-20, emphasizing the multifaceted announcement of Jesus’ birth. Pastor Stevens highlights the celestial proclamation of the angels, signifying the universal significance of Jesus’ arrival as Savior, Christ, and Lord. He contrasts this…
In this devotional message title "Unto You is Born a Saviour," we are reminded of the reason for this season and the unique opportunity it presents us to bring others onboard the Christ train.This was aired on Radio HCI Today via the WeLove Radio App.
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0267A recorded on December 14, 1980 teaching from Luke 2:1-20 – Unto You is Born this Day in the City of David a Saviour, Which is Christ the Lord. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens bases this sermon on Luke 2:1-20, focusing on the birth of Jesus. Stevens emphasizes Jesus’s identity as…
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A new MP3 sermon from Hope Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Son of Adversity (1 Samuel 1:1-20) Subtitle: Unto You a Son is Given Speaker: Martin Hedman Broadcaster: Hope Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/10/2023 Bible: 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Length: 33 min.
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0267A recorded on December 14, 1980 teaching from Luke 2:1-20 – Unto You is Born this Day in the City of David a Saviour, Which is Christ the Lord.
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1045A recorded on December 15, 1985 teaching from Luke 2:1-20 – Unto You, A Saviour.
Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0267A recorded on December 14, 1980 teaching from Luke 2:1-20 – Unto You is Born this Day in the City of David a Saviour, Which is Christ the Lord.
Do unto Your Enemies as You Would Have Them do Unto You.
Do unto Your Enemies as You Would Have Them do Unto You.
Our Campus Pastor, Rev. Jarred D. Turner preaches a challenging and encouraging message to help set the tone for the Spring semester, "The Promise is Unto You" where Bro. Turner exhorts students to get repentance right and the other promises will follow.
A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Reformed Congregation is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Blessed Salvation: "Unto You is Born: Savior, Christ the Lord"! Speaker: Dr. Joel Beeke Broadcaster: Heritage Reformed Congregation Event: Midweek Service Date: 12/25/2021 Bible: Luke 2:11-16 Length: 60 min.
2Tim. 1:10 (GOD's purpose and grace) has now been MANIFEST by the appearing of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. When the Heavens broke open over the manger where Jesus lay, and the angels filled the night sky in celebration, they proclaimed, Unto YOU is born this day, in the City of David, a Savior who is Christ the LORD! When I think of Christmas I think of… Goodness Triumphing Truth Prevailing Hope Paying Off Promises Delivered I think of every reason for despair, cynicism, and hopelessness being ransacked by Love Manifest! ----more---- We finally know Who GOD is. He's not aloof or hiding in a religious riddle. He's MANIFEST. A GOD who has come forth to make Himself known in the most tangible, relatable way. Jesus has MANIFEST the Eternal GOD… John 1:14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and truth. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father's one and only Son. We have seen his glory… And He's not mean, angry, or temperamental. But He's tenderhearted and kind. The Eternal King of Glory is a Wonderful FATHER… John 14:8-9 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus replied, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still don't know who I am? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father! We KNOW that a FATHER who loves us is holding the universe together. We know the Creator is GOOD, not evil or apathetic. His love isn't mysteriously random, but strong and consistent. Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet My unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor My covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. We know that Love will Triumph and evil will pass away because the Hand on the throttle of Eternity was MANIFEST in Jesus! Acts 10:38 God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. And He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. GOD made Himself a Gift to us as the Perfect SON… When Abraham tried to offer his only son as a sacrifice to GOD, GOD in His great Love, said, I accept your heartfelt gesture of faith, but you need a Better Son! I will give you My Son… Is. 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, The Mighty GOD, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. When life is cruel and disappointing REMEMBER: Jesus IS HERE! He's Love Manifest as The Wonderful Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, and The Prince of Peace, in your life… He's the Way Out of every dead end. He fired Hopelessness and gave you the right to believe you're loved by God. When you don't know how to navigate life's storms Jesus is more than an advisor, He's your Way-Maker. When He sends you across the Sea of Galilee it's not because the weather's calm, but because the Storm-Calmer is going with you! Titus 3:4-7 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
This podcast continues the lesson that I spoke about on the previous program. English translations of Leviticus 19:18 tell us this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself, I am YHVH." However, I don't think this is an accurate expression taken from the Hebrew text. In my opinion, a better rendering should be this way: Leviticus 19:18 - I AM (the source of) YOUR LOVE, TO (or towards)YOUR NEIGHBOUR, AS (like) HE (Messiah) IS (also) UNTO YOU.This is the lesson that Yeshua taught as the second greatest "commandment" (divine connection) in Matthew 22:34-40. This command is not about loving ourself. Rather, this command is about loving our neighbor in the same way that YHVH loves us. Within the context of the first half of this podcast, we will also have a look at John 20:22, He (Yeshua) breathed on them (His disciples, after his resurrection) and told them to receive the Holy Spirit. Yeshua's breathing action mimics the same action that brought Adam into his spiritual life in Genesis 2:7. Thus, we will have a look at the two Hebrew terms "Nephesh" = Spirit and "Neshamah" = Soul. On the second half of this podcast, we will continue with our study of 1 Corinthians 13 and Paul's statements that divine biblical love does not seek its own and does not provoke. What exactly does all of this mean? We'll have a look at the Greek and Hebrew that translates to this English word "provoke." Join us for today's podcast about true love; that it does not feed on itself nor does it provoke to an emotional, physical, or spiritual sword fight for control over another nor does it call out to an opponent for a duel-to-the-death retribution with an objective to Go ahead and Make My Day! When we make it all about us instead of about YHVH, it reverses all that is important to Yehovah but never does he remove our freedom of choice with an anger that really chaps his hide. This is Defining Biblical Love PART 14 on Real Israel Talk Radio, Episode 78. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=23WBKCMBHKDT8/Ancient Roads: Real Israel Talk Radio)
This podcast continues the lesson that I spoke about on the previous program. English translations of Leviticus 19:18 tell us this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself, I am YHVH." However, I don't think this is an accurate expression taken from the Hebrew text. In my opinion, a better rendering should be this way: Leviticus 19:18 - I AM (the source of) YOUR LOVE, TO (or towards)YOUR NEIGHBOUR, AS (like) HE (Messiah) IS (also) UNTO YOU. This is the lesson that Yeshua taught as the second greatest "commandment" (divine connection) in Matthew 22:34-40. This command is not about loving ourself. Rather, this command is about loving our neighbor in the same way that YHVH loves us. Within the context of the first half of this podcast, we will also have a look at John 20:22, He (Yeshua) breathed on them (His disciples, after his resurrection) and told them to receive the Holy Spirit. Yeshua's breathing action mimics the same action that brought Adam into his spiritual life in Genesis 2:7. Thus, we will have a look at the two Hebrew terms "Nephesh" = Spirit and "Neshamah" = Soul. On the second half of this podcast, we will continue with our study of 1 Corinthians 13 and Paul's statements that divine biblical love does not seek its own and does not provoke. What exactly does all of this mean? We'll have a look at the Greek and Hebrew that translates to this English word "provoke." Join us for today's podcast about true love; that it does not feed on itself nor does it provoke to an emotional, physical, or spiritual sword fight for control over another nor does it call out to an opponent for a duel-to-the-death retribution with an objective to Go ahead and Make My Day! When we make it all about us instead of about YHVH, it reverses all that is important to Yehovah but never does he remove our freedom of choice with an anger that really chaps his hide. This is Defining Biblical Love PART 14 on Real Israel Talk Radio, Episode 78. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=23WBKCMBHKDT8/Ancient Roads: Real Israel Talk Radio)
"Unto YOU is born this day in the city of David a Savior which is Christ the Lord." Unto the rich and famous? Unto the ones who have it all together? No, the angelic announcement was made unto the misfits, the outcasts, the rejected members of society. Have you ever wondered about the shepherds that visited the baby Jesus? They were the first to hear about the birth of Jesus and the first to proclaim it to everyone! Let's take a look at these shepherds today and learn a little more about who they were and why it's so important that they are included in the Nativity story.
Today, Pastor Brandon Trott shares a beautiful word bringing out the “heavenly and the inglorious” moments of the birth of our savior Jesus. “Unto YOU is born this day...” a Savior. No matter your circumstances of loneliness or poverty, you can still rejoice at the birth of the one who enters into your sorrow and pain. Jesus knows what it is to suffer and be poor. He has come for YOU. Find out more about New Beginning Fellowship Church at newbeginningfc.comYoutube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOGkAaxg5UGLgBumkJ2KctQ?view_as=subscriber Find more at www.theologyonfire.org
DELIVERED ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 13, 1868, BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT WESTMINSTER CHAPEL. Being the Annual Sermon to Young Men in Connection with the London Missionary Society. “I have written unto you, young men, because you are strong, and the Word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the Wicked One.” 1 … Continue reading Sermon #811 – UNTO YOU, YOUNG MEN →
Chapter 4—Unto You a Saviour This chapter is based on Luke 2:1-20. The King of glory stooped low to take humanity. Rude and forbidding were His earthly surroundings. His glory was veiled, that the majesty of His outward form might not become an object of attraction. He shunned all outward display. Riches, worldly honor, and…
Unto YOU is born this day.. A Savior, Redeemer, Rescuer, and friend. You are never alone.. you are LOVED. Merry Christmas my friends!Courtneycasper.comArtwork described in show notes HERE.
Luke 2:8-20 | Unto You! 3 of 3 | December 22, 2019 God wasn't confused; His decision to announce the birth of the Messiah to lowly shepherds was no mistake. Whether you relate to the shepherds and need to know you are on God's radar, or whether you need to ponder and remember the gift of Christ, Sean points towards where true Christmas awe is found.
Celebrating the Christ of Christmas, Jesus is the light of the world Who offers salvation to those who accept Him. Open your Bible and meet Pastor Dave Stone in Luke 2: 21–38 in the series, Unto You.
Luke 2:1-28 | Unto You! 2 of 3 | December 15, 2019 In a time of busyness and working hard to make everything perfect, Jeff Springer unpacks the Christmas narrative and encourages us to open our lives to holy interruptions.
Making good on His promise of a coming Messiah, Jesus comes to earth, just as He foretold. Open your Bible to Luke 2:8–21 in our new Christmas series, Unto You, as we look at the fulfillment of this Old Testament prophecy.
Luke 1:26-45 | Unto You! 1 of 3 | December 8, 2019 Mary and Joseph, immortalized in the birth account of Jesus, were really just average people like you and me. They had to reject their fears and embrace radical trust, just as Jesus calls us to today.
THESE THINGS I WRITE TO YOU THAT YOU MAY KNOW HOW YOU OUGHT TO CONDUCT YOURSELF IN THE HOUSE OF GOD, WHICH IS THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD, THE PILLAR AND GROUND OF THE TRUTH. AND WITHOUT CONTROVERSY GREAT IS THE MYSTERY OF GODLINESS (hidden truth) GOD WAS MANISESTED IN THE FLESH, JUSTIFIED IN THE SPIRIT, SEEN BY ANGELS, PREACHED AMONG THE GENTILES, BELIEVED ON IN THE WORLD, RECEIVED UP IN GLORY. 1 TIMOTHY 3:14-16 IT'S MY GREAT DESIRE THAT WE COME TOGETHER IN ONE ACCORD IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH. KISSES FROM THE LORD HEALING MINISTRY. LAY EVERYTHING AT THE FEET OF JESUS. EVANGELIST LACEY KAY GREEN www.laceykayministries.org PRAY, PRAY, FOR ALL THE HURTING PEOPLE WORLD WIDE. GRACE, M
Unto You 11-07An Audio Recording of Unto You 11-07-07
A new MP3 sermon from Still Waters Revival Books is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: God's Promise is Unto You and to Your Children Subtitle: Contemporary Issues Series Speaker: Rev. Greg Price Broadcaster: Still Waters Revival Books Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/11/2005 Bible: Acts 2:38-39 Length: 61 min.